AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips 28/01/2023* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change. Predictions and Odds for AZ Alkmaar vs UtrechtAZ will be aiming for a fourth straight victory against Utrecht who will have to play their best defensive game to subdue their title-challenging opponent. AZ Alkmaar to WinAjax and PSV have had some big setbacks lately losing points wherever they travel, but that is not the case with AZ Alkmaar who have gotten a hot start to the remainder of the season since the winter break was over. AZ is on a three-game winning streak catching up to Feyenoord and trailing by only two points. They have suffered only one loss at home this season and that was against the Rotterdam giants, but overall they seem to lose a killer instinct when playing in front of their fans.
They failed to do so, however, in their last two matches. In four of their past five matches, there were at least three goals scored. Place the bet >>Stats and Latest Market evaluations concerning the match between AZ Alkmaar and UtrechtHere are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
They have won only four times at home in eight matches, but thanks to their away form, they are in second place. Utrecht has the fourth-best away record in the league losing only once and having some massive big-scoring matches. Their goal difference in away matches is 18-19 after nine games. Looking at their h2h matchup, Utrecht won only once in their last five outings, Alkmaar took a couple of victories, and two games ended in a draw. Place the bet >>Over 2. 5 GoalsBecause of the aforementioned reason, Utrecht's high goalscoring difference as well as Alkmaar's efficient forward line, the prediction that this will be a high-scoring effort seems reasonable. Alkmaar had eleven over 2. 5 goal matches this season while Utrecht's number is at ten.
73) – 57. 9%Draw odds: 3. 75 (11/4) – 26. 7%Utrecht odds: 7/2 (4. 50) – 22. 2%The bookmakers are predicting AZ as the clear winner in this match, but Utrecht is far from being an undangerous opponent. Bettors can look up some different options for this particular match: Multi Score option of 1:0, 2:0, or 3:0 will get you odds of 12/5 (3. 40) – 29. 4%, and at the same time you can try your luck with Utrecht winning with BTTS that is priced at 13/2 (7. 50) – 13. 3%. Team News, Possible Lineups, and PreviewAZ AlkmaarThe team from Alkmaar has only been a champion twice in its history, the last time it happened was the season of 2008-2009. They have come out strong after the winter break while some of their rivals are still finding their best form.
The last time they beat Alkmaar was two years ago, and since then AZ won a couple of times while one match ended in a draw. Utrecht won't be winning the title this season, but they have a good chance of getting into some of Europe's continental competitions. Ramon Hendriks is injured for the trip to Alkmaar while Django Warmerdam, Bart Ramselaar, and Tommy St. Jago are doubtful to play. Possible lineup: Barkas, Viergever, Sagnan, van der Hoorn, ter Avest, Toornstra, Bozdogan, Boussaid, van de Streek, Booth, Douvikas. Starting lineupsStarting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off. AZ 4-2-3-1 Substitutes 45 Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro FC Utrecht 4-2-3-1 Substitutes 37 Derensili Sanches Fernandes 15 Djevencio Van der Kust Player to Watch: Jens OdgaardThe young Danish forward has been a revelation for Alkmaar this season after arriving from Sassuolo last summer. He has scored six goals with three assists and has been a maintaining presence in the forward position. Netherlands Eredivisie Eredivisie 22/23 # Team P W D L +/- Points 1 Feyenoord 18 12 5 1 27 41 2 AZ 18 12 3 3 16 39 3 PSV 18 11 2 5 22 35 4 FC Twente 18 10 5 3 19 35 5 Ajax 18 9 7 2 27 34 6 Sparta Rotterdam 18 9 5 4 13 32 7 FC Utrecht 18 8 5 5 1 29 8 Heerenveen 18 7 6 5 1 27 9 NEC 18 4 10 4 3 22 10 Go Ahead Eagles 17 4 7 6 -4 19 10 RKC 17 4 7 6 -4 19 12 Fortuna Sittard 18 5 4 9 -9 19 13 Excelsior 18 6 1 11 -20 19 14 Vitesse 18 3 7 8 -14 16 15 FC Emmen 18 3 6 9 -17 15 16 FC Volendam 18 3 4 11 -24 13 17 Cambuur Leeuwarden 18 3 3 12 -18 12 18 FC Groningen 18 3 3 12 -19 12 AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht FAQWhat is the match timetable? – 20:00 BST, 21:00 CETWho is Utrecht's top scorer? – Anastasios Douvikas scored 7 goalsHow many goals did these teams concede? – AZ Alkmaar conceded 19 goals, while Utrecht allowed 26What was the last H2H result? These sides last met in October 2022 with AZ Alkmaar taking home the plaudits on their road adventures.
The whole team has been on a preparation period with positive feelings about the season's progress and with the firm belief they could win the title. The home team will be without Dani de Wit and Sam Beukema who are injured, and Sem Westerveld with Bruno Martins Indi is a doubt to participate in a match. Possible lineup: Ryan, Sugawara, Chatzidiakos, Vanheusden, Kerkez, Reijnders, Clasie, Odgaard, Mihailovic, Karlsson, Pavlidis. UtrechtThe visiting team lost at Utrecht last week for their first defeat in more than three months, they recovered well by beating Excelsior with a single-goal difference a few days ago.
Head to Head 11/05/22 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands FC Utrecht AZ 17/10/21 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands AZ FC Utrecht 27/01/21 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands AZ FC Utrecht 27/12/20 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands FC Utrecht AZ 01/08/20 Europe Friendlies Europe FC Utrecht AZ Last Five - AZ 25/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands Go Ahead Eagles AZ W 22/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands Fortuna Sittard AZ W 14/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands Heerenveen AZ W 11/01/23 Netherlands Cup Netherlands Excelsior AZ W 07/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands Vitesse AZ D Last Five - FC Utrecht 25/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands Excelsior FC Utrecht W 22/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands FC Twente FC Utrecht L 15/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands Go Ahead Eagles FC Utrecht D 12/01/23 Netherlands Cup Netherlands Blauw Geel '38 FC Utrecht W 08/01/23 Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands Feyenoord FC Utrecht D This is how the bookmakers are predicting the match could unfold:AZ Alkmaar odds: 8/11 (1.
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