Willem II - AZ Alkmaar predictions

Willem II are considerably weaker than their opponents in this round of the Eredivisie, and a victory for them would be quite a surprise. We wouldn’t bet on it, though – at odds of 4.84, it’s not very likely to happen.

Details can make a big difference in matches like this one. One way for AZ Alkmaar to reach their goal in this game is to stick firmly to their game plan and execute it flawlessly.

Willem II want to forget their previous Eredivisie match. Playing away from home they conceded early in the first half and never recovered. As a result, the RKC Waalwijk away defeat is definitely something they want to put behind them as soon as possible.

The fans of AZ Alkmaar aren’t happy with how things are going at the moment. Just last round they lost a home game to Sparta Rotterdam. The 1:2 came after a deadlock in the first game – and given that AZ Alkmaar were favourites in that game, it doesn’t reflect well on their form.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Willem II have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

This is the second time we’re seeing these two teams play against one another in this season of the Eredivisie – this time, Willem II are playing as the hosts, having won their away game. However, the betting odds mark AZ Alkmaar as the favourites despite the recent loss and the fact they’re playing as visitors.

Before assuming the favoured visitors will win, keep in mind that their lineup has been altered due to several injuries. Ruben van Bommel, S. Westerveld, Ibrahim Sadiq will all be missing for various reasons, leaving the coach with a shorter lineup than usual.

Betting on a Draw is likely to be your best option, though it’s a relatively risky wager. It offers decent value with the 3.42 odds, though, which can be found at top online bookmakers such as Pncl.