FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

FC Utrecht

W W W L D

4th place in Holland Eredivisie

0-0

18/01/2025 13:45

AZ Alkmaar

L D W W W

5th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar preview before placing your bet.

FC Utrecht will face AZ Alkmaar in Holland Eredivisie on January 18, 2025 at 13:45.
FC Utrecht are currently 4th with 64 points after 34 matches.
AZ Alkmaar sit 5th with 57 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.37.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:45

2025-01-18

FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar - Prediction & Odds

FC Utrecht

AZ Alkmaar

2025-01-18 13:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	79	34	25	4	5	103	39	64
02 AFC Ajax	78	34	24	6	4	67	32	35
03 Feyenoord	68	34	20	8	6	76	38	38
04 FC Utrecht	64	34	18	10	6	62	45	17
05 AZ Alkmaar	57	34	16	9	9	58	37	21
06 FC Twente Enschede	54	34	15	9	10	62	49	13
07 Go Ahead Eagles	51	34	14	9	11	57	55	2
08 NEC Nijmegen	43	34	12	7	15	51	46	5
09 SC Heerenveen	43	34	12	7	15	42	57	-15
10 PEC Zwolle	41	34	10	11	13	43	51	-8
11 Fortuna Sittard	41	34	11	8	15	37	54	-17
12 Sparta Rotterdam	39	34	9	12	13	39	43	-4
13 Groningen	39	34	10	9	15	40	53	-13
14 Heracles Almelo	38	34	9	11	14	42	63	-21
15 NAC Breda	33	34	8	9	17	34	58	-24
16 Willem II	26	34	6	8	20	34	56	-22
17 RKC Waalwijk	25	34	6	7	21	44	74	-30
18 Almere City FC	22	34	4	10	20	23	64	-41

Head To Head

29/09/2024 14:00

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 2

FC Utrecht

HOL D1

19/05/2024 08:30

AZ Alkmaar

3 - 3

FC Utrecht

HOL D1

03/12/2023 11:45

FC Utrecht

1 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

07/02/2023 13:45

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 1

FC Utrecht

HOLC

28/01/2023 16:00

AZ Alkmaar

5 - 5

FC Utrecht

HOL D1

09/10/2022 08:30

FC Utrecht

1 - 2

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

AZ Alkmaar

Draw

67%

FC Utrecht

33%

FC Utrecht Last 6 matches

22/12/2024 09:30

FC Utrecht 2 - 5 Fortuna Sittard

HOL D1

18/12/2024 15:00

AFC 0 - 8 FC Utrecht

HOLC

15/12/2024 07:15

FC Utrecht 3 - 3 Go Ahead Eagles

HOL D1

08/12/2024 11:45

Almere City FC 1 - 3 FC Utrecht

HOL D1

04/12/2024 15:00

AFC Ajax 2 - 2 FC Utrecht

HOL D1

01/12/2024 07:15

FC Utrecht 2 - 5 PSV Eindhoven

HOL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches AZ Alkmaar

21/12/2024 15:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0 FC Twente Enschede

HOL D1

18/12/2024 16:00

AZ Alkmaar 3 - 1 Groningen

HOLC

15/12/2024 15:00

NAC Breda 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

12/12/2024 13:45

Ludogorets Razgrad 2 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

UEFA EL

08/12/2024 09:30

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 1 AFC Ajax

HOL D1

01/12/2024 09:30

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0 Heracles Almelo

HOL D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Played games

FC Utrecht

AZ Alkmaar

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored

Avg. per game

1.81

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

28 (82%)6 (18%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

31 (86%)5 (14%)

FC Utrecht

Recent matches

AZ Alkmaar

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

/Yes

(62%)21 13(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Utrecht

AZ Alkmaar

Shots

FC Utrecht

Total shots

14.68 avg / game

Blocked

134 total

Avg. 4.47

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

14.56 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 3.48

FC Utrecht Pass AZ Alkmaar

Total passes

13372

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

17198

Avg. 478 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Utrecht

Played games

AZ Alkmaar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.33

4.71

160

Corners

220

6.11

21.15

719

Throw-ins

692

19.22

1.03

Offsides

1.25

3.15

107

GK saves

1.94

FC Utrecht

DISCIPLINARY

AZ Alkmaar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.38

1.61

0.03

0.11

10.41

354

Fouls

373

10.36

19.00

646

Tackles

647

17.97

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How We Build the FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar on 18 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Utrecht's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AZ Alkmaar's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where FC Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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