Vitesse – AZ Alkmaar Free Betting Tips
The home team reaches this stage of the Eredivisie (Europa League Play-offs – Final) after a home win (3-0) after extra time and an away defeat (3-1) against FC Utrecht. For the championship, Vitesse won 13 points out of a possible 30, after 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in the last 10 games they played in their stadium. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have scored in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 36 games in this competition they have conceded the first goal 18 times and only managed 4 comebacks. In the last 18 home games for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they scored 9 of their 22 goals between the minutes (46′-60′).
Vitesse knows that the next 2 games will be very complicated, but they don’t want to lose to AZ Alkmaar. This way, they have to fight to get the upper hand in the first leg and lock the result in the second leg. Therefore, they should prepare a strategy where they have the possession of the ball and control the opponent, as this way they will minimize the risks of stumble. As they have the support of their fans in this match, they have to impose themselves more and look for the victory from the start.
The visiting team comes to this stage of the Eredivisie (Europa League Play-offs – Final) after having eliminated SC Heerenveen, with a victory by (2-0) at home and a defeat by (3-2) away in the previous knockout stage. In the last 10 away league games AZ registers 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats, so they won 20 points out of a possible 30. The team has allowed opponents to score in 9 of the last 10 games, so they haven’t shown much defensive solidity, but their attack has been scoring with great regularity, as they have always scored at least one goal in the last 10 games for this competition. In their away games for this competition there is a tendency to score goals as 13 out of 18 ended with more than 2,5 goals. In 36 matches for the Eredivisie, they have conceded the first goal 19 times but managed to turn the score around in 7.
AZ Alkmaar knows that they have the conditions to overcome Vitesse, but that doesn’t mean that the matches will be easy. This way, they have to work with intensity in order to have safe performances that are able to nullify the opponent. In this match, you have to be a bit cautious, but you shouldn’t stop acting. Therefore, you have to have a balance point in the field, knowing when to defend and when to attack.
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE – Odds: 2.00
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