AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht tips and predictions

Big Utrecht price doesn't appeal

The in-form home team will be looking for a fast start when this gets going at 8:00pm. Viewers could be set to enjoy an avalanche of goals. There's not a huge amount of confidence in the match winner market though.

On 39 Eredivisie points, second placed AZ Alkmaar host seventh placed Utrecht. With 29 points the visitors are someway off their rivals.

You can get a big price on Utrecht because the home side won't be considering any thoughts of failure.

The hosts are coming into the match with 13 wins in their last 18 games.

AZ Alkmaar have scored at least once in all of their recent 20 home matches and their determination has been evident all over the field. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 9 of their last 10 games. It'll feel like a good performance if they come away from this match without conceding.

Utrecht haven't been at their best on the road. They've conceded two or more goals in 8 of their last 13 away matches. This isn't a trend they'd want to continue given the task ahead of them.

AZ Alkmaar have won 8 of the last 15 fixtures between these sides. They may not be that relevant but the head-to-head stats show how well they have done before.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for AZ Alkmaar. There's no evidence for massive value in the Both Teams To Score options. However the Yes BTTS is worth considering.