AZ Alkmaar v IF Elfsborg result

Full-time · AZ Alkmaar 3–2 IF Elfsborg

UEFA Europa League · · AFAS Stadion

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AZ Alkmaar 3–2 IF Elfsborg — AZ Alkmaar won this UEFA Europa League match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

AZ Alkmaar beat IF Elfsborg 3–2 at AFAS Stadion in the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday 25 September. AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions. IF Elfsborg are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — IF Elfsborg: Timothy Ouma (23’, assisted by Simon Hedlund) and Simon Hedlund (53’, assisted by Timothy Ouma); AZ Alkmaar: Ruben van Bommel (44’, 50’) and Troy Parrott (74’ pen). Sebastian Holmén (86’) was sent off.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: AZ Alkmaar 2.70, IF Elfsborg 0.14, from 16 shots to 3 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

J. Xhaja showed four yellow cards and one red — against 5.4 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — AZ Alkmaar: Sven Mijnans (80’) and K. Belić (90+3’); IF Elfsborg: Timothy Ouma (59’) and J. Abdulai (83’).

What it changes

AZ Alkmaar have scored 13 goals, the 13th-most (shared) of the 36 clubs (2024/25 so far). AZ Alkmaar have conceded 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 36 clubs.

IF Elfsborg have scored nine goals, the 14th-fewest (shared) of the 36 clubs (2024/25 so far). IF Elfsborg have conceded 14 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 36 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Timothy Ouma (IF Elfsborg) 11.2, Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar) 11.0 and Simon Hedlund (IF Elfsborg) 10.6 led the match.

Next up

AZ Alkmaar next host Juventus on 5 November 2026.

IF Elfsborg next host Orgryte IS on 1 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for AZ Alkmaar: AZ Alkmaar v Juventus, Thursday 5 November — the preview. Next for IF Elfsborg: IF Elfsborg v Orgryte IS, Sunday 1 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: AZ Alkmaar 3–2 IF Elfsborg · UEFA Europa League
  • Venue: AFAS Stadion · Alkmaar
  • Referee: J. Xhaja
  • Recent form: AZ Alkmaar 4W 1D 0L · IF Elfsborg 1W 3D 1L

AZ Alkmaar 3–2 IF Elfsborg (UEFA Europa League): 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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.75 / 1.38
Goals
against 0.63 / 1 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.6 / 9.33
Corners
against 6.4 / 5.17 · 2 of the last 2 over 9.5
over 5 matches
4.8 / 4.33
Shots on target
against 4 / 3.83 · 0 of the last 2 over 8.5
over 5 matches
2.6 / 3
Cards
against 2.2 / 1.33 · 2 of the last 2 over 3.5
over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 September 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 22 September 2024. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameAZ Alkmaar for / againstLineIF Elfsborg for / against
Goals scored
2.75 for · 0.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
6.6 for · 6.4 against n 5
9.5standard
9.33 for · 5.17 against n 6
Shots
14.6 for · 12.8 against n 5
19.5standard
12.17 for · 11.17 against n 6
Shots on target
4.8 for · 4 against n 5
8.5standard
4.33 for · 3.83 against n 6
Fouls committed
12 for · 9.8 against n 5
21.5standard
18.33 for · 11.17 against n 6
Cards shown
2.6 for · 2.2 against n 5
3.5standard
3 for · 1.33 against n 6

AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar Goalkeeper

AZ Alkmaar — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
R. Owusu-Oduro590450 min91.8 /9020.4 /9000 /90
J. Zoet19090 min22 /9000 /9000 /90
AZ Alkmaar — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Owusu-Oduro n 890
1.83/2

AZ Alkmaar Defensive

AZ Alkmaar — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. Maikuma690540 min294.8 /9050.8 /9010.2 /90549 /9061 /9020.3 /90
W. Goes688528 min20.3 /9071.2 /9040.7 /90203.4 /9030.5 /9020.3 /90
D. Møller Wolfe684506 min101.8 /9071.2 /9010.2 /90254.4 /9081.4 /9020.4 /90
Alexandre Penetra590450 min61.2 /9081.6 /9010.2 /90193.8 /9010.2 /9000 /90
D. Kasius12121 min28.6 /9028.6 /9000 /9028.6 /9000 /9000 /90
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AZ Alkmaar — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Maikuma n 690
15/1
1.56/3
Sebastian Holmén
J. Clasie n 888.6
0.54/0
0.54/0
Simon Hedlund
W. Goes n 888.5
0.94/2
1.14/2
Sebastian Holmén
S. Mijnans n 886.5
15/2
0.85/1
A. Qasem
D. Møller Wolfe n 868.3
1.34/3
0.84/1
Sebastian Holmén
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AZ Alkmaar — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Maikuma n 690
4.86/5
J. Clasie n 888.6
1.96/4
W. Goes n 888.5
0.43/0
S. Mijnans n 886.5
1.66/3
D. Møller Wolfe n 868.3
27/3
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AZ Alkmaar Attacking

AZ Alkmaar — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
T. Parrott680481 min40.7 /9000 /90193.6 /90112.1 /9071.3 /9030.6 /90
J. Addai22039 min00 /9000 /9012.3 /9012.3 /9012.3 /9036.9 /90
E. Poku13333 min00 /9000 /9012.7 /9000 /9025.5 /9038.2 /90
Mexx Meerdink11616 min15.6 /9000 /9015.6 /9015.6 /9000 /9015.6 /90
J. Clasie690540 min00 /9020.3 /9030.5 /9000 /9071.2 /9000 /90
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AZ Alkmaar — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Maikuma n 690
0.84/1
0.21/0
J. Clasie n 888.6
0.43/0
00/0
W. Goes n 888.5
0.32/0
00/0
S. Mijnans n 886.5
1.45/4
0.85/1
D. Møller Wolfe n 868.3
0.32/0
0.32/0
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AZ Alkmaar — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Clasie n 888.6
00/0
0.32/0
S. Maikuma n 690
00/0
00/0
W. Goes n 888.5
00/0
0.11/0
S. Mijnans n 886.5
0.43/0
0.11/0
D. Møller Wolfe n 868.3
00/0
0.21/0
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IF Elfsborg

IF Elfsborg Goalkeeper

IF Elfsborg — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Isak Pettersson13871135 min322.5 /90191.5 /9010.1 /90
M. Bundgaard12861035 min272.3 /90151.3 /9010.1 /90
IF Elfsborg — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for IF Elfsborg before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Isak Pettersson n 891.3
2.35/4
M. Bundgaard n 884.4
2.85/2

IF Elfsborg Defensive

IF Elfsborg — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Sebastian Holmén20861720 min462.4 /90221.2 /90160.8 /901075.6 /90251.3 /9070.4 /90
Niklas Hult19861635 min553 /90382.1 /9040.2 /901015.6 /90261.4 /9040.2 /90
T. Yegbe17891519 min110.7 /90231.4 /9060.4 /90543.2 /90140.8 /9020.1 /90
G. Henriksson15821233 min201.5 /90191.4 /90221.6 /90765.5 /90110.8 /9010.1 /90
J. Larsson1283995 min141.3 /9050.5 /9040.4 /90242.2 /9080.7 /9030.3 /90
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IF Elfsborg — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for IF Elfsborg before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Baidoo n 875.1
1.36/3
0.94/1
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Simon Hedlund n 872.9
2.26/4
1.13/2
J. Clasie
A. Qasem n 865.6
2.66/5
0.52/1
S. Mijnans
Sebastian Holmén n 885.6
1.36/3
1.37/1
D. Møller Wolfe
A. Zeneli n 844.5
00/0
1.34/1
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IF Elfsborg — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for IF Elfsborg before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Baidoo n 875.1
14/2
Simon Hedlund n 872.9
1.75/2
A. Qasem n 865.6
1.54/3
Sebastian Holmén n 885.6
2.97/5
A. Zeneli n 844.5
1.34/1
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IF Elfsborg Attacking

IF Elfsborg — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Abdulai19591122 min40.3 /9000 /90231.8 /90100.8 /90110.9 /90181.4 /90
P. Frick1243513 min20.4 /9000 /9081.4 /9040.7 /9061.1 /9000 /90
Camil Jebara826205 min00 /9000 /9052.2 /9010.4 /9031.3 /9031.3 /90
E. Holten361184 min10.5 /9000 /9031.5 /9010.5 /9010.5 /9000 /90
D. Krasniqi32677 min00 /9000 /9011.2 /9011.2 /9000 /9000 /90
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IF Elfsborg — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for IF Elfsborg before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Baidoo n 875.1
1.97/3
15/2
Simon Hedlund n 872.9
0.83/2
0.62/2
A. Qasem n 865.6
14/2
0.53/0
Sebastian Holmén n 885.6
0.43/0
0.11/0
A. Zeneli n 844.5
2.56/3
14/0
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IF Elfsborg — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for IF Elfsborg before kick-off, to 22 September 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Baidoo n 875.1
0.64/0
00/0
Simon Hedlund n 872.9
0.21/0
0.21/0
A. Qasem n 865.6
0.21/0
0.31/1
Sebastian Holmén n 885.6
0.11/0
0.11/0
A. Zeneli n 844.5
0.52/0
0.82/1
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
AZ AlkmaarIF Elfsborg
66%Possession34%
2.70Expected goals (xG)0.14
16Shots3
9Shots on target2
4Shots off target0
3Blocked shots1
11Shots inside the box1
7Corners0
2Offsides3
12Fouls15
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
0Saves5
588Passes300
84%Pass accuracy67%

AZ Alkmaar Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. Owusu-Oduro9000000006.3
S. Maikuma9000000107.3
W. Goes9000001006.9
Alexandre Penetra9000100106.9
D. Møller Wolfe9000000407
J. Clasie9000110107.2
T. Parrott9010433008.2
Ruben van Bommel8920642108.7
P. Koopmeiners8400002006.7
S. Mijnans84000013Y6.9
I. Sadiq5700000006.5
J. Addai sub3300000006.9
K. Belić sub11000000Y6.3
Z. Buurmeester sub1100001106.9
Mexx Meerdink sub10011000–

IF Elfsborg Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Isak Pettersson9000000006.3
T. Yegbe9000000107.5
Simon Hedlund9011111208.2
B. Zeneli9000000006.3
A. Qasem9000000106.2
Buhari Ibrahim8800000006
Niklas Hult8800000106.5
Sebastian Holmén86000001R6.5
T. Ouma78111114Y7.9
M. Baidoo7800000006.5
A. Zeneli5500000106.7
J. Abdulai sub35000000Y6.2
J. Larsson sub1200000006.7
P. Frick sub1200000006.3
Rami Kaib sub20000000–
E. Holten sub20000000–

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 AZ Alkmaar v IF Elfsborg — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
AZ AlkmaarWDWWW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 3 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
IF ElfsborgLDWDD
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
AZ Alkmaar#19 pos11 pts8 pl0 GD
IF Elfsborg#26 pos10 pts8 pl-5 GD
Goals per game
AZ Alkmaar scored1.63
IF Elfsborg scored1.13
AZ Alkmaar conceded1.63
IF Elfsborg conceded1.75

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