7 March 2021 at 15:45

21
Full Time
Referee: P. van Boekel

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 record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Vitesse2wins
3draws10 meetings
AZ Alkmaar5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (29%) — the odds may underestimate Vitesse.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

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

Home 29.8%Draw 26.0%Away 48.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.203.702.00
Max3.504.072.10
Over 2.5: 60.6%Under 2.5: 45.5%
Market favourite:AZ Alkmaar · Slight favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market28.8%23.9%47.3%
Public market27.1%25.3%47.5%
Δ1.7%1.4%0.2%

Vitesse vs AZ Alkmaar — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Vitesse
Result vs. Market: AZ Alkmaar (49%)

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.

VitesseHalf-time:10AZ Alkmaar
10Shots13
4Shots on target4

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
30/03/24AZ Alkmaar2–0Vitesse1.27/5.71/10.76
03/09/23Vitesse0–2AZ Alkmaar3.59/3.63/1.95
03/03/23Vitesse0–1AZ Alkmaar3.19/3.41/2.26
07/01/23AZ Alkmaar1–1Vitesse1.53/4.40/5.84
02/04/22AZ Alkmaar3–1Vitesse1.62/4.07/5.24
28/11/21Vitesse0–0AZ Alkmaar3.09/3.59/2.21
07/03/21Vitesse2–1AZ Alkmaar3.36/3.84/2.05
23/12/20AZ Alkmaar3–1Vitesse1.85/3.74/4.13
01/09/19Vitesse2–1AZ Alkmaar2.32/3.65/2.84
26/08/18AZ Alkmaar0–0Vitesse1.66/4.30/4.41

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: Vitesse

W 421D 265L 360
Over 2.558
Goals scored1631

Away Record: AZ Alkmaar

W 476D 208L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1756

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Vitesse defeated AZ Alkmaar 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by L. Openda 31′, J. Rasmussen 72′, J. Karlsson 81′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Vitesse had 39% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 61%. Vitesse had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. Vitesse made 4 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Vitesse and AZ Alkmaar — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Vitesse
AZ Alkmaar
Kick Off
L. Openda

assist: E. Dasa

31′
Half Time
62′
B. Martins IndiJ. Clasie
68′
D. de WitJ. Karlsson
J. Rasmussen

assist: O. Tannane

72′
A. BrojaO. Darfalou
73′
76′
A. GuðmundssonY. Sugawara
76′
J. SvenssonZ. Aboukhlal
81′
J. Karlsson

assist: T. Koopmeiners

O. TannaneP. Vroegh
86′
L. OpendaT. Hájek
86′
M. WittekA. Oroz
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Vitesse had 39% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 61%. Vitesse registered 10 shots (4 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 13 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 14–14.

4Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal5
10Total Shots13
3Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls14
4Corner Kicks6
1Offsides1
39%Ball Possession61%
3Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
363Total passes547
283Passes accurate458
78%Passes %84%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Vitesse have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. AZ Alkmaar show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Vitesse

DWWDWW

AZ Alkmaar

DWDWLW

Vitesse vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results

Vitesse and AZ Alkmaar have met 30 times — Vitesse won 5, AZ Alkmaar won 17, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 87 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.90 per match (30 for the home side, 57 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2022.

5

Vitesse

8

Drawn

17

AZ Alkmaar

Goals: 30Goals: 57

Recent Meetings (30)

30 Mar 2024AZ Alkmaar2 – 0Vitesse
3 Sept 2023Vitesse0 – 2AZ Alkmaar
3 Mar 2023Vitesse0 – 1AZ Alkmaar
7 Jan 2023AZ Alkmaar1 – 1Vitesse
29 May 2022AZ Alkmaar6 – 1Vitesse
26 May 2022Vitesse2 – 1AZ Alkmaar
2 Apr 2022AZ Alkmaar3 – 1Vitesse
28 Nov 2021Vitesse0 – 0AZ Alkmaar
23 Dec 2020AZ Alkmaar3 – 1Vitesse
1 Sept 2019Vitesse2 – 1AZ Alkmaar
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026