AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen tips and predictions

AZ Alkmaar look to build on recent showings

It's fourth placed AZ Alkmaar hosting ninth placed Heerenveen in this Eredivisie clash as the home team looks to add distance to the 19-point gap between the sides.

It might not be very long after this gets underway before the home side establishes a foothold on proceedings. Surely this isn't going to be dull. There's not a huge amount of confidence in the match winner market though.

The short price for the home side isn't great value but their opponents are unlikely to have much joy.

The advantages are certainly with AZ Alkmaar. Their recent performances support that. The hosts have registered 13 wins in their last 20 matches. Having lesser fortunes than expected, the travelling side has been patchy. They've lost 7 of their last 11 matches. Their hopes might be obliterated here too.

AZ Alkmaar have scored at least once in all of their recent 20 matches.

There have been periods when Heerenveen have lost their shape and they haven't had a platform to stand up to pressure. They have conceded three or more goals in 3 of their last 5 matches. It could be the reason they end up taking the L.

You'll have seen what happened in their previous meetings. AZ Alkmaar have won 12 of the last 15 fixtures between the two teams.

AZ Alkmaar are the clear favourites but things could get exciting if Heerenveen can establish themselves in the match. It is not the best bet in today's schedule but the Yes BTTS bet is the hesitant side bet.