Jong AZ vs Waalwijk – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Waalwijk at 43%, yet other data sources diverge — this Jong AZ vs Waalwijk fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Eerste Divisie clash, Regular Season - 27 as Jong AZ welcome Waalwijk to AFAS Trainingscomplex. Kick-off is set for Monday 22 February 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Jong AZ — All Games: 5W 1D 4L from 10 Eerste Divisie outings this season, averaging 1.60 points per game. Last five: W W L D W. They are averaging 2.40 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Jong AZ, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Jong AZ's home record at AFAS Trainingscomplex: 4W 2D 4L from 10 Eerste Divisie appearances (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Waalwijk stand at 3W 6D 1L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D D W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. Waalwijk have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Waalwijk away from home this season: 3W 6D 1L from 10 away games — 1.50 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.60 PPG (Jong AZ) versus 1.50 (Waalwijk). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Jong AZ register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Waalwijk in 80% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for Jong AZ, 2 for Waalwijk and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 2 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 13 Mar 2026, ended 1–2 with Waalwijk winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Jong AZ trading profile (47 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 91% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 55%.
Waalwijk trading profile (47 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 70% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 74% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Jong AZ 64% and Waalwijk 77% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Jong AZ 70% | Waalwijk 64%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Jong AZ 1.22 xG and Waalwijk 1.47 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Jong AZ attack 0.865 / defence 0.965 | Waalwijk attack 0.962 / defence 0.729. League average goals — home 1.933 / away 1.580. Waalwijk's defence strength of 0.729 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 47 Jong AZ games / 45 Waalwijk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Jong AZ 31% | Draw 26% | Waalwijk 43%. Fair-value odds: Jong AZ 3.23 | Draw 3.85 | Waalwijk 2.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.69. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.69 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Waalwijk as the most likely outcome at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Waalwijk offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.69 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 50% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate: Jong AZ 60% | Waalwijk 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Jong AZ vs Waalwijk | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: AFAS Trainingscomplex • Kick-off: Monday 22 Feb 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Jong AZ 31% | Draw 26% | Waalwijk 43% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 54% | xG Jong AZ 1.22 / Waalwijk 1.47 • Poisson strength factors: Jong AZ attack 0.865 / def 0.965 | Waalwijk attack 0.962 / def 0.729 | league avg home 1.933 / away 1.580 • Poisson stance: Waalwijk (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.22
Jong AZ xG
Expected Goals
1.47
Waalwijk xG
54%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Jong AZ vs Waalwijk kick off?
Jong AZ vs Waalwijk is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Monday 22 February 2027 at AFAS Trainingscomplex.
Where is Jong AZ vs Waalwijk being played?
The match is being played at AFAS Trainingscomplex.
What competition is Jong AZ vs Waalwijk part of?
Jong AZ vs Waalwijk is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Jong AZ vs Waalwijk?
Our statistical model gives Jong AZ a 31% chance of winning, Waalwijk a 43% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Waalwijk the favourite.
Will both teams score in Jong AZ vs Waalwijk?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Jong AZ and Waalwijk will score (BTTS).
Will Jong AZ vs Waalwijk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Jong AZ and Waalwijk?
Record (2 meetings): Jong AZ 0W | Draws 0 | Waalwijk 2W.
What form are Jong AZ and Waalwijk in?
Jong AZ (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-W-L-D-W. Waalwijk (all comps): 3W-6D-1L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-D-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Jong AZ's attack at 0.86x the league average against Waalwijk's defence at 0.73x — combine the two and it projects 1.22 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Waalwijk's attack versus Jong AZ's defence, projects 1.47 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 47/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (8.9%), 0-1 (8.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Waalwijk Win
31%
3.18
26%
3.90
43%
2.33
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.2%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.0%
Away win
1 – 2
8.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.22
Jong AZ xG
Total xG
2.69
1.47
Waalwijk xG
3.18
31%
Home win
3.90
26%
Draw
2.33
43%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.85
46%
BTTS No
2.18
Clean Sheet
23%
4.33
30%
3.38
Win to Nil
7%
13.76
13%
7.90
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.8 | 10.0 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 8.3 | 12.2 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.1 | 7.4 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Jong AZ vs Waalwijk?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.8%.
How many goals are Jong AZ and Waalwijk expected to score?
The model projects 1.22 expected goals for Jong AZ and 1.47 for Waalwijk, a combined total of 2.69.
How confident is the prediction model for Jong AZ vs Waalwijk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 47 outings, Jong AZ have picked up 1.13 PPG on a 16W 5D 26L record — W-W-L-D-W across the most recent five. The sample for Jong AZ is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Waalwijk's form line: 18W 16D 13L from 47 games, 1.49 PPG, last five D-D-W-W-W. It's still early in the season for Waalwijk, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Jong AZ on 1.13 PPG, Waalwijk on 1.49. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Jong AZ have posted 0.87 PPG from 23 outings (6W 2D 15L).
On the road, Waalwijk have gone 7W 10D 6L from 23 away games — 1.35 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Waalwijk come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Jong AZ are averaging 1.77 goals scored and 1.98 conceded per game recently; Waalwijk are on 1.87 scored and 1.47 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Jong AZ have seen both teams score in 64% of their recent games; Waalwijk in 77%.
Last 47 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Jong AZ
Blended
Waalwijk
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Jong AZ and Waalwijk in coming into this match?
Jong AZ have gone 16W 5D 26L in their last 47 games (1.13 PPG), while Waalwijk have gone 18W 16D 13L in their last 47 (1.49 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Jong AZ at home or Waalwijk away?
Waalwijk's away record (1.35 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Jong AZ at home: 0.87 PPG; Waalwijk away: 1.35 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to August 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. They last met on 13 March 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Jong AZ
0
Draws
2
Waalwijk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Jong AZ and Waalwijk?
From 2 meetings on record, Jong AZ have won 0, Waalwijk have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Jong AZ and Waalwijk last play each other?
They last met on 13 March 2026, when Waalwijk 2-1 Jong AZ.
Who has won more matches between Jong AZ and Waalwijk?
Waalwijk have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Jong AZ are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 91% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Waalwijk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Jong AZ 52%, Waalwijk 74% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 61% (Jong AZ) and 56% (Waalwijk). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 44% and 39% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Jong AZ have failed to score in 30% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Jong AZ home games / Waalwijk away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Jong AZ play Waalwijk?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 52% of Jong AZ's games and 74% of Waalwijk's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Jong AZ vs Waalwijk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 61% of Jong AZ's matches and 56% of Waalwijk's.
Do Jong AZ and Waalwijk tend to score early?
Jong AZ have had a goal before half-time in 91% of their recent matches, Waalwijk in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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