25 January 2023 at 17:45

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

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.

4.1

Average goals per game

90%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (24%) — the odds may underestimate AZ Alkmaar.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.3%

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 24.8%Draw 27.4%Away 53.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.803.601.85
Max4.203.761.92
Over 2.5: 57.1%Under 2.5: 48.8%
Market favourite:AZ Alkmaar · Moderate 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 market23.6%25.8%50.6%
Public market22.5%26.3%51.2%
Δ1.0%0.5%0.6%

GO Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

AZ Alkmaar
Result vs. Market: AZ Alkmaar (53%)

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:01AZ Alkmaar
13Shots16
1Shots 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
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
24/09/16AZ Alkmaar2–2Go Ahead Eagles1.28/5.76/9.89

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 2022. Goals were scored by V. Pavlidis 38′, D. Mihailovic 57′, Y. Sugawara 87′, W. Willumsson 90′ (pen.), Z. Buurmeester 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. GO Ahead Eagles had 45% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 55%. GO Ahead Eagles had 13 shots (1 on target) compared to 16 (9 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. GO Ahead Eagles made 5 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between GO Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar — 5 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

GO Ahead Eagles
AZ Alkmaar
Kick Off
38′
V. Pavlidis

assist: Y. Sugawara

Half Time
57′
D. Mihailovic

assist: Y. Sugawara

I. LidbergS. Sow
69′
T. TekieE. Linthorst
69′
73′
Z. VanheusdenM. Dekker
B. AdekanyeR. Fernandes
78′
E. LlansanaF. Stokkers
78′
José FontánF. Mattiello
79′
83′
D. MihailovicZ. Buurmeester
83′
J. OdgaardM. van Brederode
86′
J. KarlssonM. Lahdo
90+2′
90+5′
Z. Buurmeester

assist: V. Pavlidis

Full Time

Match Statistics

GO Ahead Eagles had 45% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 55%. GO Ahead Eagles registered 13 shots (1 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 16 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 6–7. Fouls committed: 9–18.

1Shots on Goal9
5Shots off Goal3
13Total Shots16
7Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox9
5Shots outsidebox7
9Fouls18
6Corner Kicks7
0Offsides2
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves0
376Total passes455
294Passes accurate363
78%Passes %80%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

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

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for GO Ahead Eagles is 7.00, 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 G. Nauber (7.17), while AZ Alkmaar's best-rated player is J. Clasie (6.97).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of GO Ahead Eagles have contributed 3 goals and 3 assists this season, led by G. Nauber (2G). 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 7.00 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 4 midfielders averaging 7.00, 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 2 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 86% 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 29.0 (youngest: O. Edvardsen (26), oldest: G. Nauber (33)), 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 10 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 Eagles4-2-2-24-2-3-1AZ Alkmaar
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lange2Deijl25Amofa3Nauber4Fontán15Tekie21Llansana11Adekanye23Edvards.18Willums.9Lidberg1Ryan2Sugawara3Hatzidi.27Vanheus.5Kerkez6Reijnde.8Clasie7Odgaard14Mihailo.11Karlsson9Pavlidis

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hake

Substitutes

Coach: P. Jansen

GO Ahead EaglesPosition StrengthAZ Alkmaar
7.00
Avg Rating
6.97
7.00Defender (4 v 4)
3G 3A0G 0A
7.00Midfielder (4 v 5)6.97
0G 0A0G 0A
GO Ahead Eagles4-2-2-2
1GoalkeeperJ. de Lange
2DefenderM. Deijl6.81G3A
25DefenderJ. Amofa
3DefenderG. Nauber7.22G
4DefenderJosé Fontán
15MidfielderT. Tekie
21MidfielderE. Llansana
11MidfielderB. Adekanye
23MidfielderO. Edvardsen7.0
18ForwardW. Willumsson
9ForwardI. Lidberg
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
2DefenderY. Sugawara
3DefenderP. Hatzidiakos
27DefenderZ. Vanheusden
5DefenderM. Kerkez
6MidfielderT. Reijnders
8MidfielderJ. Clasie7.0
7MidfielderJ. Odgaard
14MidfielderD. Mihailovic
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 15 times — GO Ahead Eagles won 1, AZ Alkmaar won 10, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 50 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (11 for the home side, 39 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 13 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2023.

1

GO Ahead Eagles

4

Drawn

10

AZ Alkmaar

Goals: 11Goals: 39

Recent Meetings (15)

23 Apr 2026GO Ahead Eagles0 – 0AZ Alkmaar
7 Dec 2025AZ Alkmaar2 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
4 May 2025GO Ahead Eagles0 – 3AZ Alkmaar
27 Oct 2024AZ Alkmaar2 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
12 May 2024GO Ahead Eagles0 – 3AZ Alkmaar
13 Aug 2023AZ Alkmaar5 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
7 Aug 2022AZ Alkmaar2 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
13 Feb 2022GO Ahead Eagles1 – 4AZ Alkmaar
26 Sept 2021AZ Alkmaar5 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
13 Jan 2017GO Ahead Eagles1 – 3AZ Alkmaar
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026