Vitesse vs AZ II: match statistics
AZ II shows a decisive advantage in away matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5), while Vitesse has only 36% wins at home with a zero goal difference. The guests score an average of 2.14 goals per away match with higher shot conversion (16% vs 10%) and better possession (51% vs 46%). The form of AZ II's last five away matches (wwwwl) is significantly better than Vitesse's home form (ddlww). Vitesse has a poor overall series (ldwdl) with just 1 point per match in the last five games, whereas AZ II earns 1.4 points. Higher xG for the visitors (1.55 vs 1.6 for the hosts) combined with their offensive efficiency and better form argues for an AZ II victory, despite playing away.
Vitesse vs AZ II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vitesse played against AZ II in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Vitesse has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. AZ II has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Vitesse scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.61. AZ II scores 1.75 and allows 1.96. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Vitesse's games and 64% of AZ II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 75%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.63 per game. Vitesse takes 14.9 shots per game, while AZ II takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Vitesse leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. AZ II leads at halftime in 21% and scores 1.07 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vitesse's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For AZ II, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
AZ II shows a decisive advantage in away matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5), while Vitesse has only 36% wins at home with a zero goal difference. The guests score an average of 2.14 goals per away match with higher shot conversion (16% vs 10%) and better possession (51% vs 46%). The form of AZ II's last five away matches (wwwwl) is significantly better than Vitesse's home form (ddlww). Vitesse has a poor overall series (ldwdl) with just 1 point per match in the last five games, whereas AZ II earns 1.4 points. Higher xG for the visitors (1.55 vs 1.6 for the hosts) combined with their offensive efficiency and better form argues for an AZ II victory, despite playing away.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Vitesse | AZ II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
AZ II is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Vitesse · 1.4 pts / game - AZ II
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AZ II is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Vitesse · 1.75 goals / game - AZ II
Vitesse is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.61 goals / game - Vitesse · 1.96 goals / game - AZ II
Vitesse scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while AZ II keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 meczów).
AZ II scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Vitesse keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Vitesse
Over / Under - AZ II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Vitesse is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Vitesse · 0.93 pts / game - AZ II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vitesse - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
AZ II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Vitesse
AZ II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).
Teams vs league
| Vitesse | Liga | AZ II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.07 | 3.24 | ▲ 3.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 62% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 21% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 82% | 86% | ▼ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Vitesse's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against AZ II. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Vitesse vs AZ II?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Vitesse 2:0 AZ II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Vitesse vs AZ II?
Vitesse score 1.46 goals per game on average and AZ II 1.75. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Vitesse's matches and 64% of AZ II's.
What form are Vitesse and AZ II in?
Over the last 5 games Vitesse have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and AZ II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vitesse vs AZ II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Vitesse vs AZ II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.