AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction: The Lightbulbs Will Sign Off 2023 On A High

AZ Alkmaar will welcome PSV Eindhoven to the AFAS Stadion in the 16th round of the Eredivisie.

PSV Eindhoven have been unstoppable this season, as they boast an impeccable record of fifteen consecutive wins in the league this season, where they've shipped out 52 goals while surrendering a mere six in the process. With this being the last league match of 2023, the Lightbulbs will hope to sign off the year on a high as they aim for a sixteenth consecutive win.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between AZ Alkmaar vs. PSV Eindhoven, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

AZ Alkmaar

Form: WLDWL

The Alkmaarders suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Legia Warsaw away from home on Thursday, which subsequently saw them knocked out of the Europa Conference League as they finished third in Group E with 6 points.

Before that, a poetic Evangelos Pavlídis brace saw them eke out a resounding 4-1 win over Almere City at home, a much-needed win following their shock 2-1 home defeat against NEC Nijmegen. At the AFAS Stadion, the Alkmaarders have been impressive, recording one defeat in eight matches (W6 D1) and maintaining four shutouts in the process.

With 33 points collected from 15 matches played, AZ Alkmaar sits third in the Eredivisie standings, level on points with fourth-placed FC Twente and twelve points adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Owusu-Oduro; Sugawara, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Dantas; Odgaard, Mihailovic, Van Bommel; Pavlidis

PSV Eindhoven

Form: WWWWW

Despite playing out a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Philips Stadion on the final match day of the Champions League group stage fixture, qualification to the knockout rounds was already secured for PSV Eindhoven, although their 100% home league record was tempered in the process.

Before that, the Lightbulbs opened up a ten-point gap with nearest challengers Feyenoord by defeating Heerenveen 2-0 at home, extending their winning run in the league to fifteen matches. They are en route to breaking manager Guus Hiddink's record of seventeen wins in a row in the 1987/88 season, although for head coach Peter Bzosch, it's not of overriding importance.

With 45 points collected from 15 matches played, PSV Eindhoven occupy the pinnacle, ten points ahead of second-placed Feyenoord, and a win here could see the point gap widen to thirteen points.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Benitez; Dest, Ramalho, Boscagli, Van Aanholt; Til, Veerman, Saibari; Bakayoko, De Jong, Tillman

Match Facts

• AZ Alkmaar have won two of their last six matches in the Eredivisie.
• PSV Eindhoven are currently on an eleven-match winning streak in the Eredivisie when playing.
• AZ Alkmaar averages 2.88 goals per game when playing at home, and PSV Eindhoven averages 3.71 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 54 meetings, AZ Alkmaar have won 13 times, PSV Eindhoven have won 33 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 121-61 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

AZ Alkmaar's floundering performance, which has seen them suffer unexpected defeats, is cause for concern, which could lead to their downfall in this one despite their impressive performance at home this season.

PSV Eindhoven are the favorites in this one to secure maximum points, although it won't be a walk in the park. Their win is to be anticipated nonetheless, as they have picked up twelve wins from their last eighteen matches in this fixture. As such, we expect the away team to extend their winning run to 16 matches by picking them up in the full-time market.

• W2 for 1.84
• Goals - Under 2.5 for 2.10
• Corners - Over 9.5 for 1.61