AZ Alkmaar
AZ have been in patchy form overall, winning just 1 and losing 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions, but the AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles prediction is influenced by their more consistent home results, losing 1 and winning 1 of their last 2.
Go Ahead Eagles
- Go Ahead Eagles, on the other hand, have been in mixed form, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 3 of their last 5, after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Europa League, before rebounding with a 2-2 draw with FC Utrecht in their previous Eredivisie match. For those looking for AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles betting tips, this form guide is essential.
- New manager Melvin Boel has implemented a more aggressive pressing and transition game to their usual compact 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3.
Head-to-Head
- AZ have averaged 3.3 goals per match in their last 5 home games against Go Ahead Eagles.
- Go Ahead Eagles have averaged 2.7 goals as visitors in their last 5 head-to-head fixtures.
Key Players
- Troy Parrott is the main danger for AZ with 7 goals this term and Sven Mijnans has chipped in with 2 of their 5 goals in the last 5 games.
- Go Ahead Eagles have French young gun Mathis Suray up top, who’s scored 5 goals in 14 Eredivisie matches and has bagged 2 in their last 5.
Betting Insights
- AZ come into this as a heavy favorite at 1.42, while Go Ahead Eagles are long shots at 6.96.
- The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.36 is an obvious choice, reflecting their high-scoring head-to-head history and forming the core of our AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles betting tips.
- AZ are in 4th place in the Eredivisie with 24 points after 14 games, and have been solid at home this campaign, winning 3, drawing 2 and only losing 1 of their 6 home games.
- Go Ahead Eagles have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their 7 Eredivisie away trips this campaign, and are in 10th place with 17 points after 14 matches.
- Go Ahead shocked AZ 5-3 away in the KNVB Cup 7 months ago, so an upset isn't impossible.
Prediction
Back AZ to get the win, but there will be goals . This fixture stands out for those searching for reliable AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles betting tips.