AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen prediction, odds & betting tips 21/10/2023

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AZ Alkmaar - Heerenveen

Netherlands Eredivisie - AFAS Stadion

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Top Odds and Best Predictions for AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen

AZ Alkmaar will be looking to continue their push toward the top of the standings versus Heerenveen.

Under 1.5 First-Half Goals

• AZ covered this bet in five straight games
• Heerenveen went over the line four times in the past five outings
• The last four h2h matches had no more than a goal during the first half

Both Teams to Score – No

• AZ has the second-best defense in the league allowing four goals in eight matches
• Heerenveen played two negative BTTS games in the previous three outings
• Two out of the past five encounters between these teams had at least one of them failing to score

Current Statistics and Odds for AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen prediction

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

14/01/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Heerenveen

AZ

0

2

22/05/22

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

AZ

Heerenveen

2

0

19/05/22

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Heerenveen

AZ

3

2

23/04/22

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

AZ

Heerenveen

2

1

29/08/21

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Heerenveen

AZ

1

3

Last Five - AZ

06/12/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

NEC

AZ

2

1

L

06/12/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

NEC

AZ

2

1

L

05/12/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

NEC

AZ

2

1

L

05/12/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

NEC

AZ

2

1

L

03/12/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

FC Utrecht

AZ

1

1

D

Last Five - Heerenveen

01/12/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Almere City FC

Heerenveen

0

3

W

25/11/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Fortuna Sittard

Heerenveen

0

3

W

11/11/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Vitesse

Heerenveen

1

3

W

05/11/23

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Ajax

Heerenveen

4

1

L

31/10/23

Netherlands Cup Netherlands

VVV

Heerenveen

1

5

W

This is how the bookies have set up the AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen odds:

AZ Alkmaar odds: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%

Draw odds: 5/1 (5.00) – 20%

Heerenveen odds: 10/1 (10.00) – 10%

AZ is the expected winner which is something that is not ‘unexpected' in this case. The probability of a win for the Alkmaar outfit is just below the 80 percent mark. There is a plethora of options available for this match and you should be wise to check our football predictions today page for the latest suggestions, information, and previews across the markets. These are some tips for this AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen matchup: AZ winning the game alongside BTTS will award you with odds up to 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4% and Goal Range of 4-5 is priced at 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%.

Match Preview, Team Information, and AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Lineups

AZ Alkmaar

There are only three teams left who haven't suffered a defeat this season and AZ Alkmaar is one of them. Their most disappointing result was against Heracles at home when they drew 1-1 and that remains the only game the team didn't win. Mees de Wit and Sem Westerveld are doubtful for the match.

Provisional lineup: Ryan, Sugawara, Bazoer, Penetra, Wolfe, Clasie, Mijnans, van Brederode, D. de Wit, Lahdo, Pavlidis.

Heerenveen

The guest team is in trouble, with five losses in the past six games, Heerenveen is fortunate not to be in the relegation zone, even though they are close. The visitors carry the worst defense in the Eredivisie allowing 18 goals in eight games. Hussein Ali is out through injury while Che Nunnely is hoping to get fit before this weekend's match.

Provisional lineup: Noppert, van Beek, Hall, Bochniewicz, Kohlert, Haye, Olsson, Brouwers, Sahraoui, Walemark, van Amersfoort.

Player to Watch: Vangelis Pavlidis

It is impossible to ignore the effect that Vangelis Pavlidis has on AZ Alkmaar. That fact has been relevant for the past couple of years and more so this season where he is one of the most dominant players in the Eredivisie having scored ten goals in eight matches.

Pavlidis is a long-time Greece international who was capped by his country's national team 34 times and scored six goals. This is his second season at AZ and looking at the way he progressed during that period, his market value has skyrocketed.

Starting lineups

Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.

AZ Alkmaar

4-2-3-1

1

Mathew Ryan

2

Yukinari Sugawara

25

Riechedly Bazoer

5

Alexandre Penetra

18

David Moller Wolfe

16

Sven Mijnans

8

Jordy Clasie

23

Mayckel Lahdo

10

Dani De Wit

19

Myron Van Brederode

9

Vangelis Pavlidis

Substitutes

6

Tiago Dantas

33

Wouter Goes

11

Ibrahim Sadiq

28

Kenzo Goudmijn

12

Hobie Verhulst

4

Bruno Martins Indi

21

Ernest Poku

30

Denso Kasius

14

Djordje Mihailovic

20

Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro

7

Jens Odgaard

Heerenveen

4-3-3

44

Andries Noppert

15

Ali Hussein

4

Sven Van Beek

5

Pawel Bochniewicz

7

Mats Kohlert

28

Luuk Brouwers

33

Thom Haye

19

Simon Olsson

24

Patrik Walemark

11

Pelle van Amersfoort

20

Osame Sahraoui

Substitutes

45

Oliver Braude

14

Charlie Webster

38

Melle Joop Witteveen

40

Espen Van Ee

21

Djenahro Nunumete

9

Daniel Seland Karlsbakk

6

Syb Van Ottele

2

Denzel Hall

23

Jan Bekkema

17

Che Nunnely

26

Anas Tahiri

13

Mickey van der Hart