How it finished
AZ Alkmaar beat Go Ahead Eagles 5–2. Bawler's model had AZ Alkmaar in front at 66% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 3.4 goals; the match produced 7. AZ Alkmaar had 20 shots (8 on target) to Go Ahead Eagles' 10 (4), with 52% of the ball against 48%. Expected goals finished 2.4 to 1.8.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 79%
First-half chances
How the match splits
How to read this
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles?
AZ Alkmaar beat Go Ahead Eagles 5–2. Bawler's model had AZ Alkmaar in front at 66% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 3.4 goals; the match produced 7. AZ Alkmaar had 20 shots (8 on target) to Go Ahead Eagles' 10 (4), with 52% of the ball against 48%. Expected goals finished 2.4 to 1.8.
What was the final score in AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles?
AZ Alkmaar 5–2 Go Ahead Eagles, played on 29 Aug 2026 in the Netherlands: Eredivisie. Bawler's model had gone into it with AZ Alkmaar 66%, the draw 19% and Go Ahead Eagles 15%.
What were the stats in AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles?
Full-time: Possession 52%–48%, Expected goals (xG) 2.4–1.8, Shots 20–10, Shots on target 8–4, Shots inside box 13–7, Big chances 3–3, Corners 8–4, Saves 2–3, Fouls 9–6, Offsides 1–1.
Did both teams score in AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles?
Yes — both AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles scored, finishing 5–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 59% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said AZ Alkmaar to win 66%, it finished AZ Alkmaar won (66% called); Total goals — we said 3.4, it finished 7; Both teams to score — we said 59%, it finished Yes.