AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City: Prediction for the Match on May 18, 2025

AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City: Prediction and odds on the Match on 18 May 2025

AZ Alkmaar will face already relegated Almere City at the Asito Stadion on Sunday, 18 May 2025. AZ Alkmaar won their last three games, while Almere City are winless in their last six games. Who will win? Below, I have the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head stats, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

AZ Alkmaar: form and statistics

AZ Alkmaar secured a 3-2 win over Twente in their last game to extend their winning streak to three straight games. Prior to this run, they had gone eight games without a win. Their form at home has deteriorated recently, as they have seen just one win in their last five games in all competitions. They had won five straight games before this setback. The Cheese Farmers sit 5th on the table with 56 points in 33 games, scoring 57 goals and conceding 36. They need a point in this match to finish this season 5th, regardless of their results, but whichever result they get at the end of this match, they will battle in the league’s Conference League playoffs

AZ Alkmaar: Lineup

AZ Alkmaar will have to cope without the services of Troy Parrott, Kristijan Belic, Jordy Clasie, and Jayden Addai due to injuries. However, head coach Maarten Martens will continue with his 4-2-3-1 formation in this clash, with Mexx Meerdink expected to lead the attack.

🔖 AZ Alkmaar starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper – Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro

Defenders – Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Møller Wolfe

Midfielders – Kees Smit, Peer Koopmeiners, Ernest Poku, Sven Mijnans, Ruben van Bommel

Attacker — Mexx Meerdink

⛔️ Out: Troy Parrott (groin injury), Kristijan Belic (rib injury), Jordy Clasie (calf injury), Jayden Addai (injury).

👤 Head coach: Maarten Martens

AZ Alkmaar Latest Games

AZ Alkmaar

21.12.25

Fortuna Sittard

4 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

18.12.25

AZ Alkmaar

0 - 0

Jagiellonia Bialystok

11.12.25

Drita

0 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

07.12.25

AZ Alkmaar

2 - 2

Go Ahead Eagles

30.11.25

FC Twente

1 - 0

AZ Alkmaar

27.11.25

AZ Alkmaar

2 - 0

Shelbourne

23.11.25

Heerenveen

3 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

09.11.25

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 5

PSV Eindhoven

06.11.25

Crystal Palace

3 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

02.11.25

Sparta Rotterdam

0 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

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Almere City FC Latest Games

Almere City FC

12.07.25

AZ Alkmaar

3 - 2

Almere City FC

18.05.25

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 1

Almere City FC

14.05.25

Almere City FC

1 - 1

Fortuna Sittard

10.05.25

Almere City FC

0 - 3

Sparta Rotterdam

27.04.25

Almere City FC

0 - 0

Go Ahead Eagles

19.04.25

Heerenveen

2 - 1

Almere City FC

12.04.25

PSV Eindhoven

5 - 0

Almere City FC

05.04.25

Almere City FC

2 - 2

Zwolle

29.03.25

Willem II

0 - 2

Almere City FC

14.03.25

Almere City FC

1 - 1

NAC Breda

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Almere City: form and statistics

Almere City played a 1-1 draw in their last game against Sittard, extending their winless run to eleven in their last twelve games, with their only win coming against relegation-battling side Willem II. On the road, Almere City have lost four of their last five games. The Black Sheep are at the bottom of the league, and their relegation has already been confirmed. They currently have 21 points in 33 games, scoring 22 goals and conceding 63. They are four points below Willem II in the relegation playoffs zone.

Almere City: Lineup

Jeroen Rijsdijk will have Jochem Ritmeester van and Hamdi Akujobi sidelined for this game due to injuries, while Thom Haye is ruled out due to suspension. Regardless, the gaffer will continue with a 4-2-3-1 formation in their season's final match.

🔖 Almere City starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper – Nordin Bakker

Defenders – Marvin Martins, Ricardo Visus, James Lawrence, Vasilios Zagaritis

Midfielders – Anas Tahiri, Thom Haye, Junior Kadile, Thomas Robinet, Ali Jasim

Attacker — Charles-Andreas Brym

⛔️ Out: Jochem Ritmeester van (knock), Hamdi Akujobi (injury), Thom Haye (accumulated yellow cards).

👤 Head coach: Jeroen Rijsdijk

AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City: head-to-head statistics

History of Head-to-Heads

Club Friendlies 2025

12.07.25

AZ Alkmaar

3 - 2

Almere City FC

Eredivisie 2024/2025

18.05.25

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 1

Almere City FC

Eredivisie 2024/2025

10.08.24

Almere City FC

0 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

Eredivisie 2023/2024

10.02.24

Almere City FC

0 - 0

AZ Alkmaar

Eredivisie 2023/2024

09.12.23

AZ Alkmaar

4 - 1

Almere City FC

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AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City: Betting Tips & Odds

• AZ Alkmaar won their last three games, while Almere City are winless in their last six games. 1xBet offers 1.26 odds for the hosts to win;
• AZ Alkmaar have scored three goals each in their last three games. 1xBet offers 1.833 odds for the hosts to score more than two goals in this game;
• Almere City have the worst attack this season, having scored just 22 times in 33 games;
• Four of the last five games between the two sides have seen Alkmaar keep a clean sheet. 1xBet offers 2.14 odds for the hosts to keep another clean sheet.

1X2 DC Handicap O/U BTTS CS O/E HT/FT

Main Time (3) 1st Half (3) 2nd Half (2)

	W1	X	W2
	1.23	6.60	10.00
	1.24	7.20	11.30
	1.25	7.00	11.00

AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City match prediction 18 May 2025

It is going to be an interesting match on Sunday, but I believe the hosts will have a routine win over their visitors, because Almere City are already relegated with little motivation. However, the hosts still have much to play for, and with their recent form, I think they will win this game easily and keep a clean sheet.

Our match prediction: Total 1: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.833 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score – NO for a coefficient of 2.00 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: A win for the hosts in the first 45 minutes for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Betway bookmaker.