Go Ahead Eagles - AZ Alkmaar predictions

Though the home team can be called favourites, they can’t quite relax going into the match at AZ Alkmaar. Their advantage is quite narrow, and just a few mistakes could end up costing them the game.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against Go Ahead Eagles on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

Go Ahead Eagles faced off against Almere City in the previous game, and most bookies placed them as the underdogs. The final result was a 0:0 draw, however, after a prolonged stalemate which isn’t something to scoff at.

A frustrating Eredivisie match is behind AZ Alkmaar. They were installed as firm favourites to beat NAC Breda last time out - 1.48. Nevertheless, they failed to do so as they were forced to settle for a draw. Both at halftime and after the final whistle (1:1).

Go Ahead Eagles’s last few games have been following a bit of a trend – the 3 most recent ones ended in a draw.

AZ Alkmaar’s recent performance as visitors has been marked by a lot of conceded goals – 6 in their previous 3 away games.

Go Ahead Eagles may be the favourites in this matchup, but they’ve yet to prove they can conclusively defeat AZ Alkmaar this season. They had several opportunities to do so, and all ended with a tied result.

Sunday's matchup will see both teams at full strength, free of injuries and suspensions.

And Away Win wager here offers a nice balance between risk and reward. It’s a bit riskier than what most betting predictions usually suggest, but the 2.44 odds are worth it in terms of value.