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Ajax - AZ Alkmaar
Netherlands Eredivisie - Johan Cruijff ArenA
Prediction 1
Half-Time Ajax
101/50 (2.02)
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Under 3.5 Goals
4/7 (1.57)
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Predictions and Top Odds for Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar
Ajax can't allow themselves to lose another match as they are barely holding onto the third spot in Eredivisie.
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Half-Time Ajax
After losing to PSV twice in a matter of eight days, Ajax has lost its footing once again, and losing points to AZ Alkmaar is not an option. The visiting team can take the third spot if they win in Amsterdam, but their focus is directed toward their upcoming Europe Conference League semifinal. For this Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar prediction, the home team is looking to get the lead as early as possible to set the tone for the rest of the match. AZ won their first h2h battle earlier this season, but have experience in winning at Amsterdam Arena which they did a couple of years ago.
Under 3.5 Goals
Ajax has the most over 3.5 goals matches in the league this season at 17 including three from their last five matches. On the other hand, AZ is on a streak of nine games with fewer than three goals scored which is significant for this particular pick. Looking at the Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar h2h record, out of the last ten matches between these teams, only one ended with more than three goals in the back of the net, it happened last season, at the same time of the year when they played in Alkmaar, the result was 2-2.
Statistics and Current Market Odds for Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar prediction
These are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
18/09/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Ajax
2
1
08/05/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Ajax
2
2
03/03/22
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
AZ
Ajax
0
2
12/12/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Ajax
AZ
1
2
25/04/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Ajax
AZ
2
0
Last Five - Ajax
27/09/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Feyenoord
Ajax
0
0
D
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Marseille
Ajax
3
3
D
17/09/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Twente
Ajax
3
1
L
03/09/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
Ajax
0
0
D
31/08/23
UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA
Ludogorets Razgrad
Ajax
1
0
L
Last Five - AZ
01/10/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
0
0
D
28/09/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heracles
AZ
0
0
D
24/09/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
PEC Zwolle
AZ
0
3
W
21/09/23
UEFA Conference League UEFA
Zrinjski Mostar
AZ
4
3
L
17/09/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam
AZ
0
2
W
Here is how the bookmakers value the latest market odds:
Ajax odds: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
Draw odds: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
AZ Alkmaar odds: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
Ajax has been giving a huge boost as the expected winner by the bookies despite being in a bad run of form and losing important matches in recent weeks. The probability of their win is almost 70 percent which is something that the bettors will likely take with a grain of salt. There is a plethora of options for consideration in this particular duel, and you can check plenty of those on our football betting tips page. Here are some of your choices regarding this pick: Both Teams Scoring during the opening 45 minutes of play will get you odds of 4/1 (4.00) – 25% and looking for AZ Alkmaar putting on some more misery to Ajax with the Win and BTTS, the price is 9/1 (9.00) – 11.1%.
Team News, Preview, and Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Ajax
The season for the biggest Dutch club has gotten from bad to worse in a matter of ten days. They lost twice to their arch-rivals PSV, first in the Eredivisie which saw the Eindhoven outfit taking the lead in the battle for the final Champions League place, and then losing to the same team last weekend in the Dutch Cup final. Winning against AZ is a prerogative, but it is highly doubtful that this Ajax team can save their season. Kian Fitz-Jim, Mohamed Kudus, Devyne Rensch, and Ahmetcan Kaplan are injured.
Expected lineup: Rulli, Hato, Alvarez, Timber, Sanchez, Klaassen, Grillitsch, Bergwijn, Tadic, Berghuis, Brobbey.
AZ Alkmaar
The visiting team could overtake Ajax in the third place if they win in Amsterdam, but that won't be a pressure-filled match for AZ as they already got their place in Europe. Also, they are in the semifinals of the Europe Conference League which is their main focus at the moment. Jesper Karlsson, Dani de Wit, Sem Westerveld, and Bruno Martins Indi are not likely to feature this weekend.
Expected lineup: Ryan, Kekez, Chatzidiakos, Beukema, Sugawara, Clasie, Mijnans, Reijnders, van Brederode, Odgaard, Lahdo.
Player to Watch: Steven Berghuis
There were plenty of standout players for Ajax this season, but Steven Berghuis has found his niche in scoring and creating goals for his teammates. He made 28 league appearances this term scoring nine goals with as many assists on the record.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Ajax
AZ Alkmaar
Facts and Notes about Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar prediction
- When is the match being played? – Saturday, May 6th at 20:00 BST, 21:00 CET
- Where is the game venue? – Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
- What was the score when they last met? – AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Ajax
- Who is the leading scorer for AZ Alkmaar? – Vangelis Pavlidis scored 12 goals
- How many wins did they earn this term? – Both teams have 18 victories
