AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax: Eredivisie | Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 | Kick-off: 20:00 CET | Venue: AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar)
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Following their Thursday night Conference League action, Ajax must dust themselves down for a Sunday clash with what is undoubtedly one of the toughest encounters of the season, as both Ajax and AZ are chasing to be in the Top 3.
Ajax are winless across each of the last four competitive H2Hs, losing two times, suggesting that they will have a tough clash.
These teams have not been in their best forms recently. Both have registered just one victory in their last 5 games.
Although one team might win this game, we believe the two sides will draw even in a high-scoring tie.
Prediction: Draw
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – Yes
AZ Alkmaar will entertain Ajax at the AFAS Stadium in the Eredivisie on Sunday.
The hosts finally ended their seven-match winless run last weekend, beating Fortuna Sittard 2:1 in an away match.
De Kaasboeren are in the fourth spot in the table with 39 points for their efforts in 22 games.
Ajax, on the other hand, are heading into this game after advancing to the Conference League Round of 16.
Kenneth Taylor scored in extra time to propel his side into the Conference League’s round of 16 at the expense of Bodo/Glimt, 4-3 on aggregate.
Following a 2-2 tie in the first leg, Ajax gained the lead in this game thanks to Steven Berghuis’s strike.
Josip Sutalo received a red card for Ajax early in the second half, while Albert Gronbaek was sent off for Bodo/Glimt.
Patrick Berg scored an equalizer to send the game to overtime, where Taylor curled in the winner.
AZ Alkmaar: Ryan; Sugawara, Goes, Bazoer, Wolfe, Belice, Clasie, Mijnans, de Wit, Van Bommel, Pavlidis
Ajax: Ramaj; Hato, Sutalo, Rensch, Gooijer, Tahirovic, Henderson, Banel, Taylor, Hlynsson, Brobbey
TV Channel: Astro