13 February 2022 at 11:15

Referee: M. Nagtegaal

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.

GO Ahead Eagles0wins
3draws10 meetings
AZ Alkmaar7wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.7

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (14%) — the odds may underestimate AZ Alkmaar.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 14.9%Draw 23.6%Away 66.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.504.201.47
Max7.104.331.52
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 48.3%
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 market13.7%22.4%63.9%
Public market14.5%22.5%63.0%

GO Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

AZ Alkmaar
Result vs. Market: AZ Alkmaar (67%)

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.

GO Ahead EaglesHalf-time:13AZ Alkmaar
9Shots16
4Shots on target9

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
23/04/26Go Ahead Eagles0–0AZ Alkmaar3.00/3.75/2.20
07/12/25AZ Alkmaar2–2Go Ahead Eagles1.42/5.04/6.41
04/05/25Go Ahead Eagles0–3AZ Alkmaar2.62/3.64/2.46
27/10/24AZ Alkmaar2–2Go Ahead Eagles1.52/4.33/5.85
12/05/24Go Ahead Eagles0–3AZ Alkmaar4.17/3.90/1.79
13/08/23AZ Alkmaar5–1Go Ahead Eagles1.33/4.95/8.50
25/01/23Go Ahead Eagles1–4AZ Alkmaar4.04/3.65/1.88
07/08/22AZ Alkmaar2–0Go Ahead Eagles1.40/4.84/7.80
13/02/22Go Ahead Eagles1–4AZ Alkmaar6.70/4.24/1.50
26/09/21AZ Alkmaar5–0Go Ahead Eagles1.32/5.24/8.99

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: GO Ahead Eagles

W 99D 90L 181
Over 2.559
Goals scored469

Away Record: AZ Alkmaar

W 476D 208L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1756

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

AZ Alkmaar defeated GO Ahead Eagles 4:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by L. Brouwers 25′, S. Beukema 27′, V. Pavlidis 33′, V. Pavlidis 42′, S. Beukema 85′. 1 yellow cards were shown. GO Ahead Eagles had 50% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 50%. GO Ahead Eagles had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 16 (9 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. GO Ahead Eagles made 3 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between GO Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

GO Ahead Eagles
AZ Alkmaar
Kick Off
15′Fredrik Midtsjø
27′
S. Beukema

assist: J. Karlsson

33′
V. Pavlidis

assist: D. de Wit

42′
V. Pavlidis

assist: D. de Wit

Half Time
G. BotosF. Ross
59′
I. LidbergCardona
59′
63′
H. EvjenK. Sowah
76′
V. PavlidisZ. Aboukhlal
76′
J. KarlssonT. Reijnders
M. DeijlM. Berden
77′
85′
S. Beukema

assist: B. Martins Indi

86′
F. MidtsjøP. Koopmeiners
86′
Y. SugawaraA. Witry
Full Time

Match Statistics

GO Ahead Eagles had 50% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 50%. GO Ahead Eagles registered 9 shots (4 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 16 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 5–10.

4Shots on Goal9
5Shots off Goal6
9Total Shots16
0Blocked Shots1
5Shots insidebox12
4Shots outsidebox4
5Fouls10
4Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
50%Ball Possession50%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves3
464Total passes477
330Passes accurate339
71%Passes %71%

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under K. van Wonderen, while AZ Alkmaar deployed a 4-2-3-1 under P. Jansen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for GO Ahead Eagles is 6.96, compared to 6.97 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. GO Ahead Eagles's highest-rated starter is J. Kramer (7.09), while AZ Alkmaar's best-rated player is J. Clasie (6.97).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of GO Ahead Eagles have contributed 2 goals and 6 assists this season, led by J. Kramer (1G). 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

GO Ahead Eagles deploy 4 defenders rated 7.09 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

GO Ahead Eagles field 5 midfielders averaging 6.82, 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

GO Ahead Eagles start 1 forward(s) averaging —, 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 85% for GO Ahead Eagles 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

GO Ahead Eagles's starters have collected 4 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 GO Ahead Eagles's starting XI is 28.5 (youngest: M. Deijl (28), oldest: J. Kramer (29)), while AZ Alkmaar average 34.0 (youngest: J. Clasie (34), 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

GO Ahead Eagles's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 9 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.

GO Ahead Eagles4-2-3-14-2-3-1AZ Alkmaar
GKDEFMIDFWD
23Noppert15Martina5Kuipers4Kramer20Deijl21Córdoba10Rommens8Brouwers6Idzes30Botos9Lidberg1Vindahl4Indi5Wijndal2Sugawara31Beukema20Clasie6Midtsjø10Wit18Evjen9Pavlidis11Karlsson

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

Substitutes

Coach: P. Jansen

GO Ahead EaglesPosition StrengthAZ Alkmaar
6.96
Avg Rating
6.97
7.09Defender (4 v 4)
1G 3A0G 0A
6.82Midfielder (5 v 5)6.97
1G 3A0G 0A
GO Ahead Eagles4-2-3-1
23GoalkeeperA. Noppert
15DefenderC. Martina
5DefenderB. Kuipers
4DefenderJ. Kramer7.11G3A
6DefenderJ. Idzes
20MidfielderM. Deijl6.81G3A
21MidfielderIñigo Córdoba
10MidfielderP. Rommens
8MidfielderL. Brouwers
30MidfielderG. Botos
9ForwardI. Lidberg
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperP. Vindahl
4DefenderB. Martins Indi
5DefenderO. Wijndal
2DefenderY. Sugawara
31DefenderS. Beukema
20MidfielderJ. Clasie7.0
6MidfielderF. Midtsjø
10MidfielderD. de Wit
18MidfielderH. Evjen
11MidfielderJ. Karlsson
9ForwardV. Pavlidis

Recent Form

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

GO Ahead Eagles

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AZ Alkmaar

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GO Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results

GO Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar have met 2 times — GO Ahead Eagles won 0, AZ Alkmaar won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.

0

GO Ahead Eagles

2

Drawn

0

AZ Alkmaar

Goals: 2Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

23 Apr 2026GO Ahead Eagles0 – 0AZ Alkmaar
7 Dec 2025AZ Alkmaar2 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026