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Probable Lineups

FC Utrecht
4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(39) 24 Goals 18 (38)
(27) 19 Assists 17 (27)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
26.7 Average Age 23.3
182.6 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (1)
(53%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 48% (46%)
(0.8) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.4)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

FC Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Player Reason Status Rating
Vasilios Barkas Out 6.6
Niklas Vesterlund Out 6.88
Rickson van Hees Out N/A
Rafik El Arguioui Out N/A
Noah Ohio Out 6.4
Can Bozdogan Out 6.5
Player Reason Status Rating
Ruben van Bommel Out 6.81
Mayckel Lahdo Out 6.56
Ibrahim Sadiq Out 7.6
Sem Westerveld Out N/A

Team News

FC Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
  • No fewer than six players are ruled out for Utrecht on Saturday with head coach Rons Jans expected to make few changes from last time out.
  • Mayckel Lahdo, Ruben van Bommel, Ibrahim Sadiq and Sem Westerveld are missing for AZ heading into this Eredivisie weekend.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
3 FC Utrecht 12 7 4 43
5 AZ Alkmaar 12 4 6 40

Prediction

  • In-form AZ can extend their unbeaten streak to seven straight Eredivisie games when they visit Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard on Saturday.
  • Utrecht currently sits in third place with 39 points, just three points behind second-placed Ajax, who occupy a Champions League qualifying spot. Fourth-placed Feyenoord, the first team outside of the Champions League spots, trails Utrecht by four points. Utrecht won their last Eredivisie match 2-1 against Feyenoord at Stadion Feijenoord.
  • AZ, on the other hand, played to a 2-2 draw with PSV at Philips Stadion in their last Eredivisie match, which extended their unbeaten streak to six games. They are currently in sixth place with 33 points, just two points behind Feyenoord, who hold the final Europa League qualifying spot.
  • In their last encounter in Eredivisie action, Utrecht defeated AZ 2-1 at AFAS Stadion in September. Yoann Cathline opened the scoring for the Domstedelingen in the 32nd minute, with Paxten Aaronson also finding the net. Troy Parrott scored the only goal for AZ in the 24th minute.
  • Utrecht has had the better of AZ in recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in their last four Eredivisie matches against them. AZ is seeking their first league win against Utrecht since October 2022. During this period, Utrecht has outscored AZ 11 goals to 10.
  • Utrecht's standout players this season include Aaronson, Cathline, and Noah Ohio. Aaronson is their top scorer with five goals, followed closely by Cathline and Ohio, who have four goals each.
  • For AZ, Troy Parrott has been a key attacking threat, scoring ten goals, including five that opened the scoring in matches. He is currently tied for second place in league goals scored for the 2024/2025 season.
  • At Stadion Galgenwaard this season, Utrecht has recorded five wins, one draw, and three losses in nine Eredivisie home matches. However, they are currently on a three-match winless streak at home in the Eredivisie, dating back to December 2024 against PSV. Meanwhile, AZ has achieved five wins, two draws, and two losses in away matches this season, and they are looking to extend their three-match unbeaten streak on the road. Their last away defeat in the Eredivisie was in November 2024 against Feyenoord.
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FC Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
Y. Cathline 7.19
P. Aaronson 7.19
S. El Karouani 7.08
P. Koopmeiners 7.16
S. Maikuma 7.07
S. Mijnans 7.04
P. Aaronson 6
Y. Cathline 4
N. Ohio 4
T. Parrott 12
M. Meerdink 6
S. Mijnans 4
S. El Karouani 6
J. Toornstra 4
Y. Cathline 3
D.M. Wolfe 4
P. Koopmeiners 4
S. Mijnans 3

Match Forecast

FC Utrecht will make a comeback if they go behind  
FC Utrecht will dominate in the air  
AZ Alkmaar will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.