19 January 2018 at 19:00
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.
4.1
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
80%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate AZ Alkmaar.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.6%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 | 2.62 | 3.39 | 2.38 |
| Max | 2.79 | 3.83 | 2.50 |
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 | 34.8% | 25.4% | 39.8% |
| Public market | 34.3% | 27.9% | 37.8% |
| Δ | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Utrecht 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2625/26 | Utrecht | 2–0 | AZ Alkmaar | 2.20/3.60/3.10 |
| 26/10/2525/26 | AZ Alkmaar | 4–1 | Utrecht | 1.60/4.33/4.96 |
| 18/01/2524/25 | Utrecht | 0–0 | AZ Alkmaar | 2.83/3.35/2.45 |
| 29/09/2424/25 | AZ Alkmaar | 1–2 | Utrecht | 1.60/4.15/5.18 |
| 19/05/2423/24 | AZ Alkmaar | 3–3 | Utrecht | 1.42/4.89/6.38 |
| 03/12/2323/24 | Utrecht | 1–1 | AZ Alkmaar | 4.00/3.77/1.83 |
| 28/01/2322/23 | AZ Alkmaar | 5–5 | Utrecht | 1.68/3.97/4.93 |
| 09/10/2222/23 | Utrecht | 1–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.00/3.57/2.28 |
| 11/05/2221/22 | Utrecht | 2–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.10/3.77/2.16 |
| 17/10/2121/22 | AZ Alkmaar | 5–1 | Utrecht | 2.05/3.65/3.41 |
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: Utrecht
Away Record: AZ Alkmaar
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar drew 1:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by J. Svensson 55′, C. Dessers 74′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Utrecht had 49% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 51%. Utrecht had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. Utrecht made 3 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 1.
Match Events
Key match events between Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Z. Labyad
Match Statistics
Utrecht had 49% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 51%. Utrecht registered 10 shots (3 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 10 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 18–15.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Utrecht have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. AZ Alkmaar show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results
Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar have met 32 times — Utrecht won 12, AZ Alkmaar won 12, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. A combined 114 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.56 per match (53 for the home side, 61 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 23 games (72%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–5 in 2023.
12
Utrecht
8
Drawn
12
AZ Alkmaar
Recent Meetings (32)
API data: 15 Mar 2026