Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 02/18/2023
To build a prediction for the Feyenoord - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 18 February 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Feyenoord have played 50 matches, in which they won 31 of them, drew 12 times and lost 7 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 29 times, drew 12 matches and lost 9 defeats. In the league, Feyenoord average 2.2 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 2 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 15 October 2022 at AZ Alkmaar's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Two leaders of their championship are facing each other. Their last draw was way back in 2018, so it is high time to repeat it; neither of them would be too upset about a draw in terms of points in the league table.
Prediction
We are looking at the head-to-head matches, where both teams constantly delight us with open play. After all, teams in the Netherlands championship are accustomed to playing very openly, and they pay for it with conceded goals. In the match of the first round, both teams scored their goal... Show more
Feyenoord have scored in 19 consecutive matches, regardless of whether they are playing at home or away. AZ Alkmaar have scored in 21 consecutive matches, likewise regardless of whether the match is away or at home. It’s all simple here. The match will be high-scoring based on the statistics.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
AZ Alkmaar wins by more than 1 goal in 4 out of 6 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)8.54
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 4 out of 5 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)6.14
AZ Alkmaar won in 8 out of last 11 away matches.
W23.87
Feyenoord does not concedeat home in 6 out of 10 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)3.475
Feyenoord wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 5 out of 9 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.85
AZ Alkmaar scores over 1 goal in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.525
In 8 out of 10 last matches, Feyenoord won the first half.
1st Half - W12.504
In 6 out of last 8 home matches, Feyenoord won the first half.
1st Half - W12.504
AZ Alkmaar concedes under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.285
In 13 out of last 17 home matches, Feyenoord won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.22
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Оркун Кекчю. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Сэм Бёкема, and are also missing several rotation players. One more AZ Alkmaar player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Деннис Хиглер (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 328 yellow cards (averaging 3.3 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 28% of matches (28 out of 100).