Feyenoord vs AZ Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
AZ
AZ
STANDINGS
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CONTEXT
Feyenoord welcomed AZ to De Kuip for an intense Eredivisie clash that concluded in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. AZ struck first, leading 0-1 at halftime after capitalizing on their superior possession of 60 percent. Feyenoord, deemed the stronger team entering the match, fought back valiantly in the second half despite holding only 40 percent of the ball, equalizing through determined play and defensive solidity. The result marks a notable shift from pre-match structural expectations, with Feyenoord unable to convert their favoritism into a win. Both sides displayed tactical discipline, with no red cards disrupting the flow and no major second-half adjustments noted. This stalemate underscores Feyenoord's resilience under pressure while exposing vulnerabilities in finishing against a possession-heavy AZ. The point apiece maintains momentum for both in the title race, but leaves Feyenoord reflecting on missed opportunities.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Match ended with a significant 75.9% structural deviation attributed to Feyenoord.
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Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with overall expectations.
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xG alignment: xG data unavailable prevented alignment assessment with outcome.
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Market alignment: Pre-match market projections did not align with the draw result.
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xG expectations: xG expectations remained unevaluable due to absent metrics.
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Event impact: No key events like adjustments or cards altered match dynamics.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion from player dismissals.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
M. Nagtegaal
Other match officials
M. Perez
4th Official
R. de Nas
1st Assistant
E. Koopman
2nd Assistant
League averages
Eredivisie Based on last 100 matches
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Feyenoord
AZ
Movement
Changes since opening
Feyenoord
AZ
Team Power Ranking
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76.08
75.79
Feyenoord
AZ
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.
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
Feyenoord
AZ
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Feyenoord
⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency









Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)








Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
















Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.




























PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- AZ had peak pressure around 51'.
- AZ started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 40 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
















Data last updated: 2026-05-11T00:04:31+00:00
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General Information
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CONCLUSION
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