Utrecht and AZ face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Eredivisie season. The game takes place at Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday, 01/03/2026, at 15:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Utreg vs AZ Alkmaar, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Utrecht vs AZ

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

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👉 Our prediction is: Utrecht to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Utrecht is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against AZ, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Utrecht to win the first half in the half-time market.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Utrecht and AZ.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Utreg preview

Utrecht comes into the match having played 24 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.29 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses.

Utrecht's attack has scored 58 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.

The offence system of Utrecht is led by Victor Jensen as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Souffian Elkarouani, who has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 52 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.

AZ Alkmaar preview

On the other hand, AZ comes into the match having played 24 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.63 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.

AZ's attack has scored 78 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.95.

The offence system of AZ is led by Troy Parrott as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mees De Wit, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.58 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

Head to head: Utrecht vs AZ

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Utrecht Team Logo

Utrecht

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W L D

1.29

Home D L L L D

1.5

Away W W D L D

1.08

Away Team

AZ Team Logo

AZ

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D L W

1.63

Home W D L D W

1.67

Away W W L L L

1.58

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Published on 26 February 2026, at 20:32 Last updated on 26 February 2026, at 20:32
Author: Amauri Barbosa

I’m a journalist and content creator with over 7 years of experience in sports betting. At APWin, I live football and betting markets, and outside the screen I’m also a marathon runner always chasing performance.