Eredivisie: Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar – Tips, Match Preview, and Odds

Our betting experts preview the Eredivisie match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

AZ Alkmaar will visit Johan Cruijff ArenA this coming Saturday for an Eredivisie fixture with home side Ajax.

Ajax are third in the Eredivisie standings after collecting 62 points from their initial 30 encounters. AZ Alkmaar trail them on 60 points after 30 rounds, leaving them as number 4 in the table.

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Preview

Ajax Form

Ajax added four points to the standings in their previous three matches, where they first beat FC Emmen 3-1. They were then defeated 3-0 against PSV Eindhoven, before drawing 1-1 against PSV Eindhoven. The Sons of the Gods showed little mercy in their past six matches at Johan Cruijff ArenA, of which they won five, drew none and lost once. They hit the target 17 times, letting in five themselves.

AZ Alkmaar Form

AZ Alkmaar look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Fortuna Sittard, who were defeated by 0-3. Then, Anderlecht got outclassed in a 2-0 win, before beating RKC Waalwijk by 3-0. The Cheeseheads won three of a possible six away matches in the Eredivisie, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 11 while also conceding six times.

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar⁣ – In-form players

It has been a superb season for Steven Bergwijn so far as he managed to score impressive 11 goals across all tournaments during the current campaign. He appears to be in great form currently, as he hit the target three times in his last six games, and Ajax rely on his abilities against AZ Alkmaar. Siding with him to find the back of the net on Saturday seems like a decent punt.

Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips

Full-time result

Of their 10 most recent games at Johan Cruijff ArenA across all tournaments, Ajax won five times, drew four and lost one. AZ Alkmaar won six of their recent 10 games on their travels, as well as drawing one and losing three.

Both teams to score

AZ Alkmaar managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Ajax were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar.

Total goals

Ajax saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for AZ Alkmaar, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar

To sum up, the upcoming match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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