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Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Utrecht UtrechtvsAZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Our predictionUtrecht to win
Model score: Low · 6/100
Score hint: 1-0

The model puts Utrecht at 38%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · UtrechtDraw2 · AZ Alkmaar
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.42+8.9%
1X2AZ Alkmaar2.74+2.0%
1X2Draw3.70-0.3%
1X2Utrecht2.39-1.7%
BTTSYes1.50-8.9%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

UtrechtLLLLL
AZ AlkmaarWWWDL

Most likely scorelines

1-112.5%
1-010.3%
0-19.0%
2-18.6%
1-27.6%
0-07.4%
Team strength rating
Utrecht
38
AZ Alkmaar
60

Expected goals

1.38Utrecht
xG
1.22AZ Alkmaar
Over 2.5 goals48%
Both teams to score53%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Utrecht AZ Alkmaar

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Utrecht win2.39Fair (-1.7%)
Double chanceUtrecht or drawInfo

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Utrecht at 38%. The model puts the draw at 25%. The model puts AZ Alkmaar at 37%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.

The market frames this as a close contest. Utrecht is priced at 2.39. The draw is priced at 3.7. AZ Alkmaar is priced at 2.74.

Utrecht have won 5 of the head-to-head meetings. AZ Alkmaar have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 6 of their head-to-head meetings.

Utrecht have 0 wins in their last 5 matches. AZ Alkmaar have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. AZ Alkmaar are on 3 wins in a row.

The model gives 53% for both teams to score. The model gives 48% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Utrecht or AZ Alkmaar?

Our model rates Utrecht as the most likely outcome at 38% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar?

A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 15 meetings: 5 Utrecht wins, 6 draws, 4 AZ Alkmaar wins.

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League table

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