AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction 22.05.2025
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AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction and Betting Tips
AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction and Betting Tips: The Eredivisie Conference League playoff semi-final is set for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 17:45, hosted at AFAS Stadion. Both teams vie for a coveted spot in European competition.
AZ Alkmaar, finishing fifth in the regular season, seeks to leverage their strong home form to advance. Their recent performances indicate a team ready for the challenge.
Heerenveen, securing the final playoff position, enters this match with determination. Their recent victory over Feyenoord showcases their potential to upset the odds.
This encounter promises an exciting battle between two ambitious sides. Stay with us for AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen Prediction and Betting Tips.
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AZ Alkmaar
- Top Scorer: Troy Parrott (14 goals), Mexx Meerdink (9 goals)
- AZ Alkmaar head into this match with 11 points earned from their last 5 fixtures, averaging 2.2 points per game with 3 BTTS matches.
- AZ Alkmaar are currently unbeaten in their last 3 home games, showing strength in front of their fans during the final stretch of the season.
- Each of AZ’s last 5 matches featured two or more goals, supporting expectations of another match with multiple goals on Thursday.
- AZ Alkmaar are expected to score, having netted 11 times in their last 5 matches and found the net in each of those games.
- Injuries to key players like Troy Parrott, Jayden Addai, and Jordy Clasie could affect their depth and attacking variety.
Heerenveen
- Top Scorer: Ion Nicolaescu (8 goals), Jacob Trenskow (6 goals)
- Heerenveen come into this clash with 9 points from their last 5 games, averaging 1.8 points and scoring 6 goals in that stretch.
- Only 2 of Heerenveen’s last 5 matches saw both teams score, with the team winning 3 of those encounters convincingly.
- Heerenveen have struggled defensively, conceding 2.47 goals per match while scoring only 0.71 on average.
- Away from home, Heerenveen suffered nine losses and won just four of their 17 league matches.
- Despite missing key players like Bochniewicz, De Wijs, and Noppert, Heerenveen stunned Feyenoord to earn this playoff spot.
AZ have gone unbeaten in their last 5 matches, picking up 11 goals and showing strong momentum. Heerenveen, in contrast, lost 6 of their last 7 away games and conceded 2.47 goals per match this season. While AZ are solid at home with consistent goal scoring and defensive organization, Heerenveen have a poor away record and a leaky defense. The injuries to key players such as Noppert, Bochniewicz, and De Wijs further weaken the visitors. Given form, home advantage, and Heerenveen’s travel issues – AZ to Win is the value pick.
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