Round 20
AZ Alkmaar vs. Feyenoord
AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar, Netherlands.
04.02.24 at 16:30
AZ Alkmaar will welcome Feyenoord to the AFAS Stadion in the 20th round of the Eredivisie.
Feyenoord enter this match as clear favorites to secure maximum points against a side they've gotten the better of in their last three matches, although the hosts are not one to be discounted in this one.
Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between AZ Alkmaar vs. Feyenoord, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!
Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!
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Form: DDLLW
AZ Alkmaar's form has plummeted, with points slipping away in all directions. In their latest match against Heerenveen on the road, they performed well to salvage a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw, considering they were down to ten men in the 40th minute.
However, this has left them without a win in four league matches (L2 D2), and having only won two of their last ten matches (L4 D4), this goes to show that AZ Alkmaar have typified nothing but inconsistency. Despite being on a two-match winless run at home, AZ Alkmaar have maintained a consistent form, winning six of their last ten matches, and will fancy their chances of getting back to winning ways.
With 35 points accumulated in 19 matches, AZ Alkmaar sit in fourth place in the Eredivisie standings, one point ahead of fifth-placed Ajax Amsterdam and three points behind third-placed FC Twente.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Owusu-Oduro; Goes, Martins Indi, Bazoer, Penetra; Belic, De Wit, Clasie; Lahdo, Pavlidis, Van Brederode
Feyenoord
Form: DWDWW
Having won 1-0 at home to league leaders PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Beker, Arne Slot was almost certain that things were starting to look up for his side moving forward. However, a recent league match against FC Twente, which resulted in a goalless draw, has cast doubt on that anticipated certainty. The last time they were held to a goalless draw in the Eredivisie was against Fortuna Sittard in the previous season on August 13th.
Despite that, the Pride of the North have been impressive leading up to this match, as they have maintained a five-match unbeaten run (W3 D2). On the road, they have been at their best performance as they are currently on a four-match winning streak since a 2-1 defeat to FC Twente on October 29th and will seek to maintain their good form by picking up their fifth consecutive win.
With 43 points accumulated in 19 matches, Feyenoord sit in second place in the Eredivisie standings, five points ahead of third-placed FC Twente and twelve points behind first-placed PSV Eindhoven.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Bijlow; Geertruida, Trauner, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber; Dilrosun, Stengs, Paixao; Gimenez
Match Facts
- AZ Alkmaar have won two of their last five home matches in the Eredivisie.
- Feyenoord are currently on a three-match winning streak when playing against AZ Alkmaar.
- AZ Alkmaar averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 2.89 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the past 56 encounters, AZ Alkmaar secured victory 14 times, with 10 draws, while Feyenoord emerged victorious 32 times. The goal difference stands at 112–67 in favor of Feyenoord.
Expert Betting Tips
AZ Alkmaar is gradually slipping in the Eredivisie standings, with a needless loss of points. A defeat in this match might push them down to fifth, especially if Ajax, playing a day earlier, outperforms PSV Eindhoven. Facing a three-match losing streak against their upcoming opponents, AZ Alkmaar must elevate their performance to secure anything from this match.
With both teams possessing abundant attacking talent, an abundance of goals is anticipated in this clash. Therefore, we predict both sides to score, contributing to a total surpassing 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams To Score + Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.10
- Anytime Goalscorer - Santiago Giménez for 1.86
- W2 for 1.75