25 February 2023 at 19:00

21
Full Time
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.

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.

AZ Alkmaar7wins
3draws10 meetings
Cambuur0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 79.8%Draw 17.0%Away 8.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.245.5010.83
Max1.276.3712.00
Over 2.5: 66.7%Under 2.5: 40.0%
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 market76.0%15.1%8.9%
Public market75.1%17.1%7.8%
Δ0.8%1.9%1.1%

AZ Alkmaar vs Cambuur — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

AZ Alkmaar
Result vs. Market: AZ Alkmaar (80%)

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:10Cambuur
14Shots9
7Shots on target3

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
25/02/23AZ Alkmaar2–1Cambuur1.25/5.89/11.28
28/08/22Cambuur0–1AZ Alkmaar4.64/3.88/1.73
22/01/22AZ Alkmaar0–0Cambuur1.35/5.32/7.83
03/10/21Cambuur1–3AZ Alkmaar3.88/3.96/1.83
17/10/15Cambuur1–1AZ Alkmaar2.93/3.58/2.29
27/01/16AZ Alkmaar3–1Cambuur1.44/4.59/6.70
29/11/14Cambuur0–2AZ Alkmaar2.06/3.66/3.30
21/03/15AZ Alkmaar2–1Cambuur1.74/3.82/4.51
20/10/13AZ Alkmaar3–1Cambuur1.52/4.22/6.03
30/03/14Cambuur0–0AZ Alkmaar2.37/3.48/2.82

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: Cambuur

W 59D 61L 152
Over 2.559
Goals scored298

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

AZ Alkmaar defeated Cambuur 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2022. Goals were scored by V. Pavlidis 40′, W. Goes 73′, B. Johnsen 85′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. AZ Alkmaar had 46% possession while Cambuur held 54%. AZ Alkmaar had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Cambuur. AZ Alkmaar made 3 substitutions, Cambuur made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Jesper Karlsson 70′).

Match Events

Key match events between AZ Alkmaar and Cambuur — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

AZ Alkmaar
Cambuur
Kick Off
V. Pavlidis

assist: J. Odgaard

40′
Half Time
61′
M. MahiR. Balk
Goal cancelled70′
VAR
73′
74′
M. BreijJ. Jacobs
74′
S. van WermeskerkenS. Sylla
74′
L. BergsmaB. Rienstra
V. PavlidisY. Barası
80′
85′
D. SchmidtR. Uldriķis
85′
B. Johnsen

Penalty

M. KerkezM. de Wit
90′
J. KarlssonM. Lahdo
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

AZ Alkmaar had 46% possession against Cambuur's 54%. AZ Alkmaar registered 14 shots (7 on target) while Cambuur managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 10–12.

7Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal5
14Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls12
5Corner Kicks1
2Offsides4
46%Ball Possession54%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves4
416Total passes488
317Passes accurate400
76%Passes %82%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under P. Jansen, while Cambuur deployed a 4-3-3 under S. Ultee.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for AZ Alkmaar is 7.05, compared to — for Cambuur. 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 S. Mijnans (7.19), while Cambuur's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of AZ Alkmaar have contributed 11 goals and 5 assists this season, led by S. Mijnans (10G). Cambuur'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

AZ Alkmaar deploy 4 defenders rated 6.99 on average, against Cambuur'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

AZ Alkmaar field 3 midfielders averaging 7.08, versus Cambuur's 3 rated —. 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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Cambuur 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 AZ Alkmaar and —% for Cambuur. 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 13 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Cambuur. 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 26.7 (youngest: W. Goes (21), oldest: J. Clasie (34)), while Cambuur average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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 22 league appearances each, versus 0 for Cambuur. 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 Alkmaar4-3-34-3-3Cambuur
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan2Sugawara46Goes3Hatzidi.5Kerkez6Reijnde.16Mijnans8Clasie7Odgaard9Pavlidis11Karlsson12Ruiter5Schmidt4Bergsma33Smand24Wermesk.21Kaam6Hoedema.19Foor14Breij9Johnsen25Mahi

Substitutes

Coach: P. Jansen

Substitutes

Coach: S. Ultee

AZ AlkmaarPosition StrengthCambuur
7.05
Avg Rating
6.99Defender (4 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
7.08Midfielder (3 v 3)
10G 5A0G 0A
AZ Alkmaar4-3-3
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
2DefenderY. Sugawara
46DefenderW. Goes7.01G
3DefenderP. Hatzidiakos
5DefenderM. Kerkez
6MidfielderT. Reijnders
16MidfielderS. Mijnans7.210G5A
8MidfielderJ. Clasie7.0
7ForwardJ. Odgaard
9ForwardV. Pavlidis
11ForwardJ. Karlsson
Cambuur4-3-3
12GoalkeeperR. Ruiter
5DefenderD. Schmidt
4DefenderL. Bergsma
33DefenderF. Smand
24DefenderS. van Wermeskerken
21MidfielderD. van Kaam
6MidfielderM. Hoedemakers
19MidfielderN. Foor
14ForwardM. Breij
9ForwardB. Johnsen
25ForwardM. Mahi

Recent Form

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

AZ Alkmaar

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Cambuur

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AZ Alkmaar vs Cambuur Head to Head Results

AZ Alkmaar and Cambuur have met 9 times — AZ Alkmaar won 6, Cambuur won 0, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 20 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.22 per match (15 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2021.

6

AZ Alkmaar

3

Drawn

0

Cambuur

Goals: 15Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (9)

28 Aug 2022Cambuur0 – 1AZ Alkmaar
22 Jan 2022AZ Alkmaar0 – 0Cambuur
3 Oct 2021Cambuur1 – 3AZ Alkmaar
27 Jan 2016AZ Alkmaar3 – 1Cambuur
17 Oct 2015Cambuur1 – 1AZ Alkmaar
21 Mar 2015AZ Alkmaar2 – 1Cambuur
29 Nov 2014Cambuur0 – 2AZ Alkmaar
30 Mar 2014Cambuur0 – 0AZ Alkmaar
20 Oct 2013AZ Alkmaar3 – 1Cambuur
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026