AZ Alkmaar vs Almere Prediction 18 May 2025
🎈Will the clash between AZ Alkmaar and Almere City in the final round of the Eredivisie be a low-key affair? AZ Alkmaar sit in fifth place, eager to solidify their spot for European competition. Meanwhile, Almere City languish at the bottom without any hope of survival. The hosts have been impressive at home, finding the net in nearly every match, which makes them favorites for this encounter. The visitors, on the other hand, struggle with both scoring and defense. This match promises to be intense, with the hosts focusing heavily on attack.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 August 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Almere City):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams AZ Alkmaar and Almere City:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 0, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 9 against 1;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.75, in the 2nd half - 1.75;
- average total goals in the match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics AZ Alkmaar - Almere
AZ Alkmaar Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Twente, away team - AZ Alkmaar). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here's the game statistics (AZ Alkmaar vs Twente):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
AZ Alkmaar are demonstrating strong form this season, currently sitting in fifth place and continuing their push for top positions in the league. Known for their attacking prowess, they average 1.73 goals per match. The team frequently dominates possession and generates numerous chances in front of the opponent's goal. On home turf, they almost always find a way to score, having failed to do so only once in their last 26 games!
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar
Almere City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Almere City, away - Fortuna Sittard). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Almere City vs Fortuna Sittard):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Almere City are grappling with serious challenges this season, currently sitting at the bottom of the Eredivisie standings. Over their last ten matches, they've managed just one win, alongside five losses and four draws. Their attack is underperforming compared to the league average, scoring roughly 0.67 goals per game, while their defense remains porous, conceding nearly two goals per match. The team often finds itself on the back foot, forced to defend for extended periods due to a lack of creativity up front.
Match Results: Almere City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City
- matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- wins: 16 vs 4;
- win percentage: 48% vs 12%;
- losses: 9 vs 20;
- draws: 8 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
- AZ Alkmaar have not lost in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Almere City have not won in 21 of last 23 away games.
- Almere City have not won in 20 of last 22 away games (Eredivisie).
- Almere City have not won in 11 of last 12 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.25, the guests - 0.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City
- average total in the tournament: 2.82 vs 2.58;
- average total goals scored: 1.73 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 0.36;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.3;
- AZ Alkmaar: average total at home in the tournament - 1.81;
- Almere City: average total away in the tournament - 0.56;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.4) vs 0.7 (away - 0.75).
- Almere City have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10.5 (7 - for home team and 3.5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 11 (6 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.33; at home field - 6.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.7; at home field - 9.2.
Almere City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.27, away - 3.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 3.5.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.5 (1.25 for home team and 1.25 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 7 (2 for home team and 5 for away team).
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.55; at home - 1.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 1.4.
Almere City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.48, away - 1.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 1.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar at home - 9 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Almere City away - 4 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Almere City away - 1 (25%).
Editorial Prediction
Neither team has much at stake in this match: AZ Alkmaar can't climb higher than fifth place, while Almere City have already been relegated from the top tier. Given these circumstances, the game is unlikely to be intense, with both sides possibly focusing on ball control and maintaining a steady pace. The statistics back this up: AZ Alkmaar's last 14 home games have all seen under 4.5 goals, and Almere City have experienced the same outcome in 23 of their last 24 away matches. Against this backdrop, betting on under 4.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.No comments
Betting Tips: AZ Alkmaar - Almere City
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