Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction: Never A Good Sign When The Cheeseheads Are Being Underestimated

Feyenoord will welcome AZ Alkmaar to De Kuip in the twelfth round of the Eredivisie.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Feyenoord

Form: WLWWW

Feyenoord were unlucky on their fourth match day of the Champions League group stage campaign against Lazio on the road as they suffered a 1-0 defeat away from home.

Prior to that, Santiago Giménez failed to be on the scoresheet in a 2-1 win over ten-man RKC Waalwijk on the road in the eleventh round of the Eredivisie after missing a penalty in the first half. However, with three points collected, it was still an occasion worth celebrating. This has seen them record nine wins out of eleven matches, and it's safe to say they are still brewing with confidence coming into this match.

With 26 points collected from 11 matches played, Feyenoord sits third in the Eredivisie standings, level on points with fourth-placed FC Twente and second-placed AZ Alkmaar their opponents in this impending clash. Seven points separate them from first-placed PSV.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

T. Wellenreuther; Q. Hartman, D. Hancko, L. Geertruida, B. Nieuwkoop; Q. Timber, M. Wieffer; I. Paixao, C. Stengs, Y. Minteh; S. Gimenez

AZ Alkmaar

Form: DWWWD

AZ Alkmaar knew they were up against stiff competition when they made the trip to Villa Park to lock horns with Aston Villa in the fourth round of the Europa League group stage campaign. However, after taking the lead through a Vangelis Pavlidis goal in the 52nd minute, it seemed they were headed for victory, but a leaky defense turned out to be their undoing when it mattered most as they gave up their lead to suffer a 2-1 defeat. This defeat has left them rooted to the bottom of the table in Group E, where progression to the knockout stages hangs by a thread.

Prior to that, they failed to turn dominance into success in their recent match against Excelsior away from home, as they gave up a one-goal lead to be held to a 1-1 draw. However, that shouldn't dampen their mood, as they are currently on a 10-match unbeaten run in the Eredivisie, recording eight wins and two draws.

With 26 points collected from 10 matches played, AZ Alkmaar sit second in the Eredivisie standings, and their aspirations of a first-place finish are hindered by a significant seven-point deficit, while a win in this clash could see them narrow down the point gap to four.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

M. Ryan; Y. Sugawara, W. Goes, A. Penetra, D. Moller Wolfe; S. Mijnans, D. De Wit, J. Clasie; Lhado, V. Pavlidis, M. van Brederode

Match Facts

• Feyenoord are unbeaten in seven home matches across all competitions.
• AZ Alkmaar are currently on a three-match winless run across all competitions.
• Feyenoord averages 3.8 goals per game when playing at home, and AZ Alkmaar averages 2.2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 55 meetings, Feyenoord have won 31 times, AZ Alkmaar have won 14 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 111-67 in favor of Feyenoord.

Expert Betting Tips

Feyenoord are once again favorites with bookmakers in this clash to pick up maximum points; however, their opponents in this clash are not one to be underestimated, as they too have been impressive with their display in the Eredivisie this season that sees them on a 10-match unbeaten, and this could turn out to be a tricky affair for the defending champions looking to rekindle their confidence following their misstep in Europe.

With nothing much to separate these two sides when it comes to their individual performances in the Eredivisie, while a draw could be the likely outcome in this case, we anticipate a high-scoring affair where both teams will be able to get on the scoreboard combined with the total exceeding 2.5 goals, as this has been the case in five of their last six meetings.

• Both Teams To Score + Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.95
• Total 2 - Over 1 for 2.2
• Anytime Goalscorer - Santiago Giménez for 1.76