Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar prediction for Sunday’s Eredivisie 2023/24 game week 8 match.
In the Eredivisie’s Round 8 fixture, Ajax will host AZ Alkmaar at home ground.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: AZ Alkmaar win or draw – 1.68
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals under 3.5 – 1.61
We may conclude that AZ Alkmaar are the favorites in this encounter based on their present condition and shape.
Ajax has been struggling from the start of the season, not just on the field but also off it.
However, underestimating the Amsterdam club is incorrect, which is why we choose a less risky bet for our initial prediction.
The meetings between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar always pass with high tension.
However, the stats say that teams managed to score more than 3 goals only one time in the previous 6 h2h fixtures.
Ajax’s bad streak both in the Eredivisie and the UEFA Europa League continues.
Heading into this match, the Amsterdam-based club played out a second draw in the Europa League group stage against AEK Athens 1:1.
Meanwhile, in the league, the situation is miserable. After 5 rounds, Ajax collected just 5 points (W1, D2, L2).
Moreover, the last league game between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax was suspended after the home team’s goalkeeper, Etienne Vaessen, collided with Ajax forward Brian Brobbey and lost consciousness.
The game was called off in the 85th minute, with guests leading 3-2.
On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar had a strong start to the season.
After 7 rounds, the guest have 6 victories and one draw. With 19 points AZ are occupying second place, two points behind PSV.
Is it worth mentioning that AZ Alkmaar are coming into this game in a positive mood, as they beat Legia in a UEFA Conference League group stage matchup this midweek.
Ajax: Gorter; Salah-Eddine, Hato, Medic, Rensch, Tahirovic, Taylor, van den Boomen, Mikautadze, Forbs, Brobbey
AZ Alkmaar: Ryan; Sugawara, Bazoer, Penetra, Wolfe, Mijnans, Clasie, Poku, de Wit, van Brederode, Pavlidis
Where will this fixture be played?
Saturday’s game will be played at Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam)
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this match?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1xBet, 22Bet, and Bet365.