AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Oct 2025
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar |
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 19:12 | 18 |
| 8 | Utrecht |
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 18:11 | 13 |
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 GamesUtrecht 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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Weslley Pinto, Sven Mijnans, Isak Steiner Jensen, Troy Parrott.
FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Mike van der Hoorn, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani, Gjivai Zechiel, Alonzo Engwanda, Miliano Jonathans, David Min, Adrian Blake, Sebastien Haller.
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 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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Correct Score Prediction
There are attractive odds of +650 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
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 (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
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include BTTS Yes, Utrecht with an Asian Handicap of +1 along with Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ) to not record a shot on target.
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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 -172 suggest that AZ Alkmaar are likely victors and there’s a 63% probability that the favourites win this Eredivisie clash. The market implies that FC Utrecht are the most unlikely to win at +400.
Taking AZ -1 on the Asian Handicap means a full payout at -103 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 -152 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 -100.
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 Home Stats |
8-2-0 | 4.20 | 3.10 | 1.10 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
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
- Eredivisie: 18/01 2025 Utrecht 0 AZ Alkmaar 0
- Eredivisie: 29/09 2024 AZ Alkmaar 1 Utrecht 2
- Eredivisie: 19/05 2024 AZ Alkmaar 3 Utrecht 3
- Eredivisie: 03/12 2023 Utrecht 1 AZ Alkmaar 1
- KNVB Cup: 07/02 2023 AZ Alkmaar 1 Utrecht 2
- Eredivisie: 28/01 2023 AZ Alkmaar 5 Utrecht 5
- Eredivisie: 09/10 2022 Utrecht 1 AZ Alkmaar 2
- Eredivisie: 11/05 2022 Utrecht 2 AZ Alkmaar 2
- Eredivisie: 17/10 2021 AZ Alkmaar 5 Utrecht 1
- Eredivisie: 27/01 2021 AZ Alkmaar 0 Utrecht 1
AZ Alkmaar League Stats
FC Utrecht League Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for AZ Alkmaar this season are Troy Parrott (4), Mexx Meerdink (3), Denso Kasius (2)
- Top Assistors for AZ Alkmaar this season are Sven Mijnans (4), Kees Smit (2), Ernest Poku (1)
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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 Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Previous FC Utrecht Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 25:6 | 25 |
| 2 | PSV | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 27:12 | 22 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19:12 | 18 |
| 4 | Ajax | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17:12 | 16 |
| 5 | Groningen | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14:13 | 15 |
| 6 | NEC Nijmegen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 25:17 | 14 |
| 7 | Twente | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17:14 | 14 |
| 8 | Utrecht | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 18:11 | 13 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13:13 | 13 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13:22 | 13 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18:18 | 13 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:16 | 10 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 14 | NAC Breda | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13:19 | 9 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:17 | 8 |
| 16 | Telstar | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12:18 | 7 |
| 17 | Volendam | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10:16 | 7 |
| 18 | Heracles | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7:27 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Ajax | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 12 |
| 3 | Utrecht | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:5 | 10 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16:9 | 10 |
| 5 | PSV | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14:8 | 10 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 7 | Groningen | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:11 | 9 |
| 9 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:7 | 8 |
| 10 | Twente | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 11 | NAC Breda | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 12 | Excelsior | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Volendam | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Telstar | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:12 | 4 |
| 16 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 17 | PEC Zwolle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | 3 |
| 18 | Heracles | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:13 | 3 |
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