AZ Alkmaar return to Eredivisie action on Thursday in celebratory mood, facing Go Ahead Eagles at De Adelaarshorst just days after their KNVB Beker triumph. With four games left to play in the regular season, the hosts have little margin for slip-ups if they are to secure a European qualification playoff spot, while the visitors are aiming to piece together a strong finish to their campaign, having already booked a UEFA Europa League spot due to their cup triumph.
Go Ahead Eagles have been inconsistent this season, but remain in contention for yet another post-season appearance.
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The De Adelaarshorst outfit have found a new level in their recent home outings, thrashing Heracles Almelo 4-0, NAC Breda 6-0, and PEC Zwolle 5-0 in three of their last four matches. However, they were less impressive on the road last time out, turning in a tepid display in a goalless draw with Groningen, and will be delighted to return to home comforts this week.
AZ Alkmaar have had a busy couple of days, dispatching Heerenveen 3-0 in their last Eredivisie outing before crashing out of the Conference League quarterfinals last week after a 5-2 aggregate defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk.
However, the highlight of their week came on Sunday, when they thrashed NEC Nijmegen 5-1 at De Kuip to lift the KNVB Beker crown for the fifth time, banishing last season’s disappointment, which saw them lose on penalties to Thursday’s opponents in the cup final.
Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
AZ have not lost a league game to GA Eagles in over a decade, with their sole defeat in that period coming in last season’s KNVB Beker final.The points were shared in a 2-2 draw when these two teams met earlier this season.Both sides have conceded 45 goals in the Eredivisie this season. AZ, however, boast the slightly better attacking record, having scored 52 goals compared to GA Eagles’ 50.AZ have lost five of their last six away matches, with their sole victory being a 4-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha in the Conference League last month.
Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
Kowet seem to find a new level whenever they return to De Adelaarshorst, a trend evident in their dominant home performances in recent weeks. AZ, on the other hand, have struggled to impress on their recent travels.
However, the visitors come into this one in high spirits, and that could be just the boost they need to edge this contest.
Prediction: Go Ahead Eagles 1-2 AZ Alkmaar
Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: AZ Alkmaar to win
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (Nine of the visitors’ last 10 matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: YES
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
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