AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction: There Are Doubts When It Comes To An Away Win

AZ Alkmaar will welcome PSV Eindhoven to the AFAS Stadion in the ninth round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between AZ Alkmaar vs. PSV Eindhoven, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LLWWW

AZ Alkmaar went into the international break on the back of three successive defeats. However, they still maintain their top three position in the table and are just three points behind second-placed FC Utrecht, illustrating a rather impressive start to the season despite their setbacks.

Maarten Martens' team were defeated 1-0 by Fortuna Sittard despite being strong favourites to walk away with maximum points at the Offermans Joosten Stadion. Prior to this, they were routed 2-0 by Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Europa League. 

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Owusu-Oduro; Kasius, Penetra, Dekker, Wolfe; Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Sadiq, Mijnans, Van Bommel; Parrott

Form: WWWWW

Things have not been doom and gloom for PSV Eindhoven this season; in fact, they have shown consistency throughout their matches, which is reflected by their position at the top of the table. They have won each of their last eight matches so far, making them the only side in the Eredivisie to do so.

The Lightbulbs went into the international break with smiles on their faces as they managed to defeat Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 at home despite being at a numerical disadvantage after Matteo Dams' red card in the 49th minute. Prior to this, they played out a 1-1 draw against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League.

Formation: 4-3-3

Benitez; Junior, Flamingo, Boscagli, Karsdorp; Ledezma, Til, Saibari; Perisic, De Jong, Tillman

• AZ Alkmaar have won seven of their last nine home matches in the Eredivisie.
• PSV Eindhoven have scored in both halves in 50% of their Eredivisie games this season.
• AZ Alkmaar averages 3.67 goals per game when playing at home, and PSV Eindhoven averages 3.75 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 56 meetings, AZ Alkmaar have won 13 times, PSV Eindhoven have won 35 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 130-62 in favour of PSV Eindhoven. 

Despite AZ Alkmaar's sudden poor form, this could turn out to be a tight affair between two sides that have started the season very well. However, PSV Eindhoven are considered favourites by bookmakers and should be able to pick up three points in a hard-fought victory and build on their momentum before their UEFA Champions League date with French giants PSG three days from now.

• Full-time Result - PSV Eindhoven for 1.80
• Correct Score - 1:2 for 8.60
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.6