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Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 28 February, 2026 10:00
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Last 6 Matches
Utrecht
VS
AZ Alkmaar
2/6 (33%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
1.83
PPG
1.50
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
2.00
83%
BTTS %
50%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
0.89
Avg xG
1.16
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Expected Points not available for this match.
1.87
xG [Total: 2.97]
1.10
1
Yellow Cards [Total: 4]
3
5
Corners [Total: 10]
6
1
Offsides [Total: 2]
1
11
Fouls [Total: 23]
12
5
Shots on Goal [Total: 11]
5
In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Utrecht will take on AZ Alkmaar as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-02-28 at 2026-02-28 in the famous Stadion Galgenwaard.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Utrecht, and the visiting side, AZ Alkmaar. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-02-28
Time: 16:00
Location: Stadion Galgenwaard
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Football 28 Feb, 2026 10:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Fortress
Utrecht have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Second Half Surge
AZ Alkmaar score in 2nd half 75% of matches — expect late goals
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Utrecht(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Utrecht are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Utrecht score 2.29 goals/match at home (+39% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Utrecht concede only 0.86 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
AZ Alkmaar(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar have not won in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Utrecht
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H3/475%Both teams scored in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie H2H matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Utrecht(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Utrecht score 2.29 goals/match at home (+39% above league average)
Combined 2.3 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Utrecht(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Utrecht are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Utrecht concede only 0.86 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
AZ Alkmaar(4 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/4100%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in their last 4 4 matches vs Utrecht
- Not WinH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar have not won in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Utrecht
- Undefeated at HTRecent13/1681%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in 13 of their last 16 Eredivisie (Away) matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent24/3080%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in 24 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Utrecht(6 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H3/475%Utrecht scored 1+ goals in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsH2H3/475%Utrecht conceded under 1.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- Second Half SpecialistsH2H3/475%Utrecht score in second half in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Utrecht score 2.29 goals/match at home (+39% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Utrecht concede only 0.86 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Defensive SolidarityRecent15/15100%Utrecht rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 15 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
AZ Alkmaar(4 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Utrecht
- First Half SpecialistsH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar score in first half in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Utrecht
- Scored 1+Recent26/3087%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in 26 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
- Scored 1+Recent13/1681%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in 13 of their last 16 Eredivisie (Away) matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Utrecht(3 trends)
- Few CardsH2H3/475%Utrecht receive 0-1 card in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- Low Card MatchesLeague14/1490%Utrecht average 1.2 cards/match in all matches (-32% below league avg 1.8) — rank #2 lowest in league
- Few CardsRecent14/1593%Utrecht receive 0-1 card in 14 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends)
- Few CardsH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar receive 0-1 card in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Utrecht
- High Card MatchesLeague14/1490%AZ Alkmaar average 2.7 cards/match in all matches (+52% above league avg 1.8) — rank #1 in league
- Many CardsRecent12/1675%AZ Alkmaar receive 2+ cards in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie (Away) matches
Utrecht disciplined play balances AZ Alkmaar aggression — • H2H average: 2 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Utrecht(1 trends) — avg 5.8 (+14% above league)
- Few CornersH2H3/475%Utrecht win 4 or fewer corners in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends) — avg 5.6 (+14% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Utrecht
- Corner DominanceH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Utrecht
- Many CornersLeague8/879%AZ Alkmaar average 5.6 corners/match in away matches (+14% above league avg 4.9)
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 2).
⏰ First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (15 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (15 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Utrecht
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.13
Pressure
0.06
✈️ AZ Alkmaar
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.03
Pressure
0.14
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Utrecht - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
✈️ AZ Alkmaar - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Utrecht - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
4
✈️ AZ Alkmaar - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
5
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: AZ Alkmaar often scores in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 2)
- First Goal Away: High probability of AZ Alkmaar scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (15 vs 9)
- First Half Result: Consider AZ Alkmaar to win the first half
- Overall Result: AZ Alkmaar has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider AZ Alkmaar handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.099
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.071
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.038
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Utrecht):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (AZ Alkmaar):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Head-to-head statistics for Sat 28 Feb, 2026 @ 10:00 Eredivisie
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Utrecht and away matches for AZ Alkmaar
Number of goals
Number of goals
Utrecht
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
80%
8
50%
5
No
20%
2
50%
5
1X2
1X2
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
1
30%
3
60%
6
X
30%
3
0%
0
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
12
70%
7
100%
10
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
70%
7
40%
4
Total Goals
Total Goals
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
10%
1
30%
3
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
40%
4
40%
4
Total Corners
Total Corners
Utrecht
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
10%
1
40%
4
No
90%
9
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
40%
4
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
xG
0.92
1.91
xGa
1.45
1.4
Number of goals
Number of goals
Utrecht
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
0%
0
10%
1
No
100%
10
90%
9
1X2
1X2
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
50%
5
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
50%
5
70%
7
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
80%
8
40%
4
2-3
20%
2
50%
5
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
Number of goals
Number of goals
Utrecht
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
70%
7
30%
3
No
30%
3
70%
7
1X2
1X2
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
1
10%
1
30%
3
X
70%
7
40%
4
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
12
30%
3
60%
6
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
90%
9
70%
7
Total Goals
Total Goals
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
20%
2
50%
5
2-3
70%
7
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Played:
4
Wins
1
1
Draws
2
2
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
4
1
Goals
1.5
6
6
1.5
Goals Conceded
1
4
3
0.8
Yellow Cards
1.3
5
0
Red Cards
0
1
0.3
Clean Sheets
0.3
1
14
3.5
Corners
6.5
26
44
11
Fouls
10
40
1
0.3
Offsides
1
4
40
10
Shots
18
72
12
3
Shots on Goal
6.5
26
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.3 | 16 | 1.3 | 9 | 1.8 | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.9 | 6 | 1.9 | 13 | 1.4 | 19 |
| Yellow Cards | 0.9 | 6 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.2 | 17 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 2 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Corners | 5.1 | 36 | 4.7 | 33 | 4.9 | 69 |
| Fouls | 12 | 84 | 10.4 | 73 | 11.2 | 157 |
| Offsides | 0.9 | 6 | 1.1 | 8 | 1 | 14 |
| Shots | 15.7 | 110 | 13.4 | 94 | 14.6 | 204 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.7 | 40 | 4.4 | 31 | 5.1 | 71 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.7 | 16 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.9 | 26 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.2 | 13 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.6 | 22 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 12 | 3.1 | 25 | 2.6 | 37 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 6 | 36 | 5.6 | 45 | 5.8 | 81 |
| Fouls | 8.5 | 51 | 11.5 | 92 | 10.2 | 143 |
| Offsides | 0.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.1 | 15 |
| Shots | 16.3 | 98 | 15.3 | 122 | 15.7 | 220 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.2 | 37 | 5.4 | 43 | 5.7 | 80 |
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