Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 04/23/2022
To build a prediction for the AZ Alkmaar - Heerenveen match, scheduled for 23 April 2022, several key factors could influence the outcome. AZ Alkmaar have played 50 matches, in which they won 31 of them, drew 7 times and lost 12 matches. Heerenveen, having played 50 matches, won 13 times, drew 14 matches and lost 23 defeats. In the league, AZ Alkmaar average 2 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Heerenveen average 1 scored and 1.4 conceded. These sides last met on 28 August 2021 at Heerenveen's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
In 6 out of 8 last matches at home, AZ Alkmaar concedes from Heerenveen in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)3.2
In 6 last matches involving AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen at AZ Alkmaar's home, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.64
In 7 last matches involving Heerenveen, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.53
In 5 out of last 7 home matches involving AZ Alkmaar, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.53
In 10 out of last 11 away matches involving Heerenveen, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.53
In 5 last matches at home, AZ Alkmaar concedes from Heerenveen in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.47
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 10 out of last 21 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.45
AZ Alkmaar wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 11 out of 21 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.06
Heerenveen does not score in 8 out of 14 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.02
In 9 out of 11 last matches involving AZ Alkmaar, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.98
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Ибрахим Дрешевич, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Heerenveen player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Марк Нагтегал (Netherlands). Over the last 78 matches, he has shown 133 yellow cards (averaging 1.7 per match) and 4 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 14% of matches (11 out of 78). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.