AZ Alkmaar will host Willem II in the sixth round of the Dutch championship. The hosts are in the lead in the standings, and the guests are in the relegation zone. Is there a chance for an outsider on September 11th? The answer is in our betting tip
Command Analysis
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar has had a great start to the season and is still not losing points in the Eredivisie. After five rounds, the hosts remain the only championship team that has won all matches. Moreover, they managed to win the National Super Cup, leaving no chance for PSV (4-0). Thus, the winning streak in official matches reached six matches. In the last round of the championship, AZ scored a strong-willed away victory over Heerenveen (3:2).
Willem II
Willem II still justifies his status as an outsider and is one of the main contenders for departure from the Eredivisie. The club managed to score only one point in four matches and ranks 16th out of 18, ahead of Den Haag and Cambyur only in additional indicators. It was possible to avoid defeat only in the home match with Heerenveen (2:2). In the remaining matches, there were major defeats from Go Ahead Eagles (1:4), Nijmegen (1:4) and Excelsior (0:3).
The hosts performed well at the start of this season and continue to advance in the championship without losses. Willem II is not the opponent who can interrupt this series. The guests lost almost all of their matches at the start of the season and are unlikely to be able to impose a fight on the winner of the Super Cup on the road. Most likely, AZ will win a major victory.
Our betting tip is an Asian handicap (-2) on AZ Alkmaar for 1.65
87'Substitution, AZ. Bendegúz Kovács replaces Dave Kwakman.
87'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Maxime Delanghe.
87'Attempt saved. Jizz Hornkamp (AZ) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Maxime Delanghe (Willem II).
86'Attempt blocked. Peer Koopmeiners (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal.
84'Attempt missed. Valdemar Byskov (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal following a corner.
84'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Uriel van Aalst.
83'Attempt missed. Dave Kwakman (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Weslley Patati.
81'Goal! AZ 1, Willem II 1. Devin Haen (Willem II) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Uriel van Aalst with a through ball.
77'Attempt missed. Lewis Schouten (AZ) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal following a corner.
77'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Maxime Delanghe.
77'Attempt saved. Weslley Patati (AZ) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Maxime Delanghe (Willem II). Assisted by Elijah Dijkstra.
77'Attempt saved. Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Maxime Delanghe (Willem II). Assisted by Peer Koopmeiners.
76'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Nathan Tjoe-A-On.
75'Attempt missed. Valdemar Byskov (AZ) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mateo Chávez with a cross.
74'Attempt missed. Valdemar Byskov (AZ) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal with a cross.
73'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
72'Delay in match because of an injury Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Willem II).
71'Foul by Alessandro Ciranni (Willem II).
71'Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
70'Corner, Willem II. Conceded by Elijah Dijkstra.
70'Substitution, Willem II. Alessandro Ciranni replaces Per van Loon.
70'Substitution, Willem II. Kasper Boogaard replaces Tonny Vilhena.
69'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Tonny Vilhena.
65'Foul by Dave Kwakman (AZ).
65'Tonny Vilhena (Willem II) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
64'Substitution, AZ. Valdemar Byskov replaces Jordy Clasie.
60'Attempt missed. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mateo Chávez with a cross.
59'Attempt missed. Dave Kwakman (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Calvin Stengs.
57'Offside, Willem II. Hidde ter Avest is caught offside.
55'Handball by Mateo Chávez (AZ).
55'Attempt missed. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal with a cross.
49'Attempt missed. Mateo Chávez (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Peer Koopmeiners following a corner.
48'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Maxim Dekker.
48'Attempt blocked. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal.
46'Second Half begins AZ 1, Willem II 0.
First Half ends, AZ 1, Willem II 0.
46'Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
45'Attempt missed. Devin Haen (Willem II) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Tonny Vilhena with a cross.
45'Attempt blocked. Devin Haen (Willem II) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
45'Attempt blocked. Uriel van Aalst (Willem II) right footed shot from very close range is blocked.
45'Attempt blocked. Devin Haen (Willem II) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tonny Vilhena with a cross.
41'Foul by Devin Haen (Willem II).
41'Lewis Schouten (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
40'Attempt missed. Calvin Stengs (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal.
37'Attempt missed. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Peer Koopmeiners with a cross following a corner.
36'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Uriel van Aalst.
32'Goal! AZ 1, Willem II 0. Jordy Clasie (AZ) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mexx Meerdink.
31'Foul by Finn Stam (Willem II).
31'Dave Kwakman (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31'Attempt saved. Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Maxime Delanghe (Willem II). Assisted by Calvin Stengs.
30'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Nathan Tjoe-A-On.
29'Tonny Vilhena (Willem II) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
29'Foul by Tonny Vilhena (Willem II).
29'Elijah Dijkstra (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
28'Attempt saved. Uriel van Aalst (Willem II) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jari De Busser (AZ). Assisted by Nathan Tjoe-A-On.
27'Attempt missed. Tonny Vilhena (Willem II) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a fast break.
25'Foul by Jaden Slory (Willem II).
25'Jari De Busser (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22'Finn Stam (Willem II) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
22'Foul by Mexx Meerdink (AZ).
21'Attempt missed. Per van Loon (Willem II) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Uriel van Aalst.
21'Tonny Vilhena (Willem II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
21'Foul by Wouter Goes (AZ).
20'Finn Stam (Willem II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20'Foul by Mexx Meerdink (AZ).
17'Foul by Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Willem II).
17'Calvin Stengs (AZ) wins a free kick on the right wing.
16'Offside, AZ. Mexx Meerdink is caught offside.
14'Attempt missed. Elijah Dijkstra (AZ) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mateo Chávez with a cross.
10'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Tonny Vilhena.
09'Corner, Willem II. Conceded by Jordy Clasie.
08'Per van Loon (Willem II) wins a free kick on the right wing.
08'Foul by Mateo Chávez (AZ).
08'Attempt missed. Jordy Clasie (AZ) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Calvin Stengs following a corner.
07'Corner, AZ. Conceded by Maxim Dekker.
07'Attempt missed. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal with a cross.
05'Dave Kwakman (AZ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
05'Foul by Calvin Twigt (Willem II).
02'Foul by Maxim Dekker (Willem II).
02'Mexx Meerdink (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
01'Jaden Slory (Willem II) wins a free kick on the left wing.
01'Foul by Calvin Stengs (AZ).
01'First Half begins.
Match report
Match started
29'
T. VilhenaYellow card
32'
1 : 0
Goal!
J. Clasie
1st half1-0
64'
V. ByskovJ. ClasieSubstitution
64'
W. PatatiC. StengsSubstitution
70'
A. CiranniP. van LoonSubstitution
70'
K. BoogaardT. VilhenaSubstitution
78'
J. HornkampM. MeerdinkSubstitution
81'
1 : 1
Goal!
D. Haen
87'
A. OufkirR. DaalSubstitution
87'
B. KovácsD. KwakmanSubstitution
88'
T. VerheydtJ. SlorySubstitution
90'
M. ChávezSubstitution
90'
M. LemmensM. DekkerSubstitution
2nd half1-1
Pressure during the match
according to SportWire
AZ AlkmaarminutesWillem II
0'45'90'
Bars above the line show home pressure; bars below show away pressure. Height is relative to the most intense moment of the match.
Match statistics
Full match
1st half
2nd half
AZ Alkmaar
Willem II
Ball possession
67%
33%
Total shots
22
8
Corners
11
2
Offsides
1
1
Goal kicks
3
17
Fouls
7
8
Yellow cards
0
1
Ball possession
67%
33%
Total shots
7
7
Corners
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Goal kicks
3
6
Fouls
5
7
Yellow cards
0
1
Ball possession
66%
34%
Total shots
15
1
Corners
7
1
Offsides
0
1
Goal kicks
0
11
Fouls
2
1
Shot map
shots: 30
AZ Alkmaar22 shots, xG 3,12
Willem II8 shots, xG 1,23
Goal On target Off target Blocked AZ Alkmaar Willem II
Both teams attack upwards. Higher dots show shots taken closer to goal. Dot size represents xG and colour shows the outcome. Filled dots are the home team; hollow dots are the away team.
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