Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips - Eredivisie
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Eredivisie Predictions
AZ Alkmaar’s smashing start to the 2026-27 season faces an away test at Utrecht, who are desperate to avoid back-to-back defeats to begin the Eredivisie season. This matchday two game on Saturday at Stadion Galgenwaard between the 12th-placed ‘Cathedral Citizens’ and the 4th-placed ‘Cheese Farmers’ is likely to see at least a point for the hosts, so our match prediction is Utrecht or draw.
Utrecht’s 2-1 defeat on matchday one puts them in the bottom eight of the standings. AZ’s 2-0 win keeps them just outside the top three on goal difference.
Early goals in each half pegged Utrecht back as they lost 2-1 away at Groningen on matchday one. That result made it five defeats from their last seven games (W2).
Utrecht will be desperate to wind the clock back as they finished last season with six wins from their last eight league games. It gets better at home, where they have won their last six home league games.
AZ needed two quick goals just after the hour mark to win 2-0 at home against Den Haag on matchday one. That followed a dominant 4-0 win over PSV in the Johan Cruyff Shield, making the visitors a strong favourite here. AZ’s away record still needs an uplift, though, as they failed to win their last five league trips (D2, L3).
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Utrecht v AZ Alkmaar Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.9 | 3.55 | 2.26 |
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3.13 | 3.78 | 2.24 |
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3.06 | 3.7 | 2.19 |
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3.06 | 3.7 | 2.19 |
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3.06 | 3.7 | 2.19 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar?
Our prediction for the Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar match is: Utrecht or draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 15/08/2026 between Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar in Eredivisie :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.43% for a win of Utrecht against AZ Alkmaar with odds of 3.13 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar is 20.92% with odds of 3.78 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 36.65% chance ⭐ for a win of AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht with odds of 2.38 at Betsson.
Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar Prediction and Best Odds:
| Utrecht AZ Alkmaar Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht wins | 42.43% | 3.13 at 1xbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 58.92% | 1.88 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 59.17% | |
| Half-time: AZ Alkmaar / Full-time: Utrecht | 16.47% | 34 at Betsson |
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Form
Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar's standings in the Eredivisie
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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19 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 |
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15
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5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -13 |
Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
2 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - Eredivisie
21 May 2026 - Eredivisie
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 May 2026 - Eredivisie
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
2 May 2026 - Eredivisie
11 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
24 May 2026 - Eredivisie
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
26 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
15 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
2 Aug 2026 - Johan Cruijff Schaal
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
3 May 2026 - Eredivisie
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2026 - Johan Cruijff Schaal
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
23 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
9 Apr 2026 - Conference League
22 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie
19 Mar 2026 - Conference League
Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
50 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Mar 2026 - Eredivisie
26 Oct 2025 - Eredivisie
18 Jan 2025 - Eredivisie
29 Sept 2024 - Eredivisie
19 May 2024 - Eredivisie
3 Dec 2023 - Eredivisie
Utrecht against AZ Alkmaar Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
K. Gadellaa
M. Brouwer
DefenderN. Ogidi Nwankwo
P. Kloosterboer
MidfielderM. Didden
K. Paredes
Z. Iqbal
J. Overeem
D. Van Den Berg
D. Min
A. Blake
E. Owen
H. Verhulst
R. Owusu Oduro
DefenderS. Maikuma
B. van Duijl
R. Ichihara
M. De Wit
MidfielderM. Sin
H. de Wit
ForwardB. Kovacs
C. Stengs
A. Oufkir
S. van Duijn
Most goals and assists
Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
A. Stepanov
(5 Goals)
R. Daal
(4 Goals)
D. Van Den Berg
(2 Assists)
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Y. Cathline
(2 Assists)
, 
N. Vesterlund
(2 Assists)
M. Chavez
(3 Assists)
Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar Key Points
- Alkmaar have drawn five of their last six Eredivisie matches.
- Alkmaar have failed to win their last five away league games.
- Utrecht are unbeaten in their last seven home league games, including six consecutive wins.
- Utrecht have avoided defeat in 11 of their last 14 regular season Eredivisie matches.
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Our Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
Continuing their poor run from the friendlies, Utrecht fell to a matchday one loss. That leaves them gasping for breath here, as two defeats out of two would make things tricky. Unfortunately for the hosts, AZ started the season well, winning the Johan Cruyff Shield and then starting with a comfortable win on matchday one.
Utrecht avoided defeat in seven of their last eight matches against Alkmaar in all competitions, though, and will also be desperate for points. The hosts could provide stubborn resistance, so our Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar prediction is Utrecht or draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Utrecht AZ Alkmaar
| Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht wins | 2.38 | 3.13 | +31.5% |
| Draw | 3.68 | 3.78 | +2.7% |
| AZ Alkmaar wins | 2.72 | 2.38 | -12.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Utrecht is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 31.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 42.0% and is now 31.9% (-10.1%)
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