AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction, Lineups & Odds

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AZ Alkmaar take on Heerenveen in the fight for a place in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.

It makes sense to back AZ -1.25 at 1.98 on the Asian Handicap. The favourites should beat Heerenveen by two goals or more, although we have the insurance of half our stake back should they win by a single goal.

3-1 Heerenveen Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

AZ Alkmaar drew their last game 1-1, with the action taking place at AFAS Stadion against Almere City. The Alkmaar club had most of the ball enjoying 59% possession and five shots on target, while David Moeller Wolfe was the goalscorer.

Heerenveen have suffered five consecutive defeats away from home. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 2-0 home victory against Feyenoord at Abe Lenstra Stadion. Robin Veldman's team recorded six shots on goal and had 43% possession, while Hristiyan Petrov and Milos Lukovic were on the scoresheet.

It was a 3-1 home win for Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion when they last played AZ. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen six AZ wins, two Heerenveen victories and two draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	AZ Alkmaar	34	16	9	9	58	37	21	58:37	57
9	SC Heerenveen	34	12	7	15	42	57	-15	42:57	43

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AZ have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 15.1 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. Maarten Martens' side have averaged 53.6% possession, 471.3 passes and 7.4 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.3 corners from 11.1 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Mexx Meerdink has found the net 3 times, with Sven Mijnans, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott and Ibrahim Sadiq scoring 2 each. Ruben van Bommel and Peer Koopmeiners are top assists makers with 3, while goalkeeper Rome Owusu-Oduro has kept 2 clean sheets.

Heerenveen have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. The Super Frisians have averaged 50.4% possession, 424.0 passes, 4.9 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts.

Ion Nicolaescu has scored 3 goals, followed by Hristiyan Petrov, Milos Lukovic, Jacob Trenskow and Alireza Jahanbakhsh on 1. Oliver Braude has been the top assist maker on 2, with Andries Noppert and Mickey van der Hart collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Zico Buurmeester, Ernest Poku, Sven Mijnans, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink.

Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Andries Noppert (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Hristiyan Petrov, Mats Koehlert, Marcus Linday, Jacob Trenskow, Levi Smans, Luuk Brouwers, Eser Gurbuz, Milos Lukovic.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen league stats:

• The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction

AZ can prove too strong in this Eredivisie game and we’re backing the favourites on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at 1.98 in the hope that they can stamp their authority on the match.

There’s the opportunity to sell goals and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the bet. It means a riskier wager but a bigger potential return from the available odds.

AZ -1.25 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 0 Heerenveen

An exciting bet could be a 2-0 victory in favor of AZ at odds of 7.50. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Props

Ernest Poku Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.68

Ernest Poku (AZ) has finished with at least one shot on goal in three straight Eredivisie games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you are able to secure odds of 1.68 for this outcome.

Latest Ernest Poku Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.60

First

7.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.70

Under 0.5

1.85

Shots

Over 1.5

1.55

Under 1.5

-

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Sven Mijnans to Score 3.85

Sven Mijnans (AZ) has scored two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at 3.85 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Sven Mijnans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.85

First

8.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.62

Under 0.5

1.96

Shots

Over 2.5

2.12

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Heerenveen Over 3.5 Corners 2.00

Heerenveen have been awarded an average of 4.90 corners in the past 10 games, while the corner count against AZ Alkmaar has been more than 3.5 in the last three home matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Heerenveen Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of 2.00.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AZ Alkmaar

Total

11.70 7.40 4.30

Home

10.50 7.30 3.20

Away

10.40 6.10 4.30

Heerenveen

Total

9.00 4.90 4.10

Home

10.70 6.80 3.90

Away

7.90 3.30 4.60

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AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

AZ Victory on the Cards According to Betting Sites

AZ Alkmaar are available at 1.44 to come away with a triumph in this Eredivisie clash, meaning a 69% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Heerenveen are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 7.00.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. AZ are 1.91, while Heerenveen are alternatively priced at 6.00 and the draw is 2.60.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS Yes is available at 1.70 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

Hundreds of markets for every Eredivisie match await you, with the best football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

1.44

X

4.50

2

7.00

Half-Time Result

1

1.91

X

2.60

2

6.00

Double Chance

1X

1.10

12

1.18

X2

2.63

Draw No Bet

1

1.17

2

5.00

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

1.98

2 Hcp +1.25

1.83

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.40

Over 2.5

1.53

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.70

No

2.05

Troy Parrott Favourite to Find the Net First

Those interested in favourite Troy Parrott to find the net first can get 4.40, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is 2.15.

Player Goals

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

4.40

Anytime

2.15

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

4.80

Anytime

2.32

Ruben van Bommel (AZ)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.50

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.55

Ernest Poku (AZ)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.60

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.85

Ion Nicolaescu (Heerenveen)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.40

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.50

Milos Lukovic (Heerenveen)

First

10.00

Anytime

4.60

Zico Buurmeester (AZ)

First

11.50

Anytime

4.90

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.00

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.30

Dimitris Rallis (Heerenveen)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.50

Ilias Sebaoui (Heerenveen)

First

14.00

Anytime

5.80

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

15.00

Anytime

6.40

Levi Smans (Heerenveen)

First

16.00

Anytime

6.75

Mees de Wit (AZ)

First

17.00

Anytime

7.00

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

First

17.00

Anytime

7.50

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Heerenveen)

First

18.00

Anytime

7.50

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

First

20.00

Anytime

7.50

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.00

Bruno Martins Indi (AZ)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.50

Espen van Ee (Heerenveen)

First

23.00

Anytime

10.00

Player Shots On Target

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 0.5

1.62

Under 0.5

1.96

Ernest Poku (AZ)

Over 0.5

1.70

Under 0.5

1.85

Ruben van Bommel (AZ)

Over 0.5

1.72

Under 0.5

1.83

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 0.5

1.84

Under 0.5

1.73

Milos Lukovic (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.02

Under 0.5

1.58

Ion Nicolaescu (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.04

Under 0.5

1.56

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 1.5

2.16

Under 1.5

1.50

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.17

Under 0.5

1.46

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

2.30

Under 0.5

1.45

Dimitris Rallis (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.40

Under 0.5

1.40

Ilias Sebaoui (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.43

Under 0.5

1.41

Zico Buurmeester (AZ)

Over 0.5

2.48

Under 0.5

1.38

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

2.55

Under 0.5

1.36

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 1.5

2.55

Under 1.5

1.35

Levi Smans (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.55

Under 0.5

1.36

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.60

Under 0.5

1.37

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

2.90

Under 0.5

1.27

Mees de Wit (AZ)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.19

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

Over 0.5

3.55

Under 0.5

1.18

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.16

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

3.80

Under 0.5

1.14

Espen van Ee (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

3.90

Under 0.5

1.14

Player Shots

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 3.5

1.89

Under 3.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 3.5

2.38

Under 3.5

-

Ruben van Bommel (AZ)

Over 2.5

2.43

Under 2.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 2.5

2.12

Under 2.5

-

Levi Smans (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

2.48

Under 1.5

-

Ilias Sebaoui (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

2.00

Under 1.5

-

Dimitris Rallis (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

2.48

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

2.02

Under 1.5

-

Milos Lukovic (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

1.93

Under 1.5

-

Zico Buurmeester (AZ)

Over 1.5

2.50

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

2.02

Under 1.5

-

Ion Nicolaescu (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

2.00

Under 1.5

-

Ernest Poku (AZ)

Over 1.5

1.55

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

1.67

Under 1.5

-

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

2.60

Under 1.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

1.36

Under 0.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

1.37

Under 0.5

-

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