Match story
- AZ Alkmaar created the clearer chances on xG (3.59 vs 0.99, Δ 2.60).
- AZ Alkmaar fired more attempts (18 vs 8 shots).
- AZ Alkmaar was more accurate in front of goal (39% on target vs 25%).
AZ Alkmaar defeated Utrecht 4-1 in Eredivisie. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 10 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar. Bas Nijhuis, Netherlands officiated the match. The full-time result capped a AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht meeting in Eredivisie with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for AZ Alkmaar and Utrecht. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
EredivisieRecorded meetings: 19 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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