Match report ā
Feyenoord ā AZ2 : 0
Why the model thinks so
Feyenoord
1.96
Total xG
3.84
AZ
1.89
Expected goals from our model, before kickoff
How the model gets there: each factor adds goals to or takes goals from one team's expected goals.
| Factor | Feyenoord | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| High-scoring league (3.8 goals/match) | +1.28 | +1.28 |
| Small sample (3 matches) - regression to mean | +0.90 | |
| Defensive strength (1.3 conceded vs 2.1 league avg) | ā0.73 | |
| 4 of last 5 matches with 2+ goals (3.6 goals/match) | +0.43 | |
| Rising form (3.6 vs 2.2 season average) | +0.43 | |
| Defensive strength (1.5 conceded vs 1.7 league avg) | ā0.21 | |
| Attack strength (1.33x league average) | +0.18 | |
| Small sample (3 matches) - regression to mean | +0.06 | |
| 3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (2 goals/match) | +0.01 | |
| Dave Kwakman on the bench (1 goals, 1 assists) | ||
| Strong home record (2.7 vs 2.2 goals/match) | ||
| Full strength squad available |
Key factors
- High probability of goals on both sides: The mathematical model predicts a 74% chance for Both Teams to Score
- Tactical penetration: Feyenoord averaged 8.6 shots on target in recent matches
- Increasing attacking form: Feyenoord score more frequently in recent matches (3.6 goals) compared to their season average (2.2 goals)
Risks
- Limited goal threat in the starting XI: Only 34% of season goal production is available in Feyenoord's starting lineup
- Away defensive vulnerability: AZ concede an average of 2.27 goals per away match this season
All probabilities
Result
Feyenoord40%
Draw23%
AZ37%
Goals
Over 1.591%
Under 1.59%
Over 2.574%
Under 2.526%
Over 3.554%
Under 3.546%
Double chance
Feyenoord or draw63%
AZ or draw60%
No draw77%
Both teams score
Yes74%
No26%
Most likely scores
2:1
8%
1:2
7%
2:2
7%
3:1
5%
3:2
5%
2:0
Final score
The Lab
Patterns our system found in the data.
- AZ: first goal in 10 of 11 games (91%)
- Feyenoord: 7 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 12 games)
- Feyenoord: first goal in 8 of 12 games (67%)
- AZ: goal in the first 15 minutes in 5 of 12 games (42%)
Lineups
Feyenoord 4-3-3 Ā· AZ 4-3-3
Feyenoord
- 1 T. Ernst
- 26 G. Read
- 6 J. St. Juste
- 35 M. Marmol Medina
- 16 J. López Carballo
- 8 G. Zechiƫl
- 34 C. Vanhoutte
- 28 O. Targhalline
- 23 A. Hadj Moussa
- 19 I. Ferri JuliĆ
- 10 L. Valente
AZ
- 28 J. De Busser
- 22 E. Dijkstra
- 3 W. Goes
- 4 L. Schouten
- 5 M. ChĆ”vez GarcĆa
- 8 J. Clasie
- 14 C. Stengs
- 6 P. Koopmeiners
- 24 A. Oufkir
- 9 M. Meerdink
- 11 R. Daal
Substitutes
- 39 L. Bossin
- 27 G. Diarra
- 24 T. Kraaijeveld
- 14 S. Steijn
- 20 M. Deijl
- 7 J. Slory
- 22 T. van den Elshout
- 57 J. Schaken
- 36 J. Zinhagel
- 32 T. Wessels
- 33 F. Kastenmeier
- 17 V. Byskov Andreasen
- 34 M. De Wit
- 21 D. Kwakman
- 7 W. Pinto Batista
- 2 S. Maikuma
- 1 R. Owusu-Oduro
- 30 D. Kasius
- 27 W. Bouziane
- 45 J. Armantrading
- 31 R. Ichihara
- 18 Bendegúz KovÔcs
- 29 W. Hoedt
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