AZ Alkmaar vs Feyenoord Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Current form

Recent matches:

• AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Vitesse (Home)
• Fortuna Sittard 0-2 AZ Alkmaar (Away)
• AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Ajax (Home)
• Twente 1-3 AZ Alkmaar (Away)
• AZ Alkmaar 2-0 PSV (Home)

Key players and injuries

AZ Alkmaar will be without their star striker Vangelis Pavlidis, who is suspended for this match after receiving a red card in the previous game. Midfielders Jesper Karlsson and Riechedly Bazoer are carrying minor knocks but are expected to be fit to play.

Position in the standings

AZ Alkmaar currently sit in 3rd place in the Eredivisie table, with 58 points from 28 matches played.

Strengths and weaknesses

AZ Alkmaar have been one of the strongest home teams in the league this season, winning 11 out of their 14 home games so far. However, their away form has been more inconsistent, with only 6 wins from 14 matches on the road. The absence of Pavlidis will be a significant blow to their attacking threat.

Current form

Recent matches:

• AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Vitesse (Home)
• Fortuna Sittard 0-2 AZ Alkmaar (Away)
• AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Ajax (Home)
• Twente 1-3 AZ Alkmaar (Away)
• AZ Alkmaar 2-0 PSV (Home)

Key players and injuries

AZ Alkmaar will be without their star striker Vangelis Pavlidis, who is suspended for this match after receiving a red card in the previous game. Midfielders Jesper Karlsson and Riechedly Bazoer are carrying minor knocks but are expected to be fit to play.

Position in the standings

AZ Alkmaar currently sit in 3rd place in the Eredivisie table, with 58 points from 28 matches played.

Strengths and weaknesses

AZ Alkmaar have been one of the strongest home teams in the league this season, winning 11 out of their 14 home games so far. However, their away form has been more inconsistent, with only 6 wins from 14 matches on the road. The absence of Pavlidis will be a significant blow to their attacking threat.

Current form

Recent matches:

• Feyenoord 2-1 Heerenveen (Home)
• Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Feyenoord (Away)
• Feyenoord 1-1 PSV (Home)
• Groningen 0-2 Feyenoord (Away)
• Feyenoord 4-0 Cambuur (Home)

Key players and injuries

Feyenoord have a fully fit squad to choose from, with no major injury concerns. Their attacking duo of Danilo and Santiago Giménez have been in excellent form, contributing 27 goals between them in the league this season.

Position in the standings

Feyenoord are currently leading the Eredivisie table with 65 points from 28 matches played.

Strengths and weaknesses

Feyenoord have been the most consistent team in the league this season, both home and away. Their strong defensive record, having conceded only 23 goals so far, has been a key factor in their success. However, they have occasionally struggled to break down stubborn defenses, especially in away matches.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Feyenoord 2-1 AZ Alkmaar (Home, 18.12.2024)
• AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Feyenoord (Home, 04.09.2024)
• Feyenoord 3-0 AZ Alkmaar (Home, 20.03.2024)
• AZ Alkmaar 2-2 Feyenoord (Home, 25.08.2023)

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been relatively even in recent seasons, with both sides capable of taking points off each other. However, Feyenoord have had the upper hand in their recent encounters, winning two of the last four meetings.

Betting Odds & Coefficients

Here are the current odds for this match from some of the leading bookmakers:

• AZ Alkmaar win: 3.20
• Draw: 3.40
• Feyenoord win: 2.25

Over/Under 2.5 goals:

• Over 2.5 goals: 2.00
• Under 2.5 goals: 1.80

Other popular markets:

• Both teams to score: 1.70
• Correct score 1-1: 6.50
• Feyenoord to win and over 2.5 goals: 4.00