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🇳🇱 Eredivisie · Netherlands

Heerenveen VS AZ Alkmaar Prediction and Results

Heerenveen

D L D W D

2 – 3

Full Time · HT 2:1

08:30

06 Sep · Sun

AZ Alkmaar

W W W W W

Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion Referee: Jeroen Manschot

Our prediction · Pre-match analysis

Total:Over: 2.5

80% confidence

1.38

Odds

Match Timeline

Heerenveen 2:3 AZ Alkmaar

Ro Zangelo DaalGoal · Wouter Goes ⚽

⚽ Nolhan courtensGoal · Dylan Vente

21'

Nolhan courtensYellow Card

28'

⚽ Ringo MeerveldGoal · Dirk Proper

30'

45'

Mateo ChávezSubstitution · Mees de Wit ⇆

45'

Weslley Pinto BatistaSubstitution · Calvin Stengs ⇆

54'

Ro Zangelo DaalYellow Card

64'

Jordy ClasieSubstitution · Valdemar Byskov Andreasen ⇆

⇆ Dylan VenteSubstitution · Roberts Uldriķis

68'

⇆ Maxence RiveraSubstitution · Luca Oyen

68'

Elijah DijkstraSubstitution · Seiya Maikuma ⇆

69'

Mexx MeerdinkGoal · Valdemar Byskov Andreasen ⚽

⇆ Dirk ProperSubstitution · Levi Smans

74'

82'

Ro Zangelo DaalSubstitution · Ayoub Oufkir ⇆

83'

Ayoub OufkirGoal · Mexx Meerdink ⚽

⇆ Nolhan courtensSubstitution · Hristiyan Petrov

88'

90+1'

Ayoub OufkirYellow Card

Match Data

Full-time statistics

45%

Ball Possession

55%

Total Shots

Shots on Target

Shots off Target

Blocked Shots

Shots Inside Box

Shots Outside Box

Corners

Offsides

Fouls

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Goalkeeper Saves

415

Total Passes

508

340

Accurate Passes

444

As the Eredivisie season continues to unfold, Heerenveen prepares to host AZ Alkmaar at the Abe Lenstra Stadion on September 6th. With Heerenveen currently sitting in ninth place and AZ Alkmaar at the top of the league, this match promises to be an intriguing encounter between two teams with contrasting recent forms.

Heerenveen has had a mixed bag of results in their last five outings, with their most recent match ending in a 0-2 defeat to PEC Zwolle. However, they have shown resilience, notably in their 2-2 draw against Ajax and a solid 1-0 win over Twente. At home, Heerenveen has been relatively steady, securing two wins and two draws in their last five matches, while averaging 1.60 goals both scored and conceded. Notably, Heerenveen has no players missing due to injuries or suspensions, allowing them to field a full-strength squad against AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, comes into this fixture in scintillating form, having won all of their last five matches across all competitions. Their recent performances include a convincing 4-0 victory over Genk and an impressive 3-2 win against Olympiakos Piraeus. AZ's attacking prowess is evident as they have averaged three goals per game in their last five matches while keeping their defense tight with just 0.60 goals conceded on average. Like Heerenveen, AZ Alkmaar will have the luxury of a complete squad with no injury or suspension concerns.

The prediction for this clash leans towards a high-scoring affair, given both teams' offensive capabilities. AZ Alkmaar's recent form suggests they are likely to continue their winning streak. However, Heerenveen's ability to score is not to be underestimated, especially on their home turf. The most probable outcome appears to be a match with over 2.5 goals. This is supported by AZ Alkmaar's recent scoring spree and Heerenveen's ability to find the net consistently at home. The confidence score for this prediction is 8, as both teams have shown a tendency for open play and goal-scoring opportunities in their recent encounters. Additional betting options include considering AZ Alkmaar to win given their strong form, the likelihood of both teams scoring, and the potential for AZ Alkmaar to score at least two goals, reflecting their potent attack.