Utrecht vs AZ: match statistics
AZ is clearly in better form in their last five matches with a record of 3-1-1 and 10 goals scored, while Utrecht has only managed 2 wins with 7 goals. The visitors hold a higher table position (5th place vs 8th place) and boast an impressive away win rate of 50 percent, making them a dangerous opponent. AZ dominates in possession (55% vs 47%) and is less likely to finish a match without scoring (8% vs 25%), which speaks to their offensive efficiency. Utrecht shows some stability at home with a positive goal difference (+7), however, a 33 percent home loss rate and poorer chance conversion suggest difficulties against top teams. Considering all statistics, AZ has a qualitative advantage and form that should translate into a favorable away result.
Utrecht vs AZ: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Utrecht played AZ in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Utrecht: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. AZ: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Utrecht scores 1.50 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. AZ scores 1.75 and concedes 1.58. League average: 3.21 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Utrecht 71%, AZ 75%. Over 2.5: Utrecht 54%, AZ 67%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
AZ has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.59. Utrecht: 14.8 shots per match, AZ: 15.7.
Match halves
Utrecht: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.92. AZ: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Utrecht: 46-60 (9 goals). AZ: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.21 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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 is clearly in better form in their last five matches with a record of 3-1-1 and 10 goals scored, while Utrecht has only managed 2 wins with 7 goals. The visitors hold a higher table position (5th place vs 8th place) and boast an impressive away win rate of 50 percent, making them a dangerous opponent. AZ dominates in possession (55% vs 47%) and is less likely to finish a match without scoring (8% vs 25%), which speaks to their offensive efficiency. Utrecht shows some stability at home with a positive goal difference (+7), however, a 33 percent home loss rate and poorer chance conversion suggest difficulties against top teams. Considering all statistics, AZ has a qualitative advantage and form that should translate into a favorable away result.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Utrecht | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
AZ is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Utrecht · 2 pts / match - AZ
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 is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Utrecht · 1.75 goals / match - AZ
Utrecht is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - Utrecht · 1.58 goals / match - AZ
Utrecht scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while AZ keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
AZ scores in 96% of matches (23 of 24 matches), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Utrecht
Over / Under - AZ
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Utrecht - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
AZ - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Utrecht
AZ
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Utrecht | Liga | AZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.79 | 3.21 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 19% | ▲ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | • 83% | 82% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 85% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Utrecht 0 - 0 - 1 AZ. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Utrecht vs AZ?
The Eredivisie match finished Utrecht 2:0 AZ. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Utrecht vs AZ?
Utrecht score 1.50 goals per game on average and AZ 1.75. The Eredivisie average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Utrecht's matches and 75% of AZ's.
What form are Utrecht and AZ in?
Over the last 5 games Utrecht have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and AZ 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Utrecht vs AZ?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Utrecht vs AZ: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.