AZ Alkmaar - FC Emmen betting tips and odds

It’s quite easy to predict that AZ Alkmaar will take the 3 points here. Though a different result is not entirely impossible, it would still be quite a notable upset.

Considering what they’re up against, FC Emmen can’t set their ambitions too high in this match. Playing as visitors at odds of 9.40 for an away win, calling them underdogs seems like an understatement.

AZ Alkmaar managed to go home with a 0:0 draw in the last round – which took a considerable effort. They were matched up as visitors against Ajax , who were heavily favoured at odds of 1.66. The home team never pressed their advantage, so the score was even at half-time as well.

FC Emmen are coming on the back of a harsh loss to FC Twente. Even though FC Emmen were the hosts in this matchup, they never had much of a shot in terms of the balance for power. They held FC Twente off in the first half, but the favourites steamrolled their way to a decisive 0:3 win before the end.

The home team’s attackers have been highly effective recently. Our records show more than 5 goals scored over the course of their 3 latest matches. This bodes well for their upcoming performance.

Results and standings notwithstanding, FC Emmen have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Eredivisie. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

According to the recent head-to-head records, AZ Alkmaar already has a win over the away team recorded earlier in the season. It was a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless, justifying the 1.35 odds on a home win.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without Dani De Wit, Bruno Martins Indi, S. Westerveld. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Jeff Hardeveld, Rui-Jorge Mendes, Mart Lieder, Maikel Kieftenbeld, Météhan Guclu. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.61, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.