Mexx Meerdink's first-half strike was enough for AZ Alkmaar to edge past SC Telstar by a single goal in the Eredivisie. It was a win built on one moment and an awful lot of waiting around for a second that never arrived.
7.5Mexx MeerdinkAZ Alkmaar · Forward1 goal · 1 shot · 0.11 xGAZ Alkmaar 1:0 SC Telstar — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 41(Yellow card)
Second half0 - 0
- 57Goal cancelled (K. Smit)
- 88(Yellow card)
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of AZ Alkmaar vs SC Telstar?
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 SC Telstar (Eredivisie).
Who scored?
Mexx Meerdink (19', assist Valdemar Byskov) for AZ Alkmaar.
Was AZ Alkmaar's win deserved?
Yes — AZ Alkmaar were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in AZ Alkmaar vs SC Telstar?
Yellow cards: Gerald Alders (SC Telstar); Wouter Goes (AZ Alkmaar).
Head to Head meetings
AZ Alkmaar – SC Telstar
AZ Alkmaar
SC Telstar
- 4
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  4 | 0  |
Scored goals | 6 | 2 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 0 |
AZ Alkmaar
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Best statistical picks
AZ Alkmaar – SC Telstar
AZ Alkmaar opened the score in 7 of the last 8 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | 6.25 | 11.00 |
Match betting activity
$118.5K
Betting volume961
bets- Double chance: 1XWon · 12.4% of bets$30.7K119 bets
- AZ Alkmaar to winWon · 12.6% of bets$27.2K121 bets
- Over 0.5 goalsWon · 1% of bets$10.8K10 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar is a strong favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 60.2 vs 42.5 for SC Telstar. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 71.2 vs 30.8). CheckLive signal strength 79/100.
Home win — AZ Alkmaar1.25
High confidence79%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58
38.5
CheckSkill
56.9
50.9
CheckMental
71.2
30.8
CheckLive total60.2 vs 42.5+17.7
More match signals
AZ Alkmaar (DNB)93%1.06
Under 2.585%3.50
AZ Alkmaar (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Full matchAll markets · both picks won
CHECKLIVE · WonHome win — AZ Alkmaar1.25
Betting pick · WonDouble chance: 1X12% of bets · $30.7K
Exact score · both picks lost
CHECKLIVE · Lost2 : 0expected score
Betting pick · Lost0 : 08% of bets · $50
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in AZ Alkmaar vs SC Telstar?
On CheckLive metrics AZ Alkmaar rate higher: 60.2 vs 42.5, CheckLive signal strength 79/100.
What is AZ Alkmaar's main edge?
AZ Alkmaar is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 71.2 vs 30.8 for SC Telstar. The overall rating gap is 17.7.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-0 (AZ Alkmaar vs SC Telstar, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | 6.25 | 11.00 |