Vitesse vs AZ Alkmaar: result 2-1 and analysis
EredivisieEuropa League Play-offs - FinalKick-off on May 26, 2022 at 06:00 PM (UTC)GelreDome, Arnhem
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What was the result of Vitesse vs AZ Alkmaar?
Vitesse won 2-1 on May 26, 2022.
Goalscorers
- 22′T. BuitinkVitesse
- 59′J. ClasieAZ Alkmaar
- 86′L. OpendaVitesse
Official lineup for Vitesse vs AZ Alkmaar
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Vitesse
4-3-1-2- 29T. Buitink
- 7L. Openda
- 22T. Domgjoni
- 36P. Vroegh
- 8S. Tronstad
- 10R. Bazoer
- 21M. Bero
- 42M. Manhoef
- 27R. Yapi
- 3D. Doekhi
- 24J. Houwen
AZ Alkmaar
4-3-3- 11J. Karlsson
- 9V. Pavlidis
- 18H. Evjen
- 10D. de Wit
- 6F. Midtsjø
- 20J. Clasie
- 26M. Kerkez
- 31S. Beukema
- 3P. Hatzidiakos
- 4B. Martins Indi
- 1P. Vindahl
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vitesse have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; AZ Alkmaar have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2022 | Utrecht(home) | 3-0 | Eredivisie |
| May 19, 2022 | Utrecht(away) | 1-3 | Eredivisie |
| May 15, 2022 | Ajax(home) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| May 11, 2022 | Fortuna Sittard(away) | 2-1 | Eredivisie |
| May 8, 2022 | Heerenveen(home) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2022 | Heerenveen(home) | 2-0 | Eredivisie |
| May 19, 2022 | Heerenveen(away) | 2-3 | Eredivisie |
| May 15, 2022 | Waalwijk(home) | 1-3 | Eredivisie |
| May 11, 2022 | Utrecht(away) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| May 8, 2022 | Ajax(home) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Vitesse wins, 2 draws, 2 AZ Alkmaar wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2022 | AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Vitesse | Eredivisie |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Vitesse 0-0 AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Vitesse 2-1 AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie |
| Dec 23, 2020 | AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Vitesse | Eredivisie |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Vitesse 2-1 AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Vitesse 2-2 AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie |
How many goals should we expect?
Vitesse score 1.3 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; AZ Alkmaar score 1.6 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitesse | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| AZ Alkmaar | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 20 |
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