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AZ Alkmaar vs FC Utrecht

Expert Analysis: AZ Alkmaar vs FC Utrecht

The upcoming match between AZ Alkmaar and FC Utrecht on October 26, 2025, presents an intriguing set of betting opportunities. Both teams have shown competitive performances throughout the season, making this match highly anticipated by fans and bettors alike. With AZ Alkmaar having a strong home record and FC Utrecht known for their resilience on the road, the dynamics of this game are set to be compelling.

AZ Alkmaar

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FC Utrecht

LLWLLDate: 2025-10-26Time: 15:45
(FT)Venue: AFAS StadionScore: 4-1

Predictions:

MarketPredictionOddResult
Home Team To Score In 1st Half98.30%(4-1)
Over 1.5 Goals65.60%(4-1) 1.15
First Goal Between Minute 0-2976.40%(4-1) 5' min 1.83
Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half73.90%(4-1)
Under 5.5 Cards76.40%(4-1)
Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half65.60%(4-1) 2-0 1H 1.22
Both Teams To Score60.90% 10.00
Home Team To Win64.90%(4-1) 1.53
Over 2.5 Goals60.90% 1.57
Over 2.5 BTTS64.00% 1.95
Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half60.10%(4-1) 2-1 2H 1.40
Under 4.5 Cards61.40%(4-1)
Avg. Total Goals4.33%(4-1)
Yellow Cards2.90%(4-1)
Avg. Goals Scored2.50%(4-1)
Avg. Conceded Goals2.53%(4-1)

Betting Predictions

Home Team to Score in 1st Half

  • Odds: 98.00
  • Prediction: Given AZ Alkmaar’s attacking prowess and their tendency to capitalize early in games, there’s a strong likelihood they will score in the first half.

Over 1.5 Goals

  • Odds: 61.50
  • Prediction: With both teams favoring an attacking style, it is expected that the game will see more than one and a half goals.

First Goal Between Minute 0-29

  • Odds: 77.90
  • Prediction: The aggressive starts by both teams suggest that the first goal is likely to come within the first 29 minutes.

Away Team Not To Score in 1st Half

  • Odds: 73.60
  • Prediction: Given AZ Alkmaar’s strong defense at home and FC Utrecht’s struggle to break down defenses early in games, it’s plausible that Utrecht won’t score in the first half.

Under 5.5 Cards

  • Odds: 75.80
  • Prediction: Considering both teams’ discipline and relatively clean sheets this season, under 5.5 cards is a reasonable expectation.

Both Teams Not To Score in 1st Half

  • Odds: 62.10
  • Prediction: Despite aggressive starts, defensive setups could lead to a goalless first half as both teams feel each other out.

Both Teams To Score

  • Odds: 60.80
  • Prediction: With both teams capable of scoring and recent trends showing open games, it’s likely both will find the net.

Home Team to Win

  • Odds: 63.80
  • Prediction: Playing at home gives AZ Alkmaar a significant advantage, making their victory a plausible outcome.

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Odds: 66.00
  • Prediction: The attacking nature of both teams suggests that over 2.5 goals is a likely scenario.

Over 2.5 BTTS (Both Teams To Score)

  • Odds: 61.80
  • Prediction: Given the offensive capabilities of both sides, it’s expected that both will score, contributing to over 2.5 goals.

Both Teams Not To Score in 2nd Half

  • Odds: 65.00
  • Prediction: As games often tighten in the second half with fatigue setting in, a goalless second half is a reasonable prediction.

Under 4.5 Cards

  • Odds: 62.30
  • Prediction: Both teams have maintained discipline throughout the season, suggesting under 4.5 cards is likely.

Average Total Goals: 3.63

The expected average total goals for this match is around 3.63, indicating an entertaining game with multiple scoring opportunities for both sides.

Average Cards Statistics

The average number of yellow cards expected is approximately 2.50, reflecting disciplined play by both teams.

Average Goals Statistics

Average goals scored by AZ Alkmaar are around 2.20 while FC Utrecht concedes on average about 1.73 goals per match, suggesting potential for an exciting contest with multiple goals.