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Eredivisie: Twente vs AZ Alkmaar – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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AZ Alkmaar will go up against Twente this coming Saturday in a high-stakes Eredivisie match at De Grolsch Veste.

Twente rank third in the Eredivisie standings with 34 points to their name from 16 matches, while AZ Alkmaar lie just one spot below in fourth with 33 points.

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Twente Form

Twente look well suited to take on any opponent presently based on their last three matches. They ran out 1-3 and 4-2 against Go Ahead Eagles and Excelsior respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Sparta Rotterdam, who claimed a point in a 2-2 draw. Twente won four of their previous six Eredivisie games at the De Grolsch Veste. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded nine and scored 11 goals.

AZ Alkmaar Form

AZ Alkmaar have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Almere City FC by 4-1. Disappointment followed, going down 2-0 against Legia Warszawa, and 0-4 against PSV Eindhoven. AZ Alkmaar managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Eredivisie away matches, in which they scored nine while also conceding four times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Stats

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

  • Twente have not lost 19 of the last 21 home matches
  • Twente have scored in 19 of the last 21 home matches
  • In 7 of the last 8 matches Twente played, both teams scored
  • In 8 of the last 9 Twente matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Twente have not lost 12 of the last 14 matches
  • AZ Alkmaar have scored in 16 of the last 18 away matches
  • In 7 of the last 8 AZ Alkmaar away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • AZ Alkmaar have conceded in the last 7 away matches in a row
  • AZ Alkmaar have conceded in 10 of the last 12 matches
  • In 5 of the last 7 away matches AZ Alkmaar played, both teams scored

Twente vs AZ Alkmaar⁣ – In-form players

It is difficult to look past Evangelos Pavlidis, when searching for a goalscorer, as he seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target five times in recent Eredivisie matches for AZ Alkmaar, with a total for the season saying 18 goals scored in this Eredivisie campaign. With five goals lately for Twente in the Eredivisie, Sem Steijn is also a player to look out for.

Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips

Full-time result

Twente have not lost to AZ Alkmaar in four consecutive meetings. At De Grolsch Veste, Twente won six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They drew two and lost two as well, while AZ Alkmaar won three of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost four.

Both teams to score

Twente scored first in seven of their last ten home games. AZ Alkmaar scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Twente managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, AZ Alkmaar kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. AZ Alkmaar have scored in three consecutive meetings with Twente at De Grolsch Veste.

Total goals

Twente conceded a goal in their previous eight Eredivisie matches in a row. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Twente’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for AZ Alkmaar, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Twente vs AZ Alkmaar

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

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