14 August 2021 at 14:30

10
Full Time
Referee: J. Kooij

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.

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Head-to-Head Record

AZ Alkmaar dominates

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

Waalwijk3wins
1draws10 meetings
AZ Alkmaar6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.5

Average goals per game

90%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (15%) — the odds may underestimate Waalwijk.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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

Home 14.6%Draw 21.5%Away 69.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.494.501.44
Max7.504.941.47
Over 2.5: 69.4%Under 2.5: 37.0%
Market favourite:AZ Alkmaar · Heavy 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 market14.9%19.5%65.6%
Public market12.7%21.2%66.1%
Δ2.2%1.6%0.5%

Waalwijk vs AZ Alkmaar — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Waalwijk
Result vs. Market: AZ Alkmaar (69%)

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.

WaalwijkHalf-time:10AZ Alkmaar
7Shots19
2Shots on target5

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
01/04/25AZ Alkmaar2–2Waalwijk1.31/5.91/8.62
30/08/24Waalwijk0–3AZ Alkmaar7.30/4.63/1.43
13/04/24AZ Alkmaar3–2Waalwijk1.30/5.61/9.63
20/08/23Waalwijk1–3AZ Alkmaar5.07/4.10/1.59
23/04/23AZ Alkmaar3–0Waalwijk1.34/5.27/8.60
06/11/22Waalwijk3–1AZ Alkmaar4.05/3.96/1.81
15/05/22AZ Alkmaar1–3Waalwijk1.25/6.03/10.64
14/08/21Waalwijk1–0AZ Alkmaar6.83/4.65/1.45
01/05/21Waalwijk1–3AZ Alkmaar7.31/5.07/1.39
01/11/20AZ Alkmaar3–0Waalwijk1.23/6.23/12.07

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: Waalwijk

W 227D 187L 394
Over 2.556
Goals scored998

Away Record: AZ Alkmaar

W 476D 208L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1756

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Waalwijk defeated AZ Alkmaar 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by M. Kramer 45′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Waalwijk had 28% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 72%. Waalwijk had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 19 (5 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. Waalwijk made 4 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Waalwijk and AZ Alkmaar — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Waalwijk
AZ Alkmaar
Kick Off
M. Kramer

assist: J. Gaari

45′
Half Time
I. Bel HassaniJ. Odgaard
60′
60′
T. ReijndersT. Koopmeiners
60′
J. KarlssonV. Pavlidis
T. LutondaS. Adewoye
70′
74′
Z. AboukhlalH. Evjen
74′
J. ClasieF. Midtsjø
M. KramerF. Stokkers
76′
R. van der VenneA. El Bouchataoui
76′
80′
A. GuðmundssonE. Poku
Full Time

Match Statistics

Waalwijk had 28% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 72%. Waalwijk registered 7 shots (2 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 19 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 12–7.

2Shots on Goal5
2Shots off Goal8
7Total Shots19
3Blocked Shots6
6Shots insidebox11
1Shots outsidebox8
12Fouls7
4Corner Kicks6
2Offsides4
28%Ball Possession72%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves0
244Total passes628
159Passes accurate545
65%Passes %87%

Lineups

Waalwijk lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under J. Oosting, while AZ Alkmaar deployed a 4-2-3-1 under P. Jansen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Waalwijk is 6.57, compared to 6.83 for AZ Alkmaar. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Waalwijk's highest-rated starter is R. van der Venne (6.64), while AZ Alkmaar's best-rated player is J. Clasie (6.97).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Waalwijk have contributed 4 goals and 0 assists this season, led by R. van der Venne (3G). AZ Alkmaar's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Waalwijk deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against AZ Alkmaar's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Waalwijk field 5 midfielders averaging 6.64, versus AZ Alkmaar's 5 rated 6.97. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Waalwijk start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.51, compared to 1 for AZ Alkmaar averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 75% for Waalwijk and 89% for AZ Alkmaar. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Waalwijk's starters have collected 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for AZ Alkmaar. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Waalwijk's starting XI is 35.0 (youngest: R. van der Venne (33), oldest: M. Kramer (37)), while AZ Alkmaar average 33.0 (youngest: H. Verhulst (32), oldest: J. Clasie (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Waalwijk's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 5 for AZ Alkmaar. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Waalwijk4-2-3-14-2-3-1AZ Alkmaar
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Pereira28Büttner2Gaari59Touba5Lutonda3Meulens.11Hassani10Venne22Bakari8Azhil29Kramer12Verhulst4Indi22Letsche.25Oosting2Sugawara20Clasie28Guðmund.10Wit24Reijnde.11Karlsson17Aboukhl.

Substitutes

Coach: J. Oosting

Substitutes

Coach: P. Jansen

WaalwijkPosition StrengthAZ Alkmaar
6.57
Avg Rating
6.83
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.70
0G 0A0G 0A
6.64Midfielder (5 v 5)6.97
3G 0A0G 0A
6.51Forward (1 v 1)
1G 0A0G 0A
Waalwijk4-2-3-1
21GoalkeeperJoel Pereira
2DefenderJ. Gaari
59DefenderA. Touba
5DefenderT. Lutonda
3DefenderM. Meulensteen
28MidfielderA. Büttner
11MidfielderI. Bel Hassani
10MidfielderR. van der Venne6.63G
22MidfielderS. Bakari
8MidfielderA. Azhil
29ForwardM. Kramer6.51G
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
12GoalkeeperH. Verhulst6.7
4DefenderB. Martins Indi
22DefenderT. Letschert
25DefenderT. Oosting
2DefenderY. Sugawara
20MidfielderJ. Clasie7.0
10MidfielderD. de Wit
24MidfielderT. Reijnders
11MidfielderJ. Karlsson
17MidfielderZ. Aboukhlal
28ForwardA. Guðmundsson

Recent Form

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

Waalwijk

LWDWLD

AZ Alkmaar

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Waalwijk vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results

Waalwijk and AZ Alkmaar have met 18 times — Waalwijk won 3, AZ Alkmaar won 13, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 64 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.56 per match (19 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (89%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2012.

3

Waalwijk

2

Drawn

13

AZ Alkmaar

Goals: 19Goals: 45

Recent Meetings (18)

1 Apr 2025AZ Alkmaar2 – 2Waalwijk
30 Aug 2024Waalwijk0 – 3AZ Alkmaar
13 Apr 2024AZ Alkmaar3 – 2Waalwijk
20 Aug 2023Waalwijk1 – 3AZ Alkmaar
23 Apr 2023AZ Alkmaar3 – 0Waalwijk
6 Nov 2022Waalwijk3 – 1AZ Alkmaar
15 May 2022AZ Alkmaar1 – 3Waalwijk
9 Feb 2022Waalwijk0 – 4AZ Alkmaar
1 May 2021Waalwijk1 – 3AZ Alkmaar
1 Nov 2020AZ Alkmaar3 – 0Waalwijk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026