- AZ have won 4 of their last 5 games (D1, L0) and head into the weekend on the back of a 3-game winning streak.
- Utrecht have won 2 of their last 5 and lost the other 3.
- The hosts have won the last head-to-head in Eredivisie 2025/2026 and AZ have failed to win their last 2 away games against Utrecht.
Both teams can contribute to an end-to-end chess game at Stadion Galgenwaard in this FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar preview
AZ Alkmaar head into the latest Eredivisie encounter between these sides as narrow favorites at 2.65, with FC Utrecht only slightly behind at 2.38 and the draw priced at 3.65, making FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar prediction an intriguing one.
This clash has been all square in the last 3 head-to-head meetings with 1 win apiece and a draw, so neither side has been able to get a stranglehold on this fixture. But AZ are in the best form of the two sides heading into the game, which could swing the momentum in their favour.
Utrecht have been a mixed bag so far, beating Cambuur 1-0 away before losing their first home game to Sevilla 0-1. It has been a stop-start start to the season for the hosts, but their identity has already been set by Anthony Correia's early work.
AZ's rhythm should see them through, and the FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar betting tips point toward goals
FC Utrecht play with 3 at the back, use the wing-backs and like to attack at pace on the counter. AZ boss Leeroy Echteld has his men playing a more structured and control-based brand of soccer, but that 4-3-3 can hurt teams with it's ability to stretch the field and rotate in midfield.
Both teams to score looks like a winner at 1.5 here, while over 2.5 goals at 1.62 looks good in what should be a very competitive game. The average goals scored per game for FC Utrecht in all competitions is 1.71, while they average 1.00 goals conceded per home game so far. AZ have been excellent on the road in all competitions, scoring 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.50 on average.
The visitors are in the better form and have a rhythm to their play that should see them through this game. AZ's 4-0 away win at PSV in their most recent away game was ruthless and they could very well have followed that up with a similar result at PSV last time out. Meerdink is the sharpest weapon in the squad right now and has 3 of AZ's 7 goals in their last 5. A similar game should suit AZ, who should be able to find a way to edge this one in a narrow away victory, making FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar prediction a reasonable call.
