3 December 2016 at 18:45
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.3
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (19%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.1%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 4.00 | 3.60 | 1.67 |
| Max | 5.25 | 4.05 | 1.75 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 19.0% | 24.1% | 57.0% |
| Public market | 17.9% | 26.0% | 56.1% |
| Δ | 1.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% |
Excelsior vs AZ Alkmaar — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/02/2625/26 | Excelsior | 1–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.40/3.70/2.00 |
| 21/01/2625/26 | AZ Alkmaar | 1–1 | Excelsior | 1.30/6.00/8.50 |
| 10/03/2423/24 | AZ Alkmaar | 4–0 | Excelsior | 1.27/6.07/10.12 |
| 04/11/2323/24 | Excelsior | 1–1 | AZ Alkmaar | 7.60/4.97/1.38 |
| 10/02/2322/23 | AZ Alkmaar | 5–0 | Excelsior | 1.27/6.06/9.89 |
| 23/10/2222/23 | Excelsior | 2–1 | AZ Alkmaar | 7.61/5.18/1.37 |
| 15/05/1918/19 | Excelsior | 4–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 5.35/4.65/1.52 |
| 15/12/1818/19 | AZ Alkmaar | 2–1 | Excelsior | 1.21/6.34/12.73 |
| 24/09/1717/18 | AZ Alkmaar | 0–2 | Excelsior | 1.33/5.23/9.01 |
| 03/03/1817/18 | Excelsior | 1–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 5.85/4.20/1.54 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Excelsior
Away Record: AZ Alkmaar
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar drew 3:3. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by S. Elbers 9′, R. Mühren 11′, N. Hasselbaink 26′ (pen.), M. Tankovic 34′, H. Faik 65′, S. Wuytens 76′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Excelsior had 33% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 67%. Excelsior had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 17 (5 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. Excelsior made 3 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar — 6 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: K. Vermeulen
assist: M. Tankovic
Penalty
assist: R. Haps
assist: N. Hasselbaink
assist: J. van Overeem
Match Statistics
Excelsior had 33% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 67%. Excelsior registered 8 shots (3 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 17 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 16–4.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Excelsior have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. AZ Alkmaar show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Excelsior
AZ Alkmaar
Excelsior vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results
Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar have met 21 times — Excelsior won 4, AZ Alkmaar won 10, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 72 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.43 per match (24 for the home side, 48 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (62%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–0 in 2024.
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Excelsior
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Drawn
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AZ Alkmaar
Recent Meetings (21)
API data: 15 Mar 2026