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AZ Alkmaar - RKC
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Prediction 1
Half-Time Draw
53/20 (2.65)
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Prediction 2
BTTS
4/5 (1.80)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Best Predictions and Top Odds for AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk
AZ Alkmaar will be defending its home turf while playing against a tricky opponent who is trying to secure a top-eight finish to the season.
Contents
- 1 Best Predictions and Top Odds for AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk
- 2 Latest Odds and Statistical Information for AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk prediction
- 3 Preview, AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk Lineups, and Team News
- 4 Player to Watch: Michiel Kramer
- 5 Netherlands Eredivisie
- 6 FAQs about AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk
Half-Time Draw
It seems viable for the first AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk prediction that at least during the first half of the match, RKC can maintain some sort of equal footing against a team that will surely be slightly fatigued after their match against Anderlecht on Thursday which went into extra-time. RKC won their first h2h match of the season, but now they will feel like they have a chance to do some more damage to the home team.
Both Teams to Score
AZ coach Pascal Jansen doesn't have a squad depth that he would have liked, so he will have to adjust the best he can for the AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk match. That means some of the players that didn't feature enough might get a chance, and when situations like that one occur, there is always a possibility of some chemistry issues within the team. These teams, when facing each other, had three out of the last five encounters which covered BTTS, while looking at their league form, AZ had two games out of the last five with both teams scoring at least a goal, and at the same time, RKC played four out of the same number of matches with BTTS passing without trouble.
Latest Odds and Statistical Information for AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk prediction
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
06/11/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
AZ
3
1
15/05/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
RKC
1
3
09/02/22
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
RKC
AZ
0
4
14/08/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
AZ
1
0
01/05/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
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 - RKC
02/12/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Excelsior
RKC
2
2
D
25/11/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
PEC Zwolle
RKC
1
2
W
11/11/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
RKC
1
0
L
04/11/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Feyenoord
RKC
2
1
L
31/10/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
FC Utrecht
RKC
3
2
L
Here is the current AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk odds set by the bookies across the internet regarding the upcoming match:
AZ Alkmaar odds: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
Draw odds: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
RKC Waalwijk odds: 9/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
In no surprising turn of events, the bookmakers have put the expected winner moniker on AZ Alkmaar with the probability rate going to 75 percent. The odds are in favor of AZ Alkmaar, however, considering that the home team had a tough schedule this week advancing into the semifinals of the Europa Conference League after playing extra time against Anderlecht, bettors will be suspect about the mindset of Alkmaar's players. There are a lot of options available across the markets, you can check plenty of them on our football betting tips page, and here are some of the predictions for this match: There is always a chance that a visiting team like RKC could take advantage of the fatigue factor against AZ, and RKC leading after the First-Half is valued at 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3% while Goal Range 4-5 gets you odds of 3/1 (3.00) – 33.3%.
Preview, AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk Lineups, and Team News
AZ Alkmaar
AZ still has a chance to make it into the Champions League, but a five-point disadvantage between Ajax and PSV is a big difference for the last five rounds of matches considering that in Eredivisie, the favorite has the upper hand in most cases. But, for the Alkmaar outfit, they managed to advance into the Conference League semifinals which is their biggest success in Europe. Maxim Dekker, Dani de Wit, Sem Westerveld, and Bruno Martins Indi are doubtful to play, but the most important missing is the one from Jesper Karlsson.
Provisional lineup: Ryan, Sugawara, Beukema, Chatzidiakos, Kerkez, Reijnders, Clasie, Odgaard, Mijnans, van Brederode, Meerdink.
RKC Waalwijk
The visiting side lost earlier in the week in a postponed match against the Go Ahead Eagles, but they are still holding onto the eighth spot in the standings which would allow them to play in the Europe qualification playoffs. RKC doesn't have any health concerns at the moment.
Provisional lineup: Vaessen, Gaari, Adewoye, Nieuwpoort, Lelieveld, Anita, Clement, Lutonda, Lobete, Seuntjens, Kramer.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
AZ Alkmaar
RKC
Player to Watch: Michiel Kramer
The star of the show for RKC Waalwijk is Michiel Kramer, their leading scorer who managed to accumulate 12 goals in 22 appearances this league season while also assisting on a couple of occasions.
Netherlands Eredivisie
FAQs about AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk
- When is the match scheduled? – Sunday, April 23rd at 19:00 BST, 20:00 CET
- Who is the favorite according to the bookmakers? – AZ Alkmaar is the overwhelming favorite
- What was the score the last time they played? – RKC won the first game of the season 3-1
- How many goals did they score this season? – AZ Alkmaar recorded 56 goals while RKC Waalwijk scored 46
- Who leads the scoring for RKC Waalwijk? – Michiel Kramer scored 12 goals
