Feyenoord are aiming to bounce back from a disappointing midweek defeat as they host AZ Alkmaar in an Eredivisie fixture on Saturday. Feyenoord are still enjoying a solid campaign and given their fine record in this fixture, should have the upper hand over their out of sorts hosts.
Feyenoord head into Saturday’s clash off the back of a 2-0 home defeat to Ajax last time out in the Eredivisie. They saw a lot of the ball but struggled to create much, finishing with just two attempts on target.
While it was a disappointing defeat, manager Brian Priske will be keen to put things in perspective as it was their first in the Eredivisie this season. They had won the last five across all competitions and will be confident of making a swift return to winning ways.
AZ Alkmaar are coming off a 2-2 home draw with Go Ahead Eagles in their previous Eredivisie fixture. They threw away a two-goal lead with efforts from Troy Parrott and Danso Kasius cancelled out by the visitors
Maarten Martens’ men may have held out for a point, but the result means AZ Alkmaar are now winless in their last six matches across all competitions. They have suffered five defeats in that run, losing the last three on the road.
How the bookies view it: Smooth sailing for Feyenoord
Feyenoord have been installed as overwhelming favourites, with a home win priced at 4/6 by Betfred. An unlikely victory for AZ Alkmaar is valued at 9/2 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 3/1 for a draw.
Head to head: Hosts ahead
Feyenoord often come out on top in this fixture and have won the last five matches. The claimed a 2-0 victory in the last meeting back in February.
Players to watch: Carranza to deliver
Julian Carranza failed to find his range against Ajax but remains one of the most facetious attackers for Feyenoord. The forward has two goals in his last four matches and is priced at 8/5 by Betfred to find the net once again.
Feyenoord have earned shutouts in the last three meetings with AZ Alkmaar and will be targeting a similar outcome on Saturday. David Hancko is often solid at the back and can lead the hosts to another clean sheet at 7/5 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Ayase Ueda went off in the first half against Ajax and is a doubt for Feyenoord on Saturday. Santiago Gimenez and Calvin Stengs remain sidelined while Carranza is set to start having replaced Ueda in midweek.
AZ Alkmaar have a lengthy injury list with Bruno Martins Indi, Lewis Schouten and Ruben van Bommel currently sidelined. Troy Parrott should feature in attack once again while Alexandre Penetra is set to continue at the back.
Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Bueno, Hancko, Trauner, Read, Timber, Hwang, Osman, Milambo, Paixao, Carranza
AZ Alkmaar: Owusu-Oduro, de Wit, Penetra, Koopmeiners, Maikuma, Clasie, Kasius, Belic, Poku, Mijnans, Parrott
Anything else catch the eye?
Feyenoord have won to nil in the last three meetings with AZ Alkmaar and could be wet for a repeat at15/8 with Betfred. Their quality in attack means a -1 handicap could be considered at 7/4 with Betfred.
The hosts have multiple goal threats and could be backed to score in both halves at 7/5 with Betfred.
This Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar will be played on Nov 2, 2024 and kick off at 21:00. Check below for our tipsters best Feyenoord vs AZ Alkmaar prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
