Waalwijk v AZ Alkmaar result
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Waalwijk 1–3 AZ Alkmaar — AZ Alkmaar won this Eredivisie match.
The result
AZ Alkmaar won 3–1 at Mandemakers Stadion in the Eredivisie on Sunday 20 August. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Waalwijk, from fewer shots (7 to 15), created the better chances, 1.82 xG to 1.39 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
The goals
AZ Alkmaar came from behind: Waalwijk led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Waalwijk: Michiel Kramer (41’ pen); AZ Alkmaar: Vangelis Pavlidis (54’, assisted by Ernest Poku; 79’, assisted by Ernest Poku) and Dani de Wit (59’).
Discipline
A. Bos showed three yellow cards — against 2.5 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Waalwijk: Michiel Kramer (58’) and Richonell Margaret (76’); AZ Alkmaar: Ernest Poku (63’).
What it changes
Waalwijk have lost their last five matches in all competitions. AZ Alkmaar have won their last four matches in all competitions. AZ Alkmaar have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Vangelis Pavlidis (AZ Alkmaar) 10.0, Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) 6.5 and Dani de Wit (AZ Alkmaar) 5.4 led the match.
Next up
Waalwijk next travel to Willem II on 9 May 2026.
AZ Alkmaar next travel to Ararat-Armenia on 22 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Waalwijk: Barendrecht v Waalwijk, Tuesday 27 October — the preview. Next for AZ Alkmaar: Ararat-Armenia v AZ Alkmaar, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Waalwijk 1–3 AZ Alkmaar · Eredivisie
- Venue: Mandemakers Stadion · Waalwijk
- Referee: A. Bos
- Head-to-head (last 6): Waalwijk 3 · draws 0 · AZ Alkmaar 3 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Waalwijk 1W 0D 4L · AZ Alkmaar 4W 0D 1L
Waalwijk 1–3 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 August 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Waalwijk for / against | Line | AZ Alkmaar for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.25 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3 for · 7.75 against n 4 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.2 for · 3.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 8.5 for · 19 against n 4 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.2 for · 9 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 for · 9.5 against n 4 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.4 for · 3.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 7.25 for · 9.25 against n 4 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.6 for · 10.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 0.75 against n 4 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.8 for · 1.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Bos — 2.45 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 20.73 fouls over 11 matches (1 to the home side, 1.45 to the away side).
Waalwijk
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Oukili n 8 | 69.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| Julen Lobete n 8 | 50.9 | 1.5 | 3.5 | — |
| Kevin Felida n 4 | 33.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | — |
| Dario Van Den Buijs n 8 | 73.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | — |
| J. Bruma n 8 | 60 | 1.1 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julen Lobete n 8 | 50.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| M. Seuntjens n 8 | 77.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Z. Bakkali n 8 | 31.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| R. Kuijpers n 8 | 19.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Michiel Kramer n 8 | 75.5 | 1 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Bakkali n 8 | 31.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| R. Kuijpers n 8 | 19.9 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Michiel Kramer n 8 | 75.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| M. Seuntjens n 8 | 77.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Julen Lobete n 8 | 50.9 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Felida n 4 | 33.3 | 5.4 |
| S. Adewoye n 8 | 85.3 | 3.3 |
| J. Lelieveld n 8 | 73.6 | 3.1 |
| Y. Oukili n 8 | 69.4 | 3.1 |
| Thierry Lutonda n 8 | 87.8 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 5.5 |
| Joel Pereira n 8 | 80.3 | 4.6 |
AZ Alkmaar
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexx Meerdink n 6 | 25.3 | 3.6 | 1.8 | — |
| D. de Wit n 8 | 75.5 | 2.5 | 1.2 | — |
| D. Mihailovic n 8 | 22.6 | 2.5 | 1.5 | — |
| J. Odgaard n 8 | 70.6 | 2.4 | 1.8 | — |
| S. Mijnans n 8 | 84.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Odgaard n 8 | 70.6 | 2.5 | 1 |
| V. Pavlidis n 8 | 84.4 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| J. Karlsson n 8 | 73.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| D. de Wit n 8 | 75.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| D. Mihailovic n 8 | 22.6 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Poku n 4 | 18.3 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Ruben van Bommel n 4 | 59 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| J. Karlsson n 8 | 73.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| D. Mihailovic n 8 | 22.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| V. Pavlidis n 8 | 84.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Poku n 4 | 18.3 | 4.9 |
| Mayckel Lahdo n 8 | 40.9 | 3.9 |
| S. Mijnans n 8 | 84.3 | 2.8 |
| D. Kasius n 8 | 38.3 | 2.6 |
| D. de Wit n 8 | 75.5 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Ryan n 8 | 93.8 | 2.3 |
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Match statistics & details
| Waalwijk | AZ Alkmaar | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Possession | 55% |
| 1.82 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.39 |
| 7 | Shots | 15 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 1 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 11 |
| 1 | Corners | 10 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 384 | Passes | 460 |
| 80% | Pass accuracy | 87% |
Waalwijk player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Lelieveld | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Dario Van Den Buijs | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Thierry Lutonda | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Denilho Cleonise | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Michiel Kramer | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| Kevin Felida | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Y. Oukili | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Gaari | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Z. Bakkali | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Min | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Margaret sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| R. Niemeijer sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Bruma sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Lokesa sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| P. Vroegh sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
AZ Alkmaar player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ryan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Y. Sugawara | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Bazoer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Pantelis Hatzidiakos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Mijnans | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| V. Pavlidis | 90 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
| D. de Wit | 85 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| D. Møller Wolfe | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Goudmijn | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Odgaard | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Ruben van Bommel | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Mayckel Lahdo sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| E. Poku sub | 45 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Y | 7.6 |
| D. Mihailovic sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Kasius sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Kwakman sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Waalwijk v AZ Alkmaar — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-04-23 AZ Alkmaar 3–0 Waalwijk
- 2022-11-06 Waalwijk 3–1 AZ Alkmaar
- 2022-05-15 AZ Alkmaar 1–3 Waalwijk
- 2022-02-09 Waalwijk 0–4 AZ Alkmaar
- 2021-08-14 Waalwijk 1–0 AZ Alkmaar
- 2021-05-01 Waalwijk 1–3 AZ Alkmaar
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Waalwijk and AZ Alkmaar?
- In their last 6 meetings, Waalwijk won 3, AZ Alkmaar won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Waalwijk and AZ Alkmaar?
- Recent form — Waalwijk 1W 0D 4L; AZ Alkmaar 4W 0D 1L.
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