Round 18
PSV Eindhoven vs. AZ Alkmaar
Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
11.01.25 at 23:00
AZ Alkmaar will aim to keep their top-four aspirations alive when they make the trip to Philips Stadion to lock horns with table-toppers PSV Eindhoven in the 18th round of the Eredivisie. PSV Eindhoven leads at the top with a six-point cushion and is 13 points ahead of fifth-placed AZ Alkmaar.
Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between PSV Eindhoven vs. AZ Alkmaar, 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: WLWWW
Following two consecutive 1-0 defeats against Brest in the UEFA Champions League and Heerenveen in the league, PSV Eindhoven has seen an uplift in form as they head into this clash boasting a two-match winning streak across all competitions with a whopping 11 goals scored.
The most recent of those wins was a comfortable 3-0 home league victory against bitter rivals Feyenoord. The Lightbulbs have now been presented with an opportunity to extend their winning streak in the league to two matches, a feat that'll be achievable considering they have won four consecutive matches in this fixture.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Junior; Schouten, Tillman, Saibari; Lang, De Jong, Perisic
AZ Alkmaar
Form: WWWWW
Indeed, AZ Alkmaar has had their own fair share of struggles in this fixture, winning two times in the past eight encounters. However, they won't dwell on past matters as they aim to extend their unbeaten run across all competitions to nine matches (W7, D2).
If there is a team that has seen a significant uplift in form between these two sides, it's an undeniable fact that the Cheese Farmers take the cup as they are currently on a five-match winning streak overshadowing their previous six-match winless run (D1, L5). Notably, they are on a two-match winning streak on the road, recording two successive 2-1 wins against Sparta Rotterdam and NAC Breda.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Owusu-Oduro; Maikuma, Penetra, Goes, Wolfe; Clasie, Mijnans, Koopmeiners; Poku, Parrott, Van Bommel
Match Facts
- PSV Eindhoven is currently on an eight-match winning streak when playing at home in the Eredivisie.
- Both teams have scored in seven of AZ Alkmaar's last nine matches in the Eredivisie.
- Four of the last six meetings between PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar have seen both teams score.
- AZ Alkmaar has failed to score in just two of their last eight away league games.
Head-To-Head
In the last 57 meetings, PSV Eindhoven has won 36 times, AZ Alkmaar has won 13 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 132-63 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.
History of Head-to-Heads
Eredivisie 2024/2025
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie 2024/2025
PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie 2023/2024
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie 2023/2024
PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie 2022/2023
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven Latest Games
PSV Eindhoven 
PSV Eindhoven
Heracles
PSV Eindhoven
Fortuna Sittard
PSV Eindhoven
AZ Alkmaar Latest Games
AZ Alkmaar
FC Twente
Heerenveen
Almere City FC
AZ Alkmaar
Groningen
Expert Betting Tips
Based on the previous meetings between these two sides, we can notice that PSV Eindhoven has had the upper hand in this fixture, and that's why they are favorites to come out on top here.
However, we can't ignore the fact that AZ Alkmaar has been in excellent form, too, in the league. The way I see it, they'll definitely give the hosts a run for their money, and if serious enough, could snatch three points.
I'm backing both sides to get on the scoreboard here, considering they've been clinical in the final third and have exchanged goals in four of their last six meetings.
- Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.70
- Total - Over 3 for 1.61
- Anytime Goalscorer - Luuk de Jong for 1.94
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