AZ Alkmaar v Utrecht prediction
Team pages: AZ Alkmaar · Utrecht · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for AZ Alkmaar v Utrecht, Eredivisie on Sun, 24 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
AZ Alkmaar host Utrecht in the Eredivisie on Sunday 24 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Form and the table
Eight of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, AZ Alkmaar have five wins, two draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.43 points per game, scoring 2.86 and conceding 1.29. AZ Alkmaar have scored 20 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). AZ Alkmaar have conceded 10 goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Both teams scored in 10 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Utrecht have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.25. Utrecht have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Utrecht have conceded 26 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
AZ Alkmaar (second) and Utrecht (11th) are nine points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have AZ Alkmaar the stronger side, 67 rating points above Utrecht (AZ Alkmaar 1765, Utrecht 1698, after at least 312 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 15 August 2026, finished Utrecht 1–4 AZ Alkmaar.
Team news
Predicted AZ Alkmaar XI (4-2-3-1): J. De Busser, L. Schouten, W. Goes, E. Dijkstra, M. Chávez, P. Koopmeiners, R. Daal, D. Kwakman, C. Stengs, J. Clasie, M. Meerdink — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ro-Zangelo Daal (5.8 per match over 11 appearances, five goals) and Peer Koopmeiners (4.8 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been AZ Alkmaar’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for AZ Alkmaar (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ro-Zangelo Daal averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 916 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Peer Koopmeiners averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 985 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Utrecht XI (3-4-3): V. Barkas, S. Horemans, M. Didden, N. Panagiotou, D. van den Berg, D. de Wit, A. Zagré, N. Vesterlund, Y. Cathline, A. Stepanov, A. Stepanov — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Stepanov (4.6 per match over three appearances, three goals) and Dani de Wit (3.9 per match over nine appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Utrecht’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Utrecht (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dani de Wit averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 775 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Eredivisie · AFAS Stadion
- Head-to-head (last 6): AZ Alkmaar 2 · draws 2 · Utrecht 2 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L · Utrecht 2W 1D 2L
AZ Alkmaar v Utrecht (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | AZ Alkmaar for / against | Line | Utrecht for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.13 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.13 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.75 for · 18.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.5 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 7.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.5 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16.25 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
AZ Alkmaar
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Oufkir n 8 | 38.4 | 3.2 | 2.3 | — |
| Weslley Patati n 8 | 33.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | — |
| M. Chávez n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | — |
| S. Maikuma n 8 | 22.5 | 2 | 2 | — |
| K. Smit n 8 | 64.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Byskov n 8 | 36 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| B. Kovacs n 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| J. Hornkamp n 8 | 30.9 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Mexx Meerdink n 8 | 64.4 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Weslley Patati n 8 | 33.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexx Meerdink n 8 | 64.4 | 0.9 | 0 |
| V. Byskov n 8 | 36 | 0 | 0.9 |
| J. Hornkamp n 8 | 30.9 | 0.7 | 0 |
| D. Kasius n 8 | 40.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| R. Daal n 8 | 83 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Maikuma n 8 | 22.5 | 5.5 |
| M. Chávez n 8 | 60.6 | 3.5 |
| M. de Wit n 8 | 57 | 2.4 |
| P. Koopmeiners n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| L. Schouten n 8 | 89.1 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Jari De Busser n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
Utrecht
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. van Duijn n 8 | 34.1 | 3 | 0.7 | — |
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 2.9 | 3.3 | — |
| M. Didden n 8 | 74.4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | — |
| M. Broholm n 8 | 39.6 | 2 | 2.8 | — |
| A. Zagré n 8 | 81.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Ángel Alarcón n 8 | 63.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Y. Cathline n 8 | 62.8 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Artem Stepanov n 8 | 66.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| A. Stepanov n 8 | 71.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Cathline n 8 | 62.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Stepanov n 8 | 71.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Artem Stepanov n 8 | 66.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ángel Alarcón n 8 | 63.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. van den Berg n 8 | 54.4 | 2.7 |
| P. Kloosterboer n 3 | 24.7 | 2.4 |
| A. Zagré n 8 | 81.5 | 2.2 |
| M. Broholm n 8 | 39.6 | 2 |
| S. Horemans n 8 | 81.9 | 1.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind AZ Alkmaar v Utrecht — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-15 Utrecht 1–4 AZ Alkmaar
- 2026-03-01 Utrecht 2–0 AZ Alkmaar
- 2025-10-26 AZ Alkmaar 4–1 Utrecht
- 2025-01-18 Utrecht 0–0 AZ Alkmaar
- 2024-09-29 AZ Alkmaar 1–2 Utrecht
- 2024-05-19 AZ Alkmaar 3–3 Utrecht
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between AZ Alkmaar and Utrecht?
- In their last 6 meetings, AZ Alkmaar won 2, Utrecht won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of AZ Alkmaar and Utrecht?
- Recent form — AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L; Utrecht 2W 1D 2L.
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