AZ vs RKC H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

AZ squared off with RKC in the Eredivisie of Netherlands action on April 1. They played out a 2-2 draw.

The game turned on the 13th minute when Troy Parrott found the net, tipping the balance in AZ's favor. Michiel Kramer, Chris Lokesa and Mexx Meerdink found the net next, ending the game at 2-2.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees AZ and RKC square off once more, 7 months after the previous Eredivisie face-off which AZ won 0-3. AZ enter this match after two consecutive draws, having shared points with NEC and Ajax. Correcting defensive vulnerabilities could be their ticket to improved performances, considering they have been conceding goals for three consecutive matches now.

RKC are in a poor form, preparing for the match after four consecutive losses against Zwolle, PSV, Fortuna Sittard and Twente. Their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last ten away matches.

This Eredivisie encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for AZ and RKC throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. AZ’s attacking options, under Maarten Martens’s guidance, have been bolstered by Troy Parrott, the team’s top scorer, and Sven Mijnans, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Parrott leads AZ’s scoring charts in Eredivisie this season with thirteen goals, while Wolfe has been their leading creator in the competition with five assists. Adding further support are Ibrahim Sadiq, Ruben Van Bommel and Ernest Poku, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Richonell Margaret and Oskar Zawada have been pivotal for RKC’s attack, with Henk Fraser steering the side, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In Eredivisie, Zawada has been RKC’s standout scorer with nine goals, while Margaret remains their top assist provider in the competition with six. Yassin Oukili, Mohamed Ihattaren and Richard van der Venne have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

ScoreBat provides real-time coverage of AZ vs RKC with detailed head-to-head team analysis, team lineups, match stats, and a match timeline. We also offer official live stream options to help you find where to watch the game - our coverage includes all matches of the Eredivisie of Netherlands, with live streaming available whenever possible.

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Head-to-head

Since November 2022, the teams have clashed five times. AZ have won four times while RKC have won once. The most recent match between them was on August 30, 2024, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, where AZ secured a 0-3 victory. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, AZ have found the net thirteen times, whereas RKC have scored six. As things stand, AZ have a superior head-to-head record against RKC in their recent encounters.

AZ have won thirteen of their 30 matches in Eredivisie this season, with eight draws and nine defeats, scoring 48 goals, averaging 1.60 per match, while conceding 34, an average of 1.13 per match. In Eredivisie, RKC have played 30 matches, winning four, drawing seven and losing nineteen, netting 35 goals (1.17 per match) and conceding 62 (2.07 per match).

AZ are on a two-game drawing streak, having drawn against NEC and Ajax in their last two matches, while RKC's recent form includes four consecutive losses, with defeats against Zwolle, PSV, Fortuna Sittard and Twente in their last four matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, AZ have recorded eleven wins, four losses, and five draws, while over their most recent twenty games, RKC have claimed five victories, suffered eleven defeats, and drawn four times.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for AZ - RKC in real time.

AZ kicked off the game with Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro, David Wolfe, Alexandre Penetra, Wouter Goes who got substituted by Maxim Dekker on the 70th minute, Elijah Dijkstra who got substituted by Kristijan Belic on the 70th minute, Zico Buurmeester, Kees Smit, Peer Koopmeiners who got substituted by Mexx Meerdink on the 70th minute, Mees De Wit who got substituted by Ruben Van Bommel on the 58th minute, Troy Parrott and Ibrahim Sadiq who got substituted by Denso Kasius on the 58th minute as starters, with Hobie Verhulst, Jeroen Zoet, Denso Kasius, Bruno Martins Indi, Maxim Dekker, Ruben Van Bommel, Ernest Poku, Julian Oerup, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Kristijan Belic and Mexx Meerdink on the bench.

RKC's starting eleven were Jeroen Houwen, Redouan El Yaakoubi, Liam Van Gelderen, Roshon van Eijma, Godfried Roemeratoe, Aaron Meijers who got substituted by Juan Familia-Castillo on the 58th minute, Yassin Oukili, Richard van der Venne who got substituted by Chris Lokesa on the 58th minute, Julian Lelieveld, Michiel Kramer and Oskar Zawada who got substituted by Richonell Margaret on the 71st minute, with Mark Spenkelink, Joey Kesting, Juan Familia-Castillo, Denilho Cleonise, Kevin Felida, Patrick Vroegh, Silvester van der Water, Tim Van De Loo, Mohamed Ihattaren, Alexander Jakobsen, Chris Lokesa and Richonell Margaret on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. AZ are 6th with 47 points from their 30 games, while RKC are 18th with nineteen points from their 30 games.

Stats

Explore stats from AZ vs RKC on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 2.16 - 0.86
• Ball Possession: 62 - 38
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 1
• Total Attempts: 24 - 6
• Shots On Target: 6 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 8 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 13 - 5
• Shots from Outside the Box: 11 - 1
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 10 - 10
• Corners: 12 - 5
• Throw-Ins: 21 - 10
• Saves: 0 - 4
• Free Kicks: 10 - 10
• Offsides: 0 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 173 - 68
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 132 - 42
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 38 - 11
• Tackles: 9 - 20
• Completed Tackles: 4 - 11
• Total Crosses: 24 - 12
• Successful Crosses: 7 - 2
• Interceptions: 5 - 11
• Clearances: 21 - 42

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Richard van der Venne, Roshon van Eijma and Chris Lokesa were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between AZ and RKC in real time. You can watch the goals by Troy Parrott, Michiel Kramer, Chris Lokesa and Mexx Meerdink as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of AZ - RKC are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.