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AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax

17 December 2017 at 13:30AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar

Match Summary

Ajax defeated AZ Alkmaar 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017.

Rivalry since 2010

AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax Head to Head Results· 35

AZ Alkmaar and Ajax have met 35 times — AZ Alkmaar won 14, Ajax won 13, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 35 meetings. A combined 106 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.03 per match (47 for the home side, 59 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (46%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in the last 11 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–0 in 2026.

Drawn
8
·
13
wins
Total goals
106 · 3.0/match
Both scored
16/35 · 46%
Over 2.5
21/35 · 60%

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Highest-scoring game: 60 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, AZ Alkmaar have recorded 1 win, 5 draws and 0 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Ajax

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

AZ Alkmaar dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

AZ Alkmaar6wins
4draws10 meetings
Ajax0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate AZ Alkmaar.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 29.1%Draw 26.7%Away 49.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.303.602.00
Max3.633.882.03
Market favourite:Ajax · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market26.9%25.1%48.0%
Public market27.8%25.1%47.1%

AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (50%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AZ AlkmaarHalf-time:11Ajax
11Shots20
4Shots on target9

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

8 Feb 202625/262.20/3.80/3.00
18 Oct 202525/262.00/3.82/3.46
16 Mar 202524/251.72/3.70/4.48
8 Dec 202424/253.11/3.63/2.18
25 Feb 202423/241.98/3.87/3.42
8 Oct 202323/242.24/3.89/2.88
6 May 202322/231.56/4.47/5.37
18 Sept 202222/234.78/4.13/1.67
8 May 202221/224.49/4.04/1.73
12 Dec 202121/221.23/6.63/11.69

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: AZ Alkmaar

W 476D 211L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1759

Away Record: Ajax

W 739D 213L 160
Over 2.565
Goals scored2743

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026