AZ vs SC Heerenveen Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
AFAS Stadion Sun, 12 Apr - 2:45 PM
Eredivisie
AZ AZ
3 Winner 0
SC Heerenveen HEE
Full Time Sun, 12 Apr 2:45 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Troy Parrott - 71'
Sven Mijnans - 8', 7'
Goal
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CONTEXT

The match between AZ and SC Heerenveen is now finished, ending with a full-time score of 1-0 to the home side. AZ claimed a narrow victory despite an unusual scoring pattern that saw them lead 2-0 at halftime before the final margin tightened. Pre-match expectations positioned AZ as clear favorites with a 56.2 percent implied likelihood of success. The result delivered a significant deviation in favor of AZ, exceeding forecasts and confirming their status as the stronger team. Possession was tilted in their direction at 58 percent to 42 percent, though expected goals data was unavailable for deeper analysis. The efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations, producing positive output for the hosts and negative returns for the visitors. The outcome aligned with the pre-match projection and showed no inconsistency on available metrics. No red cards were issued and no major disruptive events altered the flow, allowing AZ to convert their territorial edge into a deserved three points.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: AZ showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

M. Nagtegaal

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

R. de Nas

1st Assistant

Y. Weterings

2nd Assistant

J. Kuipers

4th Official

AZ L. Echteld
L. Echteld
VS
SC Heerenveen R. Veldman
R. Veldman
1.43
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fortuna Sittard Rank: W
FC Groningen Rank: L
Heracles Almelo Rank: W
PSV Rank: L
FC Utrecht Rank: L
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Heracles Almelo Rank: W
NEC Nijmegen Rank: D
Telstar Rank: W
Excelsior Rank: W
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: W
PSV Rank: L
25
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
25 - 7 - 14
14

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home AZ
56.19%
Draw
22.39%
Away SC Heerenveen
21.42%

Movement

Changes since opening
AZ
-41.11%
Draw
+20.02%
SC Heerenveen
+21.1%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
33.93
26.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
AZ
SC Heerenveen
Power Score
33.93
26.67
League Position
6
8
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
AZ — Opponent-weighted form score
SC Heerenveen — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) AZ SC Heerenveen

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

AZ

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

SC Heerenveen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy SC Heerenveen
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.53
21.90
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.90
43.53
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
AZ +2.08 Efficiency Index
vs
SC Heerenveen -2.08 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
SC Heerenveen
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy SC Heerenveen
Created Set-piece attacking threat
AZ SC Heerenveen
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
AZ SC Heerenveen
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
SC Heerenveen
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
AZ
vs
SC Heerenveen
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
AZ SC Heerenveen
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
AZ 0.51
SC Heerenveen 0.16
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
AZ SC Heerenveen
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
AZ 0.00
SC Heerenveen 0.07
AZ
SC Heerenveen
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AZ had peak pressure around 10'.
  • AZ started the game with stronger pressure.
AZ Pressure HEE Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AZ reached the top pressure at 10' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 46 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AZ AZ Home
46 matches
SC Heerenveen HEE Away
Match Record
25
Wins
14
7
Draws
7
14
Losses
25
Goals
104
Goals Scored
76
76
Goals Conceded
104
+28
Goal Difference
-28

Data last updated: 2026-04-13T00:07:17+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
R. Owusu-Oduro
Netherlands
1 R. Owusu-Oduro
E. Dijkstra
Netherlands
22 E. Dijkstra
W. Goes
Netherlands
3 W. Goes
A. Penetra Correia
Portugal
5 A. Penetra Correia
M. De Wit
Substitution
Netherlands
34 M. De Wit
J. Clasie
Substitution
Netherlands
8 J. Clasie
K. Smit
Substitution
Netherlands
26 K. Smit
I. Jensen
Denmark
17 I. Jensen
S. Mijnans
Netherlands
10 S. Mijnans
R. Daal
Substitution
Netherlands
27 R. Daal
T. Parrott
Substitution
Republic of Ireland
9 T. Parrott
Pitch
B. Klaverboer
Netherlands
22 B. Klaverboer
V. Zagaritis
Substitution
Greece
19 V. Zagaritis
M. Willemsen
Substitution
Netherlands
3 M. Willemsen
S. Kersten
Netherlands
4 S. Kersten
O. Johansen Braude
Norway
45 O. Johansen Braude
J. van Overeem
Netherlands
6 J. van Overeem
M. Linday
Sweden
16 M. Linday
M. Rivera
Substitution
France
7 M. Rivera
R. Meerveld
Substitution
Netherlands
10 R. Meerveld
J. Trenskow
Denmark
20 J. Trenskow
L. Nordås
Substitution
Norway
18 L. Nordås

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 12, 2026, 02:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium :
AFAS Stadion
Capacity :
19500
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Marc Nagtegaal
Roy de Nas
Yorick Weterings
Joshua Kuipers

Statistics

Possession
AZ
58%
HEE
42%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
4 Big Chances Created 0
23 Shots 7
45 Dangerous attacks 44
58 Possession 42
6 Corners 6
10 Free kicks 5
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
6 Goal Kicks 10
14 Throwins 7
14 Dribble Attempts 19
86 Successful Dribbles Percentage 32
12 Successful Dribbles 6
1 Hit Woodwork 1
2 Assists 0
10 Successful Headers 13
18 Goal Attempts 4
84 Ball Safe 76
1 Injuries 2

Attacking

94 Attacks 79
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

537 Passes 392
36 Successful Long Passes 24
460 Successful Passes 318
86 Successful Passes Percentage 81
60 Long Passes 54
60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44
17 Key Passes 6

Defensive

6 Interceptions 12
18 Tackles 14
1 Saves 7

Build-up

8 Total Crosses 10
4 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

5 Fouls 10
2 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

1
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro Goalkeeper
3
Wouter Goes
Wouter Goes Defender
5
Alexandre Penetra
Alexandre Penetra Defender
22
Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra Defender
34
Mees de Wit
Mees de Wit Defender
15
Mateo Chávez
Mateo Chávez
Defender75'
8
Jordy Clasie
Jordy Clasie Midfielder
20
Kasper Boogaard
Kasper Boogaard
Midfielder46'
10
Sven Mijnans
Sven Mijnans Midfielder
2
17
Isak Jensen
Isak Jensen Midfielder
26
Kees Smit
Kees Smit Midfielder
33
Matej Sin
Matej Sin
Midfielder83'
27
Ro-Zangelo Daal
Ro-Zangelo Daal Midfielder
7
Weslley Patati
Weslley Patati
Attacker75'
9
Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott Attacker
35
Mexx Meerdink
Mexx Meerdink
Attacker83'
Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

22
Bernt Klaverboer
Bernt Klaverboer Goalkeeper
3
Maas Willemsen
Maas Willemsen Defender
28
Hristiyan Petrov
Hristiyan Petrov
Defender80'
4
Sam Kersten
Sam Kersten Defender
19
Vasilios Zagaritis
Vasilios Zagaritis Defender
15
Mats Egbring
Mats Egbring
Defender76'
45
Oliver Braude
Oliver Braude Defender
6
Joris van Overeem
Joris van Overeem Midfielder
7
Maxence Rivera
Maxence Rivera Midfielder
11
Luca Oyen
Luca Oyen
Attacker80'
10
Ringo Meerveld
Ringo Meerveld Midfielder
8
Luuk Brouwers
Luuk Brouwers
Midfielder76'
16
Marcus Linday
Marcus Linday Midfielder
20
Jacob Trenskow
Jacob Trenskow Midfielder
18
Lasse Nordås
Lasse Nordås Attacker
9
Dylan Vente
Dylan Vente
Attacker46'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mexx Meerdink → Troy Parrott
9th Substitution
83'
Event
Matej Sin → Kees Smit
10th Substitution
83'
80'
Event
Luca Oyen → Maxence Rivera
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Hristiyan Petrov → Maas Willemsen
8th Substitution
76'
Event
Luuk Brouwers → Ringo Meerveld
5th Substitution
76'
Event
Mats Egbring → Vasilios Zagaritis
6th Substitution
Event
Weslley Patati → Ro-Zangelo Daal
4th Substitution
75'
Event
Mateo Chávez → Mees de Wit
3rd Substitution
75'
Event
Troy Parrott
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
71'
Event
Mees de Wit
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
55'
Event
Kasper Boogaard → Jordy Clasie
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Dylan Vente → Lasse Nordås
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
Oliver Braude
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Alexandre Penetra
Goal disallowed
22'
Event
Alexandre Penetra
1st Var
21'
Event
Sven Mijnans
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
8'
Event
Sven Mijnans
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
7'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Mexx Meerdink of AZ heads the ball from a few meters but it goes over the bar. The assist came from Isak Jensen, who delivered a cross after a corner.
90
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Mexx Meerdink of AZ heads the ball from a few meters but it goes over the bar. The assist comes from Isak Jensen, who delivered a cross after a corner.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with AZ leading sc Heerenveen 3-0.
90
Update Update
Offside called against sc Heerenveen. Luuk Brouwers is offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans' left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Isak Jensen provided the assist.
90
Attempt Attempt
Mateo Chávez from AZ missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box.
90
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Isak Jensen from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Elijah Dijkstra.
89
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Bernt Klaverboer concedes.
88
Update Update
Offside called against sc Heerenveen. Luuk Brouwers is in an offside position.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Elijah Dijkstra of AZ.
86
Update Update
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen commits a foul.
86
Update Update
Oliver Braude from sc Heerenveen won a free kick in defense.
86
Update Update
Wouter Goes from AZ won a free kick in defense.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Matej Sín replaces Kees Smit.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mexx Meerdink replaces Troy Parrott.
83
Corner Corner
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen misses a chance, heading the ball from the center of the box over the goal. The assist came from Luca Oyen, who delivered a cross following a corner.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after Wouter Goes concedes.
82
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Dylan Vente of sc Heerenveen heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro of AZ. The assist came from Luca Oyen's cross.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Hristiyan Petrov replaces Maas Willemsen due to injury.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luca Oyen replaces Maxence Rivera.
80
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Luuk Brouwers from sc Heerenveen.
78
Update Update
Mats Egbring from sc Heerenveen won a free kick in defense.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luuk Brouwers replaces Ringo Meerveld.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Mats Egbring replaces Vasilios Zagaritis.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Weslley Patati replaces Ro-Zangelo Daal.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mateo Chávez replaces Mees de Wit.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a concession by Elijah Dijkstra.
73
Attempt Attempt
Ringo Meerveld's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ leads sc Heerenveen 3-0. Troy Parrott scores for AZ with a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Kees Smit.
68
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mees de Wit from AZ.
67
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Braude from sc Heerenveen hits the left post with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box. Ringo Meerveld provided the assist.
66
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, sending the ball high. Isak Jensen provided the assist during a fast break.
63
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Mees de Wit of AZ heads the ball from a few meters, but it's saved by sc Heerenveen's goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer. The assist came from Isak Jensen with a cross.
63
Attempt Attempt
Ro-Zangelo Daal of AZ attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Troy Parrott.
62
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Isak Jensen from AZ has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Elijah Dijkstra from sc Heerenveen.
62
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Vasilios Zagaritis concedes.
62
Attempt Attempt
Elijah Dijkstra's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
61
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ earned a free kick on the left wing.
61
Update Update
Foul committed by Sam Kersten of sc Heerenveen.
60
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Ro-Zangelo Daal of AZ shot with his right foot from outside the box.
60
Update Update
Fouled by Marcus Linday of sc Heerenveen.
60
Update Update
Sven Mijnans of AZ won a free kick on the left wing.
59
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Wouter Goes from AZ.
58
Update Update
Wouter Goes from AZ won a free kick in defense.
58
Update Update
Maxence Rivera from sc Heerenveen commits a foul.
57
Attempt Attempt
Kees Smit from AZ had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, but it went just to the left. The assist was from Ro-Zangelo Daal.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a concession by Wouter Goes.
56
Attempt Attempt
Maxence Rivera's shot for sc Heerenveen from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Oliver Braude's cross.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Mees de Wit of AZ.
55
Update Update
Oliver Braude from sc Heerenveen won a free kick in defense.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mees de Wit of AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
52
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Jayden Owusu-Oduro from AZ.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a foul by Mees de Wit.
50
Update Update
Ringo Meerveld of sc Heerenveen won a free kick in an attacking position.
49
Attempt Attempt
Vasilios Zagaritis from sc Heerenveen has a shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after Alexandre Penetra concedes.
46
Update Update
Sven Mijnans of AZ is flagged for offside.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Dylan Vente replaces Lasse Nordås.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with AZ leading sc Heerenveen 2-0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with AZ leading sc Heerenveen 2-0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Kasper Boogaard replaces Jordy Clasie.
42
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Oliver Braude of sc Heerenveen receives a yellow card for a foul.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a foul by Elijah Dijkstra.
42
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ won a free kick in defense.
42
Update Update
Foul committed by Oliver Braude of sc Heerenveen.
37
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Troy Parrott from AZ took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
34
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ was awarded a free kick on the left wing.
34
Update Update
Fouled by Marcus Linday of sc Heerenveen.
33
Update Update
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
33
Update Update
Alexandre Penetra from AZ won a free kick in defense.
33
Update Update
Oliver Braude from sc Heerenveen won a free kick in defense.
32
Attempt Attempt
Kees Smit from AZ misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes over the goal. Isak Jensen provided the assist.
29
Corner Corner
Troy Parrott of AZ makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen saves it in the left corner. The assist comes from Ro-Zangelo Daal.
25
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen.
24
Update Update
Foul committed by Sam Kersten of sc Heerenveen.
24
Update Update
Troy Parrott of AZ won a free kick in defense.
23
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen.
23
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Bernt Klaverboer concedes.
22
Update Update
VAR review confirms no goal; the match remains AZ 2, sc Heerenveen 0.
21
Update Update
Offside called against AZ. Alexandre Penetra is offside.
21
Update Update
Goal overturned by VAR: Alexandre Penetra scores for AZ, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
20
Update Update
Lasse Nordås of sc Heerenveen commits a handball.
19
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Sam Kersten concedes.
19
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans' left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Mees de Wit, who set it up with a header.
14
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ won a free kick in defense.
14
Update Update
Foul committed by Oliver Braude of sc Heerenveen.
11
Attempt Attempt
Ringo Meerveld from sc Heerenveen had a missed chance as he shot with his right foot from the center of the box, just missing the target. Jacob Trenskow provided the assist.
8
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ leads sc Heerenveen 2-0. Sven Mijnans scores for AZ with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ leads sc Heerenveen 1-0. Sven Mijnans scores for AZ with a left-footed shot from outside the box to the center of the goal, assisted by Mees de Wit after a corner.
6
Attempt Attempt
Troy Parrott's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Elijah Dijkstra provided the assist.
6
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Sam Kersten concedes.
4
Update Update
Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen won a free kick in defense.
4
Update Update
Foul committed by Mees de Wit of AZ.
3
Attempt Attempt
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist was provided by Sven Mijnans.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Bernt Klaverboer concedes.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: AZ exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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