Telstar vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
🔥 In the upcoming match, Telstar host AZ Alkmaar, and it promises to be an exciting clash. Both teams have their own ambitions this season: the hosts are fighting for survival, while the visitors aim to secure a spot at the top of the table. Telstar have shown mixed form in recent games, which might complicate their task of holding off a more prolific opponent. Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar continue to display a consistent attacking threat even on the road. Read the prediction for this encounter below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with AZ Alkmaar as the home side):
- possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Telstar Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place in the Eredivisie, with Excelsior hosting Telstar. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
The match statistics were as follows (Telstar vs Excelsior):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Telstar, known as "the Lions," are facing challenging times in the Eredivisie, currently sitting 16th in the standings. Their recent form includes two consecutive wins following a draw and a loss-making it three victories in their last ten matches, alongside five draws and two defeats. They've managed to collect points in just 42% of their recent games. The hosts boast a fairly decent attack, averaging 1.7 goals per match at home, yet they tend to concede nearly as many (1.3). Notably, Telstar have both scored and conceded in nine consecutive home games.
Match Results: Telstar
AZ Alkmaar Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Eredivisie, where AZ Alkmaar hosted Excelsior. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (AZ Alkmaar vs Excelsior):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
AZ Alkmaar are comfortably sitting in seventh place in the league, thanks to their reliable attack and average defense. The team have secured victory in four of their last ten matches, with three losses and three draws, giving them a 40% success rate in these encounters. Their latest outing ended in defeat after a run of two consecutive wins. Notably, AZ often deliver thrilling performances on the road, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven away games.
Match Results: AZ Alkmaar
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 0.
Statistics: Telstar vs AZ Alkmaar
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 3 vs 8;
- win percentage: 16% vs 42%;
- losses: 9 vs 6;
- draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 3.
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 16 games.
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 13 games (Eredivisie).
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 home games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Telstar vs AZ Alkmaar
- average total in the tournament: 2.95 vs 3.47;
- average total goals scored: 1.26 vs 1.79;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 1.05;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.74;
- Telstar: average total at home in the tournament - 1.7;
- AZ Alkmaar: average total away in the tournament - 1.4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.5) vs 2 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 AZ Alkmaar away games.
Prediction on corners
Telstar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.21; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.25.
AZ Alkmaar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.26, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 5.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Telstar vs AZ Alkmaar
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Telstar at home - 9 (90%);
- number of BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar away - 6 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Telstar at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for AZ Alkmaar away - 3 (60%).
- Telstar have scored and conceded in last 9 home games (Eredivisie).
- Telstar have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- Telstar have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (21/170, 12.4%);
- Telstar at home most often finish matches: 2:2 (3/10, 30%);
- AZ Alkmaar away most often play: 0:1 , 3:1 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:2 - 9.48% (odds 7)
1:1 - 9.4% (odds 7)
0:1 - 7.33% (odds 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
AZ Alkmaar significantly outclass their opponent and are almost certain to score, given the team's high scoring prowess and the skill of their attacking line. Meanwhile, Telstar always plays with great determination at home and often capitalizes on lapses in concentration from favorites, especially in cup or friendly matches. Dutch football is generally attack-oriented, so it's unlikely that the teams will sit back in defense, resulting in an end-to-end game. Considering the difference in league levels and both sides' tendency for high-scoring football, a bet on both teams to score seems like a reasonable choice. A 1-2 scoreline is possible.
Betting Tips: Telstar - AZ Alkmaar
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