Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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UTRECHT VS AZ - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW

NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: UTRECHT VS AZ

As Utrecht prepare to host AZ on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 16:45, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

UTRECHT PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE

Utrecht, currently 8th in the standings with 31 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 18 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

AZ PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE

AZ, sitting 5th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR UTRECHT VS AZ

Recent meetings between Utrecht and AZ have been competitive, with AZ claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-4). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Zwolle, Utrecht recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Barkas, El Karouani, van der Hoorn, Didden, Vesterlund, Zechiel, Engwanda, Cathline, De Wit, Alarcon, Stepanov. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

AZ's last outing came against Sparta Rotterdam, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Zoet, Chavez, van Duijl, Penetra, Goes, Jensen, Koopmeiners, Boogaard, Sin, Parrott, Hornkamp. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Utrecht are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Utrecht and AZ are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR UTRECHT VS AZ

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Utrecht's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. AZ's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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