Feyenoord - AZ Alkmaar predictions

We don’t expect Feyenoord to have any issues beating AZ Alkmaar. The hosts are largely favoured by all the top bookmakers online and 1.65 might actually be a good-value bet to consider. The visitors are not to be underestimated but on this particular instance the home side are seen as clear winners.

AZ Alkmaar are massive underdogs and will be extremely lucky to avoid complete annihilation at the hands of Feyenoord.

Feyenoord were close 2.01 favourites to win the previous round’s matchup against Ajax. Despite the home-field advantage, though, they never even managed to get off the ground, being behind in both halves and recording a 0:2 loss.

A point from the previous league game against Go Ahead Eagles will have come as a disappointment for the AZ Alkmaar faithful. Their team played at home and was a big favourite to land a victory but instead of maintaining the first-half lead, they were held to a 2:2 draw at the final whistle.

We’ve seen an admirable level of consistency from Feyenoord and their goalscorers. With 5 goals spread over the last 3 matches, we can safely expect this match not to end with a nill on the scoreboard.

Our confidence in AZ Alkmaar and, more specifically, their defenses, is shaky at best. After more than 5 concessions in three consecutive home games, most bookies and pundits see them as unreliable.

The hosts are looking to move into one of the Champions League qualifying spots. There’s plenty of time to work towards their goal, but they should be able to walk away with another 3 points after this match.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Gjivai Zechiël, Ayase Ueda, Jordan Lotomba will have to sit this one out, while AZ Alkmaar will have to make do without Ruben van Bommel, S. Westerveld, Bruno Martins Indi, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Lequincio Zeefuik, Ibrahim Sadiq, Z. Buurmeester.

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, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.