Match Summary
AZ Alkmaar defeated Vitesse 2:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2018. Goals were scored by C. Stengs 40′, G. Til 54′. 1 yellow cards were shown. AZ Alkmaar made 2 substitutions, Vitesse made 1.
Match Events
Key match events between AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse — 2 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar lined up in a — formation under J. van den Brom, while Vitesse deployed a — under L. Slutskiy.
Midfield Control
AZ Alkmaar field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Vitesse's 11 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of AZ Alkmaar's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Vitesse average 36.0 (youngest: A. Büttner (36), oldest: A. Büttner (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, AZ Alkmaar have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Vitesse show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Vitesse Head to Head Results
AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse have met 30 times — AZ Alkmaar won 16, Vitesse won 6, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 88 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.93 per match (56 for the home side, 32 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2022.
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Recent Meetings (30)
API data: 16 Apr 2026