EredivisieSat 31 Oct, 23:00 EATJohan Cruijff Arena

Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar prediction

Ajax AmsterdamHome42%to win
1.63 : 1.43expected goalsDraw 25%
AZ AlkmaarAway33%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.27

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip79%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.272 units
Bold tip32%
Ajax Amsterdam to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.171 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar is Ajax Amsterdam to win, with a 42% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.27.

Ajax recent form+3%AZ Alkmaar recent form+3%Ajax rest between games-3%AZ Alkmaar rest between games-3%Ajax league table-1%AZ Alkmaar league table+1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Ajax AmsterdamDWWLW
  • Dv Excelsior2-2
  • Wv Willem II5-1
  • Wat Fortuna Sittard5-1
  • Lv PSV Eindhoven1-3
  • Wat Telstar4-0
AZ AlkmaarWLDWW
  • Wv Telstar1-0
  • Lat Sunderland0-1
  • Dv Willem II1-1
  • Wat Heerenveen3-2
  • Wv Go Ahead Eagles5-2

In numbers, Ajax red and AZ Alkmaar green

1.6Points per game1.9
2.0Goals scored per game2.0
1.1Goals conceded per game1.1
40%Clean sheets40%

Last meetings

  • AZ Alkmaar1-1Ajax Amsterdam
  • Ajax Amsterdam0-2AZ Alkmaar

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
AjaxAZ Alkmaar
20Games played20
8Wins11
8Draws6
4Losses3
40Goals scored41
21Goals conceded22
2.0Scored per game2.0
1.1Conceded per game1.1
3W 5D 3LHome record7W 4D 0L
5W 3D 1LAway record4W 2D 3L
40%Clean sheets40%
60%Both teams scored45%
60%Over 2.5 goals60%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Eredivisie
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
4. Ajax Amsterdam9531+15182.00
2. AZ Alkmaar9621+10202.22

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Eredivisie table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Ajax Amsterdam
  • Julian Brandt
    Julian BrandtTop scorer · M
    6 goals
  • Oscar Gloukh
    Oscar GloukhMost assists · M
    4 assists
  • Marc-André ter Stegen
    Marc-André ter StegenKeeper · G
    22 saves
AZ Alkmaar
  • Ro-Zangelo Daal
    Ro-Zangelo DaalTop scorer · F
    5 goals
  • Mateo Chávez
    Mateo ChávezMost assists · D
    3 assists
  • Jari De Busser
    Jari De BusserKeeper · G
    16 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals82%1.22
Over 2.5 goals59%1.69
Over 3.5 goals37%2.72
Both teams to score62%1.61
Ajax or draw67%1.49
AZ Alkmaar or draw58%1.72
Ajax win and over 2.529%3.50
AZ Alkmaar win and over 2.522%4.50

Most likely scores

1-111.6%
2-18.9%
1-27.8%
1-07.0%
2-26.4%

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Where to bet on Ajax v AZ Alkmaar

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar: Ajax Amsterdam shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Ajax Amsterdam 42%, the draw 25% and AZ Alkmaar 33%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Ajax Amsterdam took 10 points from their last 5 games and AZ Alkmaar took 10 from 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Ajax Amsterdam won 3 of their last 11 games at home. AZ Alkmaar won 4 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Ajax Amsterdam score 2.0 goals a game and let in 1.1. AZ Alkmaar score 2.0 and let in 1.1. Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 of Ajax Amsterdam games and 12 of AZ Alkmaar games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam won 0 and AZ Alkmaar won 1 with 1 draw. The last one ended AZ Alkmaar 1, Ajax Amsterdam 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Ajax Amsterdam form

Ajax Amsterdam have 8 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 21 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, W, W, L, W, newest first.

AZ Alkmaar form

AZ Alkmaar have 11 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 41 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, W, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Ajax Amsterdam won 0, AZ Alkmaar won 1 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished AZ Alkmaar 1, Ajax Amsterdam 1.

Our call

We expect Ajax Amsterdam to score about 1.6 goals and AZ Alkmaar about 1.4. That points to Ajax Amsterdam to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.27. Our bold bet is Ajax Amsterdam to win and Over 2.5 at 3.17.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar?

Our prediction for Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar is Ajax Amsterdam to win, with a 42% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.27.

What is the score prediction for Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect Ajax Amsterdam to score 1.6 goals and AZ Alkmaar 1.4.

Will both teams score in Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar?

Both teams to score has a 62% chance. Both sides scored in 12 of Ajax Amsterdam last 20 games and 9 of AZ Alkmaar last 20.

How are Ajax Amsterdam playing?

Ajax Amsterdam have 8 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 21 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, W, W, L, W, newest first.

How are AZ Alkmaar playing?

AZ Alkmaar have 11 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 41 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, W, W, newest first.

What happened when Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar last met?

It ended AZ Alkmaar 1, Ajax Amsterdam 1. In the last 2 meetings Ajax Amsterdam won 0 and AZ Alkmaar won 1.

What is the best bet for Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.27, with a 79% chance.

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