FC Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar predictions

FC Utrecht may come out on top this Saturday yet, but it will be quite a struggle. They’ll be fighting a somewhat stronger team in AZ Alkmaar. However, it’s still a relatively balanced matchup, as signified by the 2.77 for the hosts to win.

AZ Alkmaar are coming into this match as underdogs, though the difference is not overwhelming. Even so, they’re not all that likely to win. An Away Win bet is priced at 2.57 with top online bookies, which could bring a decent profit.

FC Utrecht have a lot to be proud of when it comes to their previous performance. Almost everyone expected a loss because they were visiting a far stronger team - Feyenoord . After an inconclusive first half, however, FC Utrecht narrowly won the game against all odds (1:2).

AZ Alkmaar faced off against PSV last round in a hugely unfavourable away game. The lead they took in the first half took almost everyone by surprise, and the 2:2 draw the match eventually ended in can be considered a fairly decent outcome.

With 9 concessions over the last 3 matches, FC Utrecht will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

AZ Alkmaar netted 6 goals in the last three away games, implying a very strong attack-minded performance even as visitors.

With 39 points to their name as we enter round 19, this game’s home team are gunning for a Champions League qualification. That said, we’re only at the season’s mid-point, which means there’s plenty of time for dramatic changes in the standings.

This is the second time we’re seeing this matchup this season, and AZ Alkmaar are still considered favourites by top online bookmakers. Interestingly, they lost the home game they played against FC Utrecht earlier in the season, but this is their shot at redemption.

Though the visitors are favourites here, it’s important to note they’ll be playing without S. Westerveld, Lewis Schouten, Ibrahim Sadiq, Kees Smit due to injury. On the flip side, the hosts will also be several players short – namely, Can Bozdogan, Vasilis Barkas, Noah Ohio have also reported injuries.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.60, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.