11 September 2021 at 19:00

Referee: A. Lindhout

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

PSV Eindhoven dominates

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

AZ Alkmaar2wins
1draws10 meetings
PSV Eindhoven7wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.6

Average goals per game

90%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (30%) — the odds may underestimate PSV Eindhoven.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 30.8%Draw 26.1%Away 48.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.203.602.00
Max3.294.002.13
Over 2.5: 62.5%Under 2.5: 43.5%
Market favourite:PSV Eindhoven · 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 market29.5%24.9%45.6%
Public market29.1%23.6%47.3%
Δ0.4%1.2%1.7%

AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

PSV Eindhoven
Result vs. Market: PSV Eindhoven (48%)

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.

AZ AlkmaarHalf-time:01PSV Eindhoven
7Shots10
3Shots 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
07/03/26PSV Eindhoven2–1AZ Alkmaar1.33/5.50/8.00
09/11/25AZ Alkmaar1–5PSV Eindhoven3.00/4.00/2.10
11/01/25PSV Eindhoven2–2AZ Alkmaar1.38/5.17/6.83
19/10/24AZ Alkmaar1–2PSV Eindhoven4.21/4.01/1.75
06/04/24PSV Eindhoven5–1AZ Alkmaar1.44/4.76/6.70
17/12/23AZ Alkmaar0–4PSV Eindhoven4.02/3.83/1.83
28/05/23AZ Alkmaar1–2PSV Eindhoven2.62/3.68/2.42
12/11/22PSV Eindhoven0–1AZ Alkmaar1.52/4.49/6.07
05/02/22PSV Eindhoven1–2AZ Alkmaar1.62/4.16/5.18
11/09/21AZ Alkmaar0–3PSV Eindhoven3.25/3.84/2.08

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

W 476D 208L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1756

Away Record: PSV Eindhoven

W 755D 205L 150
Over 2.567
Goals scored2754

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

PSV Eindhoven defeated AZ Alkmaar 3:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by O. Boscagli 14′, Y. Vertessen 69′, R. Doan 83′. 4 yellow cards were shown. AZ Alkmaar had 60% possession while PSV Eindhoven held 40%. AZ Alkmaar had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for PSV Eindhoven. AZ Alkmaar made 5 substitutions, PSV Eindhoven made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

AZ Alkmaar
PSV Eindhoven
Kick Off
14′
O. Boscagli

assist: P. Mwene

20′Marco van Ginkel
Half Time
55′
N. MaduekeBruma
55′
E. ZahaviR. Doan
61′
M. van GinkelÉ. Gutiérrez
62′
C. GakpoY. Vertessen
Fredrik Midtsjø63′
V. PavlidisA. Guðmundsson
67′
O. WijndalY. Sugawara
71′
Z. AboukhlalH. Evjen
72′
J. KarlssonT. Reijnders
81′
J. ClasieE. Poku
81′
83′
R. Doan

assist: Y. Vertessen

86′
O. BoscagliJ. Teze
Full Time

Match Statistics

AZ Alkmaar had 60% possession against PSV Eindhoven's 40%. AZ Alkmaar registered 7 shots (3 on target) while PSV Eindhoven managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–2. Fouls committed: 10–14.

3Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal5
7Total Shots10
0Blocked Shots1
3Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox6
10Fouls14
6Corner Kicks2
6Offsides1
60%Ball Possession40%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
607Total passes414
523Passes accurate321
86%Passes %78%

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Jansen, while PSV Eindhoven deployed a 4-2-3-1 under R. Schmidt.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for AZ Alkmaar is 6.97, compared to 6.46 for PSV Eindhoven. 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. AZ Alkmaar's highest-rated starter is J. Clasie (6.97), while PSV Eindhoven's best-rated player is A. Obispo (6.84).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of AZ Alkmaar have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. PSV Eindhoven's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by A. Obispo (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

AZ Alkmaar deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against PSV Eindhoven's 4-man backline averaging 6.84. 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

AZ Alkmaar field 5 midfielders averaging 6.97, versus PSV Eindhoven's 5 rated 6.20. 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

AZ Alkmaar start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for PSV Eindhoven 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 89% for AZ Alkmaar and 84% for PSV Eindhoven. 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

AZ Alkmaar's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for PSV Eindhoven. 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 AZ Alkmaar's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: J. Clasie (34), oldest: J. Clasie (34)), while PSV Eindhoven average 27.7 (youngest: A. Obispo (26), oldest: J. Drommel (29)). 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

AZ Alkmaar's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 7 for PSV Eindhoven. 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.

AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-14-2-3-1PSV Eindhoven
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Vindahl4Indi3Chatzid.15Witry5Wijndal20Clasie6Midtsjø10Wit9Pavlidis11Karlsson7Aboukhl.16Drommel29Mwene5Ramalho31Max18Boscagli4Obispo27Götze8Ginkel7Zahavi11Gakpo10Madueke

Substitutes

Coach: P. Jansen

Substitutes

Coach: R. Schmidt

AZ AlkmaarPosition StrengthPSV Eindhoven
6.97
Avg Rating
6.46
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.33
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)6.84
0G 0A2G 0A
6.97Midfielder (5 v 5)6.20
0G 0A0G 0A
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Vindahl
4DefenderB. Martins Indi
3DefenderP. Chatzidiakos
15DefenderA. Witry
5DefenderO. Wijndal
20MidfielderJ. Clasie7.0
6MidfielderF. Midtsjø
10MidfielderD. de Wit
11MidfielderJ. Karlsson
7MidfielderZ. Aboukhlal
9ForwardV. Pavlidis
PSV Eindhoven4-2-3-1
16GoalkeeperJ. Drommel6.3
29DefenderP. Mwene
5DefenderAndré Ramalho
31DefenderP. Max
4DefenderA. Obispo6.82G
18MidfielderO. Boscagli6.2
27MidfielderM. Götze
8MidfielderM. van Ginkel
11MidfielderC. Gakpo
10MidfielderN. Madueke
7ForwardE. Zahavi

Recent Form

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

AZ Alkmaar

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PSV Eindhoven

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AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven Head to Head Results

AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven have met 2 times — AZ Alkmaar won 0, PSV Eindhoven won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. PSV Eindhoven leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (2 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2025.

0

AZ Alkmaar

0

Drawn

2

PSV Eindhoven

Goals: 2Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (2)

7 Mar 2026PSV Eindhoven2 – 1AZ Alkmaar
9 Nov 2025AZ Alkmaar1 – 5PSV Eindhoven
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026