AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar Prediction
📣 On the radar is the semi-final stage of the Dutch Cup. One of the matches for a spot in the final features AZ Alkmaar taking on Telstar. Both teams showcase a variety of attacking plays, promising an intriguing encounter. Read the prediction below!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Telstar were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊The teams have faced each other in three official matches. The stats are as follows:
- goals: 4 to 1;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 1.67.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

AZ Alkmaar Team Overview
The most recent official match took place in the Eredivisie, featuring Utrecht as the home team and AZ Alkmaar as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
AZ Alkmaar are in impressive form, securing three wins in their last five matches. They have been prolific in the current domestic cup campaign, averaging 3.67 goals per game while conceding just 0.67. Notably, their defense remains solid, and they capitalize effectively on counter-attacks. Despite recent setbacks, they continue to be among the league leaders, thanks to a well-balanced play and a clear strategy from the coaching staff.
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar

Telstar Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Eredivisie, with Telstar hosting NAC Breda. The game concluded with a scoreline of 3-0.
Here are the match statistics (Telstar vs NAC Breda):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 10 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
Telstar are establishing themselves as a team with a distinct attacking style on the road, scoring in nearly every match this season. Over their last ten outings, they've secured three victories and have drawn twice. However, their defense remains vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game despite the team's overall solid performance.
Match Results: Telstar
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in 22 of last 23 games.
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.33, the guests - 0.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.67;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Telstar
- average total in the tournament: 4.33 vs 4.25;
- average total goals scored: 3.67 vs 3.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.33 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 2.33 vs 2;
- AZ Alkmaar: average total at home in the tournament - 4;
- Telstar: average total away in the tournament - 4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Telstar games.
Prediction on corners
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.33.
Telstar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 4.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 4.4.
- Under 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 AZ Alkmaar home games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
- Telstar have scored and conceded in last 5 away games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:2 (8/106, 7.5%), 1:0 (8/106, 7.5%), 1:2 (8/106, 7.5%);
- AZ Alkmaar at home most often finish matches: 2:1 , 6:0 (1/2, 50%);
- Telstar away most often play: 0:5 , 1:3 , 1:4 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 9.51% (odds 7.7)
1:1 - 8.23% (odds 8.2)
3:1 - 6.7% (odds 11.25)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Telstar have been showing inconsistent form lately, particularly in defense, though they consistently find the back of the net on the road. AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, are also facing some defensive issues, as highlighted by their recent match statistics. Given both teams' attacking style and tendency to concede goals, it's highly likely that both sides will score in this encounter. Therefore, betting on both teams to score seems like a well-founded prediction. A 2-1 scoreline is possible.