AZ Alkmaar
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie AFAS Stadion Sun 26 Oct 10:45
FC Utrecht
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht

AZ Alkmaar host Utrecht in this Dutch Eredivisie clash at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 26 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

BTTS Yes Could Be the Best Betting Angle

The BTTS Yes betting option really stands out at odds of -152. We think that this price is worth taking when AZ go up against Utrecht, with the two teams capable of finding the net.

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Goalless Draw in Last H2H Clash

AZ Alkmaar have won two on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous game. This was on the road against Ajax at Johan Cruyff Arena. The Alkmaar outfit ended up with just 39% possession and had two shots on target, while Weslley Pinto and Troy Parrott each scored one goal.

On Thursday night, AZ hosted Slovan Bratislava and won 1-0 in the Europa Conference League.

FC Utrecht have lost back-to-back Eredivisie matches on their travels. In their previous league game, it was a 3-1 home victory over Volendam at Stadion Galgenwaard. Utrecht recorded 58% possession and had six shots on goal, with Adrian Blake, Souffian El Karouani and Miguel Rodriguez on the scoresheet.

The last outing involving Utrecht saw them lose 2-0 at home to Freiburg in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Utrecht haven’t lost to AZ in their past six games, with the last clash ending 0-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard. The past 10 H2H games have included three Utrecht wins, two AZ victories and five draws.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar 15 7 4 4 28 24 4 28:24 25
7 Utrecht logo Utrecht 15 6 4 5 26 20 6 26:20 22
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AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 16.9 attempts. AZ have had 54.4% possession, 450.1 passes and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.9 corners.

Troy Parrott and Mexx Meerdink lead the way with 4 goals, while Ibrahim Sadiq has 3. Sven Mijnans has the most assists with 4, while goalie Rome Owusu-Oduro has recorded 2 clean sheets.

FC Utrecht – Last 10 League Games

Utrecht have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.8 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. Ron Jans' team have averaged 51.6% possession, 435.3 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

David Min and Victor Jensen have top scored with 3, while Souffian El Karouani is next on 2. Souffian El Karouani has clocked up 5 assists, with Vasilios Barkas and Michael Brouwer collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Kees Smit, Weslley Pinto, Troy Parrott, Isak Steiner Jensen.

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Mike van der Hoorn, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Souffian El Karouani, Zidane Iqbal, Alonzo Engwanda, Miliano Jonathans, Dani de Wit, Adrian Blake, David Min.

AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

The odds of -152 look too good to pass up when it comes to both teams scoring in this Eredivisie showdown. A nice potential return is on the cards by taking this BTTS Yes option and we think it has a good chance.

We’re always focused on the Eredivisie form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs FC Utrecht league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 straight AZ games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 AZ games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 AZ games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Utrecht games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 13 of the last 19 Utrecht games on the road.
BTTS Yes Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 60.2% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isak Steiner Jensen Under 0.5 Shots On Target -118 BetMGM logo

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ) has failed to record a shot on goal in seven of the past nine Eredivisie games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Target bet can be backed at -118.

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David Min to Score +380 BetMGM logo

David Min (Utrecht) has registered three goals in his past nine Eredivisie matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +380.

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Corners Prediction

Utrecht Over 3.5 Corners -110 BetMGM logo

The past 5 Utrecht games have involved them having an average of 6.40 corners, with AZ Alkmaar conceding over 3.5 corners in their previous three matches. We’re happy to back the -110 when it comes to Utrecht covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
AZ Alkmaar Logo AZ Alkmaar
Total
9.50 5.60 3.90
Home
9.80 6.30 3.50
Away
10.20 5.90 4.30
Utrecht Logo Utrecht
Total
10.00 5.40 4.60
Home
9.50 5.30 4.20
Away
10.40 4.80 5.60
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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -152
Asian Handicap Utrecht +1 -119
Shots On Target Isak Steiner Jensen Under 0.5 -118

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AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

AZ Made Favourites by the Bookies

The Full-Time Result odds of -185 suggest that AZ Alkmaar are likely victors and there’s a 65% probability that the favourites win this Eredivisie clash. The market implies that FC Utrecht are the most unlikely to win at +450.

Taking AZ -1 on the Asian Handicap means a full payout at -112 if they beat Utrecht by two or more goals. A one-goal victory would see your stake pushed which means a full refund.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS Yes is available at -156 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Troy Parrott Heads First Goalscorer Market

Troy Parrott is the First Goalscorer favourite at +290 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at -105.

Player Goals
Troy Parrott (AZ)
First
-105
Anytime
+290
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Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
First
+245
Anytime
+600
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Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
First
+260
Anytime
+700
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Sven Mijnans (AZ)
First
+270
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Player Shots
Troy Parrott (AZ)
Over 4.5
+115
Under 4.5
-
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Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
Over 2.5
+135
Under 2.5
-
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Sven Mijnans (AZ)
Over 2.5
+108
Under 2.5
-
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Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
Over 1.5
-175
Under 1.5
-
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Can AZ Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

AZ have gone unbeaten at AFAS Stadion in the last ten games. The Alkmaar outfit have managed eight wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 3.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Utrecht have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The most recent AFAS Stadion meeting saw Utrecht claim a 2-1 win over AZ. The past 6 H2H meetings at AFAS Stadion have involved two wins each and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar Home Stats 8-2-0 4.20 3.10 1.10 9 1 7 3
Utrecht logo Utrecht Away Stats 3-3-4 3.00 1.60 1.40 6 4 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar League Stats
FC Utrecht logo FC Utrecht League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

The AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Rome Owusu-Oduro
30 Denso Kasius 3 Wouter Goes 5 Alexandre Penetra 34 Mees de Wit
6 Peer Koopmeiners 10 Sven Mijnans 26 Kees Smit
7 Weslley Pinto 9 Troy Parrott 17 Isak Steiner Jensen
1 Vasilios Barkas
2 Siebe Horemans 3 Mike van der Hoorn 44 Mike Eerdhuijzen 16 Souffian El Karouani
14 Zidane Iqbal 27 Alonzo Engwanda
26 Miliano Jonathans 20 Dani de Wit 15 Adrian Blake
9 David Min

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

AZ Alkmaar Substitutes

  • 4Maxim Dekker
  • 11Ibrahim Sadiq
  • 12Hobie Verhulst
  • 14Andrea Natali
  • 15Mateo Chavez
  • 21Dave Kwakman
  • 22Elijah Dijkstra
  • 25Lequincio Zeefuik
  • 27Ro-Zangelo Daal
  • 33Matej Sin
  • 41Jeroen Zoet

FC Utrecht Substitutes

  • 5Kolbeinn Finnsson
  • 6Davy van den Berg
  • 8Can Bozdogan
  • 10Yoann Cathline
  • 17Emirhan Demircan
  • 21Gjivai Zechiel
  • 22Miguel Rodriguez
  • 24Nick Viergever
  • 25Michael Brouwer
  • 40Matisse Didden
  • 55Derry Murkin
  • 91Sebastien Haller

Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups

23 Oct Europa Conference League
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Slovan Bratislava
18 Oct Eredivisie
Ajax 0-2 AZ Alkmaar
05 Oct Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Telstar
02 Oct Europa Conference League
Larnaca 4-0 AZ Alkmaar
28 Sep Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-1 AZ Alkmaar
24 Sep Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 2-2 PEC Zwolle

Previous FC Utrecht Lineups

23 Oct Europa League
Freiburg 2-0 Utrecht
18 Oct Eredivisie
Utrecht 3-1 Volendam
05 Oct Eredivisie
Feyenoord 3-2 Utrecht
02 Oct Europa League
Brann 1-0 Utrecht
28 Sep Eredivisie
Utrecht 2-2 SC Heerenveen
25 Sep Europa League
Utrecht 0-1 Lyon

Injuries & Suspensions

AZ Alkmaar Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lequincio Zeefuik Ankle
Denso Kasius Other
Jordy Clasie Ankle
Seiya Maikuma Knee
Mexx Meerdink Groin
FC Utrecht Injury Table
Type Name Info
Sebastien Haller National team c
David Min Ankle
Davy van den Berg Other
Team Squads

AZ Alkmaar Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Maarten Martens

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alexandre Penetra 5 D 9 810 9 0 1 0 3 0
Wouter Goes 3 D 9 801 9 0 0 0 3 0
Denso Kasius 30 D 9 790 9 0 2 0 2 0
Rome Owusu-Oduro 1 G 8 720 8 0 0 0 0 0
Kees Smit 26 M 8 687 8 0 1 2 3 0

FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ron Jans

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Souffian El Karouani 16 D 9 809 9 0 2 5 1 0
Gjivai Zechiel 21 M 9 773 9 0 2 0 1 0
Siebe Horemans 2 D 9 765 9 0 0 0 0 0
Alonzo Engwanda 27 M 9 723 9 0 0 0 2 0
Vasilios Barkas 1 G 8 675 8 0 0 0 0 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 15 13 1 1 46:17 40
2 Feyenoord 15 11 1 3 41:18 34
3 NEC Nijmegen 15 8 3 4 39:25 27
4 Ajax 15 7 5 3 28:20 26
5 AZ Alkmaar 15 7 4 4 28:24 25
6 Groningen 15 7 2 6 21:21 23
7 Utrecht 15 6 4 5 26:20 22
8 Twente 15 5 6 4 23:20 21
9 Sp. Rotterdam 15 6 2 7 17:28 20
10 Go Ahead E. 15 4 6 5 25:26 18
11 Fortuna Sittard 15 5 3 7 21:25 18
12 SC Heerenveen 15 4 5 6 23:26 17
13 Excelsior 15 5 1 9 14:26 16
14 PEC Zwolle 15 4 4 7 19:36 16
15 Volendam 15 3 5 7 19:27 14
16 Heracles 15 4 2 9 23:37 14
17 NAC Breda 15 3 3 9 15:24 12
18 Telstar 15 2 5 8 17:25 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Feyenoord 8 6 0 2 21:11 18
2 Utrecht 8 5 2 1 17:7 17
3 PSV 7 5 1 1 22:10 16
4 NEC Nijmegen 7 5 1 1 21:10 16
5 Ajax 8 5 1 2 13:7 16
6 Fortuna Sittard 8 4 2 2 12:10 14
7 AZ Alkmaar 7 3 3 1 18:15 12
8 Volendam 8 3 3 2 14:11 12
9 Go Ahead E. 7 3 3 1 12:9 12
10 SC Heerenveen 8 3 3 2 15:14 12
11 Groningen 7 3 2 2 11:7 11
12 Twente 7 3 2 2 10:10 11
13 Sp. Rotterdam 8 3 2 3 9:15 11
14 Heracles 7 3 1 3 18:18 10
15 NAC Breda 7 3 1 3 8:8 10
16 PEC Zwolle 7 3 1 3 6:11 10
17 Excelsior 8 3 0 5 6:9 9
18 Telstar 8 1 3 4 13:17 6