Round 33
FC Twente vs. AZ Alkmaar
De Grolsch Veste, Enschede, Netherlands.
14.05.25 at 21:00
FC Twente vs AZ Alkmaar: Prediction and Odds on the Match on 14 May 2025
Form: WWLDD
FC Twente can't wait for the season to be over and start afresh. In the previous campaign, they achieved a third place finish. However, in the current, they'll have to be content with a top five finish. They are yet to guarantee such a feat as they are in two horse race with AZ Alkmaar.
The Tukkers didn't flinch at the presence of high-flying FC Utrecht over the weekend. In fact, they became the first team in the Eredivisie to hand the top-three hopefuls their first away defeat by beating them 2-0.
Thanks to that result, they head into this match riding a two-match winning streak. It was a trying period before this sudden resurgence for Joseph Oosting's men who were on a five-match winless run, recording three losses and two draws.
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Form: WWLDD
FC Twente can't wait for the season to be over and start afresh. In the previous campaign, they achieved a third place finish. However, in the current, they'll have to be content with a top five finish. They are yet to guarantee such a feat as they are in two horse race with AZ Alkmaar.
The Tukkers didn't flinch at the presence of high-flying FC Utrecht over the weekend. In fact, they became the first team in the Eredivisie to hand the top-three hopefuls their first away defeat by beating them 2-0.
Thanks to that result, they head into this match riding a two-match winning streak. It was a trying period before this sudden resurgence for Joseph Oosting's men who were on a five-match winless run, recording three losses and two draws.
FC Twente: Team News
Barring any new fresh injury news other than regular absentees Sam Lammers and Taylor Booth, head coach Joseph Oosting should be able to start a strong starting lineup.
In fact, he is unlikey to change anything from the lineup that beat FC Utrecht 2-0 at home. This means we could see Ricky van Wolfswinkel lead the attack as usual in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Unnerstall; Kuipers, Van Hoorenbeeck, Hilgers, van Rooij; Sadilek, Kjolo; Vlap, Steijn, Rots; van Wolfswinkel.
⛔️ Out: Sam Lammers (injury), Taylor Booth (injury).
👤 Head coach: Joseph Oosting.
History of Head-to-Heads
Eredivisie ECL Playoff 2024/2025
FC Twente
Eredivisie 2024/2025
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie 2024/2025
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Eredivisie 2023/2024
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Eredivisie 2023/2024
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar: Form and Statistics
Form: WWDLL
AZ Alkmaar is also fighting for a top-five this season in the Eredivisie. Looking at their chances, it is safe to say that they are well within reach of achieving such a feat. They are in sixth place with 53 points and are one point behind FC Twente in fifth place.
The Cheese Farmers could have ended the season with a silverware to their name if it wasn't for their setback in the KNVB Beker final, losing to Go Ahead Eagles in a penalty shootout. However, that's a thing of the past, and they are more focused on ending the season on a high.
Maarten Martens' men have won two consecutive league games heading into this clash. They beat Go Ahead Eagles 3-0 before seeing off the threat of Groningen at home by the same scoreline on Sunday. This is a significant improvement for a side that was once on a seven-match winless run.
AZ Alkmaar: Team News
AZ Alkmaar will be without the services of Wouter Goes for the remainder of the season after picking up a red card in the match against Go Ahead Eagles on May 4.
When it comes to the injury department four players are ruled out including, Jordy Clasie (calf injury), Troy Parrott (groin injury), Jayden Addai (injury), and Kristijan Belic (ribs injury).
🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Owusu-Odoro; Wolfe, Dekker, Penetra, Kasius; Koopmeiners, Smit; van Bommel, Mijnans, Poku; Meerdink.
⛔️ Out: Wouter Goes (suspended), Jordy Clasie (calf injury), Troy Parrott (groin injury), Jayden Addai (injury), Kristijan Belic (ribs injury).
👤 Head coach: Maarten Martens.
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In the last 58 meetings, FC Twente has won 23 times, AZ Alkmaar has won 24 times, and there have been 11 draws. The goal difference is 88-77 in favor of AZ Alkmaar.
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FC Twente vs AZ Alkmaar: Betting Tips & Odds
- FC Twente has scored first in each of their last three matches in the Eredivisie. You can bet on FC Twente to score first for 1.72 at Bet365.
- AZ Alkmaar has scored two or more goals in ten of their last 16 away league games. You can bet on over 1.5 AZ Alkmaar goals for 2.34 at 1xbet.
- AZ Alkmaar is currently riding a two-match match winning streak against FC Twente. You can bet on AZ Alkmaar draw no bet for 2.00 at Bet365.
- AZ Alkmaar has seen over 1.5 first-half goals in two of their last three away league games. You can bet on over 1.5 first-half goals for 2.47 at Betway.
History of Head-to-Heads
Eredivisie ECL Playoff 2024/2025
FC Twente
Eredivisie 2024/2025
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Eredivisie 2024/2025
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FC Twente vs AZ Alkmaar match prediction 14 May 2025
Both teams are fighting for a top-five finish this season. Twente is in fifth place, and AZ Alkmaar is in sixth. Only one point separates them. This clearly shows that this is a very important match for both sides, especially for the home team who face Ajax Amsterdam in the final fixture.
I'm expecting a back and forth brawl with goals galore. Three of their last four encounters have ended with over 2.5 goals, and the most noticeable pattern is that three of those matches each ended by a 2-1 scoreline.
Our match prediction: Total - Over 2.5 for a coefficient of 1.72 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Full-time Result - Draw for a coefficient of 3.50 in the Bet365 bookmaker.
Our final betting tip on the match: Anytime Goalscorer - Sem Steijn for a coefficient of 2.19 in the Betway bookmaker.
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