FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar – When league leaders AZ Alkmaar play Utrecht this Sunday at Stadion Galgenwaard, there is a lot on the line. In the Eredivisie this year, both teams are performing admirably.
The hosts have recently put up a strong run of performances. They have now gone four games without a loss. They defeated Excelsior in their most recent game, 1-0. Sander Van De Streek scored the sole goal in that contest.
With three victories in their last four games, the squad is sitting in seventh place in the standings. The host’s most recent defeat came at the hands of Ajax. The visitors, on the other hand, have won six of their past eight games and are currently leading the standings.
In their most recent match, they triumphed 4-1 over Groningen. It’s important to note that there were four separate goal scorers in that contest. Additionally, they overcame Ajax, a rival team, 2-1 last month.
As a result, the team has been reliable this year. Also keep in mind that they have not lost in five games. The visitors’ next game is very important since they could firmly retake first place.
FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar – Betting Analysis
The home team hasn’t lost in three games overall against this team at Stadion Galgenwaard. The last time these two clubs played, in May of this year, the score was 2-2.
Both of these teams’ most recent meetings at Stadion Galgenwaard have been in draws. It’s noteworthy that the home team is the only one in the top 10 with a goal differential of zero.
In their last two games, the visitors have also scored six goals. As a result, this club scores 2.50 goals per game on average. It’s also vital to note that the guests have the league’s best winning record so far this year.
Our prediction is that AZ Alkmaar will triumph by a score of 3-0; the associated betting odds are set at 21.00. The visitors have won three of the last seven meetings in head-to-head matches across all competitions. They’ve also triumphed twice by a three-goal margin.
The odds for our next wager on this game are 3.50 for AZ Alkmaar to maintain its perfect record. In three of their last four away games this season, the visitors have kept a perfect record.
Also, in the previous seven games versus Utrecht, this team has recorded two clean sheets. Also keep in mind that this season, the visitors are winless.
FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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