Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction 14 May 2025
πCan we expect a high-scoring showdown in the race for European spots between Twente and AZ Alkmaar in the 33rd round of the Eredivisie? Both teams are mid-table contenders, sitting in 5th and 6th places respectively, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their clash. The hosts appear slightly more confident in their current form, having won four of their last ten matches, while the visitors have managed just two victories in the same stretch. The odds for this encounter are quite balanced, highlighting the uncertainty of the outcome.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 December 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - AZ Alkmaar):
- ball possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
πStatistical preview of official matches between the teams Twente and AZ Alkmaar:
- played 36 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 14, for the away team - 17, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 49 against 57;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.08, in the 2nd half - 1.86;
- average total goals in the match - 2.94.
Head-to-head statistics Twente - AZ Alkmaar
Twente Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Twente, away team - Utrecht). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Twente vs Utrecht):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 0.
Twente are delivering commendable performances, currently sitting fifth in the league standings. The team is renowned for their ability to control the game through a well-organized mid-block and an emphasis on ball possession. Over the last ten matches, they've shown consistency: securing four wins with an average of 1.4 goals scored per game, showcasing a confident attacking prowess. However, their defense remains vulnerable, conceding the same average number of goals recently, which could pose a challenge against the visitors' dynamic counter-attacks.
Match Results: Twente
AZ Alkmaar Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - AZ Alkmaar, away - Groningen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 12 vs 4.
AZ Alkmaar, known for their pragmatic approach to the game, are aiming to improve their standing following a series of setbacks this season. The team currently sit sixth in the league, showcasing a tactical versatility that ranges from a compact defense to rapid counter-attacks down the flanks. Additionally, the squad retains the ability to surprise opponents with unexpected combinations up front and maintains a moderate scoring record in away matches.
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 8; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.08;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 0.58.
First-Half Stats: Twente (home) vs AZ Alkmaar (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Number of wins: 9 (0.56%) vs 8 (0.5%);
- Number of losses: 3 (0.19%) vs 2 (0.13%);
- Number of draws: 4 (0.25%) vs 6 (0.38%);
- Average goals scored: 1.56 vs 1.06;
- Average goals conceded: 0.56 vs 0.25.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Twente scored in the 1st half in 12 of last 14 games.
- Twente scored in the 1st half in last 8 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 17, draws - 5.
Statistics: Twente vs AZ Alkmaar
- matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- wins: 15 vs 15;
- win percentage: 47% vs 47%;
- losses: 8 vs 9;
- draws: 9 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
- Twente have not lost in 16 of last 18 home games (Eredivisie).
- AZ Alkmaar have not won in 7 of last 8 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.36, the guests - 1.58;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.94;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Twente vs AZ Alkmaar
- average total in the tournament: 3.25 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.88 vs 1.69;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.88 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1;
- Twente: average total at home in the tournament - 2.13;
- AZ Alkmaar: average total away in the tournament - 1.56;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.5) vs 1.6 (away - 1.8).
- AZ Alkmaar have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Twente (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Twente: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.28; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 4.17.
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.25, away - 5.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; away - 4.8.
- AZ Alkmaar have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games against Twente.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.28 (1.64 for home team and 1.64 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.06 (1.39 for home team and 1.67 for away team).
Twente: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.25; at home - 0.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1; at home - 1.
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.53, away - 1.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 11 times.
Statistics: Twente vs AZ Alkmaar
- number of matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Twente at home - 8 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar away - 8 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Twente at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar away - 3 (60%).
- Twente have scored and conceded in last 5 home games against AZ Alkmaar.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams are in a tight race for European competition spots, and this head-to-head could prove decisive in their battle. Twente and AZ Alkmaar traditionally engage in high-scoring clashes in Enschede - over 2.5 goals have been scored in 8 of their last 9 meetings at this venue. AZ also frequently finds themselves in goal-fests away from home, with 7 of their last 8 away matches featuring three or more goals. Against this backdrop, betting on over 2.5 goals seems a well-founded choice.No comments
Betting Tips: Twente - AZ Alkmaar
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