Match Details
The match between Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar is scheduled to take place on November 12, 2023, at the Stadion Feijenoord. It will be a Eredivisie regular season match. The odds for this match are as follows: Feyenoord – Local Winner: 1.47, Draw: 4.70, AZ Alkmaar – Away Winner: 6.35.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on February 18, 2023, in the Eredivisie, Feyenoord emerged victorious with a score of 2-1. Overall, Feyenoord has had the upper hand in recent meetings between these two teams.
In terms of goal-scoring prowess, both teams have been fairly prolific when facing each other. Matches between Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar often see an average of three or more goals scored.
Team Form: Feyenoord
Feyenoord has been performing well recently, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. They have shown strong attacking capabilities by scoring a total of twelve goals while conceding only five during this period.
In the Eredivisie standings, Feyenoord currently sits in fourth place with 26 points from eleven matches played. They have an impressive goal difference of +26 after finding the back of the net thirty-five times and conceding just nine goals.
Their most recent match was against Lazio in the UEFA Champions League where they suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-0.
Team Form: AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar has also been in good form lately, winning three out of their last six matches away from home. They have scored nine goals and conceded eight during this period.
In the Eredivisie, AZ Alkmaar currently occupies the third position with 26 points from ten matches played. They have a commendable goal difference of +21, having scored twenty-six goals and conceding just five.
Their most recent match was against Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League where they suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 2-1.
Key Players
For Feyenoord, Santiago Tomás Giménez has been in scintillating form, scoring fifteen goals and providing three assists in thirteen appearances. His attacking prowess will be crucial for Feyenoord’s chances in this match.
On the other hand, Vangelis Pavlidis has been a standout player for AZ Alkmaar. He has already found the back of the net sixteen times and contributed three assists in nineteen appearances this season. His ability to score goals consistently makes him a key threat to Feyenoord’s defense.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have shown strong attacking capabilities by scoring multiple goals in their respective matches. However, Feyenoord seems to have an edge defensively as they have conceded fewer goals compared to AZ Alkmaar.
Feyenoord’s home record is impressive, winning four out of five matches played at Stadion Feijenoord and maintaining an excellent goal difference of +16. On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar has performed well away from home, winning four out of five matches and scoring eleven goals while conceding only three.
Considering these statistics and recent form, it can be expected that both teams will aim to attack aggressively throughout the match.
Prediction: Feyenoord 3-2 AZ Alkmaar
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent performances and key players, it is predicted that Feyenoord will emerge as the winner in a closely contested match with a scoreline of 3-2. However, considering the competitiveness of both teams, the result could go either way.
