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Ajax vs Az Alkmaar

Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam5 April 2017 at 19:45
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Referee: Dennis Higler

Match Events

Ajax
AZ Alkmaar
Kick Off
B. Traoré

assist: J. Kluivert

16′
43′Ridgeciano Haps
Half Time
D. KlaassenD. van de Beek
46′
55′
W. Weghorst

assist: A. Jahanbakhsh

60′Joris Van Overeem
D. Sánchez
71′
H. ZiyechA. Nouri
74′
J. KluivertDavid Neres
79′
79′
J. van OvereemL. Garcia
L. Schöne

Penalty

82′
A. Younes

assist: A. Onana

88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

9Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal5
20Total Shots10
5Blocked Shots0
10Shots insidebox4
10Shots outsidebox6
12Fouls14
9Corner Kicks2
5Offsides1
63%Ball Possession37%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves5
532Total passes318
449Passes accurate217
84%Passes %68%

Match Summary

Ajax defeated AZ Alkmaar 4:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by B. Traoré 16′, W. Weghorst 55′, D. Sánchez 71′, L. Schöne 82′ (pen.), A. Younes 88′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Ajax had 63% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 37%. Ajax had 20 shots (9 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. Ajax made 3 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 1.

Rivalry since 2010

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results

35 stretnutí
Ajax
13
wins
Drawn
8
AZ Alkmaar
14
wins
Total goals
104 · 3.0/match
Both scored
16/35 · 46%
Over 2.5
21/35 · 60%

Recent Form

Ajax

DWWLDW

AZ Alkmaar

DDWDWL

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Ajax0wins
4draws10 meetings
AZ Alkmaar6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (72%) — the odds may underestimate AZ Alkmaar.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 75.4%Draw 19.5%Away 11.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.304.807.50
Max1.355.5910.00
Market favourite:Ajax · 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 market72.4%17.5%10.1%
Public market71.9%18.7%9.4%
Δ0.5%1.2%0.8%

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (75%)

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.

AjaxHalf-time:10AZ Alkmaar

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
08/02/26AZ Alkmaar1–1Ajax2.20/3.80/3.00
18/10/25Ajax0–2AZ Alkmaar2.00/3.82/3.46
16/03/25Ajax2–2AZ Alkmaar1.72/3.70/4.48
08/12/24AZ Alkmaar2–1Ajax3.11/3.63/2.18
25/02/24AZ Alkmaar2–0Ajax1.98/3.87/3.42
08/10/23Ajax1–2AZ Alkmaar2.24/3.89/2.88
06/05/23Ajax0–0AZ Alkmaar1.56/4.47/5.37
18/09/22AZ Alkmaar2–1Ajax4.78/4.13/1.67
08/05/22AZ Alkmaar2–2Ajax4.49/4.04/1.73
12/12/21Ajax1–2AZ Alkmaar1.23/6.63/11.69

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: Ajax

W 739D 213L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2742

Away Record: AZ Alkmaar

W 476D 210L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1758

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026