17 December 2017 at 13:30
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
AZ Alkmaar dominatesHistorical 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.
2.6
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — 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 | 3.30 | 3.60 | 2.00 |
| Max | 3.63 | 3.88 | 2.03 |
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 | 26.9% | 25.1% | 48.0% |
| Public market | 27.8% | 25.1% | 47.1% |
AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2625/26 | AZ Alkmaar | 1–1 | Ajax | 2.20/3.80/3.00 |
| 18/10/2525/26 | Ajax | 0–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 2.00/3.82/3.46 |
| 16/03/2524/25 | Ajax | 2–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 1.72/3.70/4.48 |
| 08/12/2424/25 | AZ Alkmaar | 2–1 | Ajax | 3.11/3.63/2.18 |
| 25/02/2423/24 | AZ Alkmaar | 2–0 | Ajax | 1.98/3.87/3.42 |
| 08/10/2323/24 | Ajax | 1–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 2.24/3.89/2.88 |
| 06/05/2322/23 | Ajax | 0–0 | AZ Alkmaar | 1.56/4.47/5.37 |
| 18/09/2222/23 | AZ Alkmaar | 2–1 | Ajax | 4.78/4.13/1.67 |
| 08/05/2221/22 | AZ Alkmaar | 2–2 | Ajax | 4.49/4.04/1.73 |
| 12/12/2121/22 | Ajax | 1–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 1.23/6.63/11.69 |
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: AZ Alkmaar
Away Record: Ajax
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Ajax defeated AZ Alkmaar 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by A. Jahanbakhsh 25′ (pen.), K. Huntelaar 43′, L. Schöne 51′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. AZ Alkmaar had 46% possession while Ajax held 54%. AZ Alkmaar had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 20 (9 on target) for Ajax. AZ Alkmaar made 2 substitutions, Ajax made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between AZ Alkmaar and Ajax — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: David Neres
Penalty
Match Statistics
AZ Alkmaar had 46% possession against Ajax's 54%. AZ Alkmaar registered 12 shots (4 on target) while Ajax managed 20 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 18–15.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, AZ Alkmaar have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
AZ Alkmaar
Ajax
AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax Head to Head Results
AZ Alkmaar and Ajax have met 35 times — AZ Alkmaar won 14, Ajax won 13, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 35 meetings. A combined 106 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.03 per match (47 for the home side, 59 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (46%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 11 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–0 in 2026.
14
AZ Alkmaar
8
Drawn
13
Ajax
Recent Meetings (35)
API data: 15 Mar 2026