AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Sons of the Gods Faces Another Great Test In The Eredivisie

AZ Alkmaar will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to the AFAS Stadion in the 15th round of the Eredivisie. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWLLD

Given their lofty standards, AZ Alkmaar have fallen short of expectations this season. After 14 games played, they find themselves occupying sixth place in the standings with 23 points accumulated. They have maintained a four-point cushion over seventh-placed NAC Breda and are six points behind fourth-placed Feyenoord. 

Alkmaar navigated a turbulent phase going without a win in six league matches, recording five losses and one draw. However, they've managed to regain momentum with a two-match winning streak. One of those wins was a recent 1-0 home victory against Heracles Almelo.

Formation: 4-3-3

Zoet; Maikuma, Penetra, Goes, Wolfe; Clasie, Mijnans, Koopmeiners; Van Bommel, Parrott, Smit

Form: DWWDW

Ajax Amsterdam, on the other hand, has been performing exceptionally well. With 33 points accumulated from 14 games, they find themselves occupying second place in the standings and have maintained a one-point cushion over third-placed FC Utrecht. 

The Sons of the Gods were overshadowed by misfortune in their recent match against FC Utrecht as they were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw at home. However, they head into this clash, brimming with confidence, having avoided defeat in their last 12 league games (W9, D3).

Formation: 4-3-3

Pasveer; Gaaei, Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato; Van den Boomen, Klaassen, Taylor; Berghuis, Weghorst, Traore

• AZ Alkmaar have lost three of their last five home matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam is currently on a six-match unbeaten run when playing away in the Eredivisie.
• AZ Alkmaar averages 2.29 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 64 meetings, AZ Alkmaar has won 16 times, Ajax Amsterdam has won 32 times, and there have been 16 draws, with the goal difference being 128-76 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

AZ Alkmaar has underperformed this season, but their sudden resurgence could see them walk away with a favorable outcome here. In this fixture, the team has avoided defeat in their last five encounters against Ajax Amsterdam and can't be underestimated. 

Ajax Amsterdam has been the better side on paper this season, but their struggles in this fixture can't be avoided. I believe both sides will cancel each other in a highly entertaining affair filled with goals, which is why I expect the total to exceed 2.5 goals, as this has been the case in four of the last seven matches between these two teams.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Handicap 2 (0) for 1.61
• Anytime Goalscorer - Kenneth Taylor for 5.00