28 October 2018 at 15:45
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
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.
3.9
Average goals per game
80%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (63%) — the odds may underestimate AZ Alkmaar.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.2%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 | 1.44 | 4.60 | 5.45 |
| Max | 1.52 | 4.85 | 6.00 |
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 | 62.8% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| Public market | 64.8% | 19.6% | 15.6% |
| Δ | 2.0% | — | 2.0% |
AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2625/26 | AZ Alkmaar | 3–0 | Heerenveen | 1.70/4.33/4.33 |
| 23/11/2525/26 | Heerenveen | 3–1 | AZ Alkmaar | 2.88/3.96/2.21 |
| 02/03/2524/25 | Heerenveen | 3–1 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.55/3.37/2.09 |
| 14/09/2424/25 | AZ Alkmaar | 9–1 | Heerenveen | 1.41/4.81/7.24 |
| 28/01/2423/24 | Heerenveen | 2–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.36/3.72/2.04 |
| 21/10/2323/24 | AZ Alkmaar | 3–0 | Heerenveen | 1.28/5.80/10.47 |
| 01/04/2322/23 | AZ Alkmaar | 1–1 | Heerenveen | 1.50/4.31/6.44 |
| 14/01/2322/23 | Heerenveen | 0–2 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.24/3.54/2.18 |
| 23/04/2221/22 | AZ Alkmaar | 2–1 | Heerenveen | 1.42/4.55/8.14 |
| 29/08/2121/22 | Heerenveen | 1–3 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.82/3.54/1.95 |
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: Heerenveen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Heerenveen defeated AZ Alkmaar 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2018. Goals were scored by T. Ouwejan 16′, M. Vlap 30′, M. Vlap 56′, A. Gudmundsson 79′, S. Lammers 84′. 5 yellow cards were shown. AZ Alkmaar had 60% possession while Heerenveen held 40%. AZ Alkmaar had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 12 (7 on target) for Heerenveen. AZ Alkmaar made 3 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Zeneli
assist: S. Lammers
assist: T. Ouwejan
assist: B. Rienstra
Match Statistics
AZ Alkmaar had 60% possession against Heerenveen's 40%. AZ Alkmaar registered 15 shots (7 on target) while Heerenveen managed 12 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 12–12.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, AZ Alkmaar have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
AZ Alkmaar
Heerenveen
AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results
AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen have met 37 times — AZ Alkmaar won 20, Heerenveen won 11, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 37 meetings. A combined 140 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.78 per match (82 for the home side, 58 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 24 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 28 games (76%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 9–1 in 2024.
20
AZ Alkmaar
6
Drawn
11
Heerenveen
Recent Meetings (37)
API data: 15 Mar 2026