Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 10/07/2018
To build a prediction for the Ajax - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 7 October 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Ajax have played 50 matches, in which they won 37 of them, drew 6 times and lost 7 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 30 times, drew 9 matches and lost 11 defeats. In the league, Ajax average 2.6 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 2.2 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 28 April 2018 at Ajax's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 8 out of 14 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)9.9
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 6 out of last 10 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)9.9
AZ Alkmaar won in 8 out of last 11 away matches.
W29.6
AZ Alkmaar concedes under 2 goals in 16 out of last 19 away matches.
IT1U (1.5)4.1
In 5 last matches involving AZ Alkmaar, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X3.1
In 7 out of 8 last matches, AZ Alkmaar scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.625
In 5 out of last 6 away matches, AZ Alkmaar scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.625
In 6 last matches involving Ajax, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.46
AZ Alkmaar does not lose by more than 1 goal in 33 out of 34 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)2.275
AZ Alkmaar does not lose awayby more than 1 goal in 22 out of 24 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)2.275
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Деннис Хиглер (Netherlands). Over the last 61 matches, he has shown 199 yellow cards (averaging 3.3 per match) and 6 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 8% of matches (5 out of 61).