Utrecht will host AZ Alkmaar in the upcoming Eredivisie round on Saturday, 18 January.
With both teams battling for a place in Europe next season, who will get the important points from this match? Find that out by reading our Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar prediction and preview.
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Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: Competitive clash likely
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in 78% of Utrecht's matches in the league this season.
- We saw both teams score in 61% of AZ Alkmaar's games in the Eredivisie so far.
- Four of the previous five meetings between Utrecht and AZ have ended in draws.
Correct score prediction: Utrecht 2-2 AZ Alkmaar
Both teams enter this match after securing good results in the last round, with Utrecht beating Feyenoord and AZ drawing with PSV Eindhoven. With this in mind, we can see this match ending without a winner, with goals on both sides, like four of the last five duels between Utrecht and AZ.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies expect a close game
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.00%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar odds that the guests are the expected winners by a very slim margin, which makes sense looking at the standings where the two teams are only separated by six points.
Furthermore, AZ Alkmaar have been in better form recently since they're on a streak of six games without a loss, while Utrecht have done better overall.
You can discover more Eredivisie tips on our latest football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: Mostly draws in recent games
Four of the last five duels between Utrecht and AZ have ended in draws, altohough one of them was in the Dutch Cup and Utrecht have ended up as winners in that match after extra time. When it comes to their overall H2H record, AZ Alkmaar have the advantage: 47-20-36.
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
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FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/05/24
AZ
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/12/23
FC Utrecht
AZ
Netherlands Cup 07/02/23
AZ
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 28/01/23
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FC Utrecht
Utrecht preview: Still going strong despite the odds
Not many people expected to see Utrecht in third place in the Eredivisie standings after half of the season was played, but they are rightfully there and they sit just seven points behind league leaders PSV. That being said, Utrecht have notched a couple of losses in their last six games in the league, but they enter this match after beating Feyenoord in the last round.
Utrecht are currently without Noah Ohio, who is dealing with a foot injury.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), Vesterlund, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani, Iqbal, Engwanda, Rodriguez, Jensen, Cathline & Min
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
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FC Twente
2
FC Utrecht
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
RKC
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
W
Ajax
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
FC Utrecht
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
2
FC Utrecht
2
AZ Alkmaar preview: Hoping to extend their impressive streak
After five wins in a row, AZ Alkmaar have met with PSV in Eindhoven in the last round of the Eredivisie and they were close to getting all three points, but in the end had to satisfy for a draw. Overall, AZ have 33 points from 18 games, which puts them in fifth place in the standings right now.
Sem Westerveld is the only injured player at the club ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Owusu-Oduro (GK), Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe, Koopmeiners, Clasie, Poku, Mijnans, Addai & Parrott
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Groningen
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Go Ahead Eagles
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
D
NAC
1
AZ
1
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
AZ
1 (2)
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Heracles
1
AZ
0
Player to watch: Troy Parrott
One of the main drivers of AZ's recent surge is Parrott, who has scored 10 goals in the league this season. The young Irish forward has managed to overcome the odds and replace the team's top scorer last season Vangelis Pavlidis, so Parrot is the player to watch in this match.
