Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
AZ
Match Time & Date:
19/10/2024
18:45
Prediction: 1-2
PSV
All eyes will be on AFAS Stadion when AZ Alkmaar and PSV square off against each other in the Eredivisie derby. Last time out PSV recorded a routine 4-0 win over AZ at the venue at the reigning champions are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s game as well. Defender Matteo Dams is sidelined through suspension, while experienced striker Luuk de Jong has overcome his minor injury.
The Cheese Farmers, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form and given their three-game losing run in all competitions, there is a big value in betting on the title holders. Both Jordy Clasie and Wouter Goes are out of contention with injuries, while fellow midfielder Sem Westerveld faces race against the clock to bet fit for Saturday’s showdown. Former Excelsior striker Troy Parrott is widely expected to lead the line for the home team despite failing to find the net in a 1-0 loss to Fortuna Sittard.
Highlighted Player (Luuk de Jong):
The 26-year-old Dutch striker Luuk de Jong is considered one of Europe’s deadliest strikers with his incredible return of goals in games he spends playing. Luuk de Jong began his football career at De Graafschap in 2008, but moved on to Twente only a year later.
The tally of 39 goals in 76 league appearances earned him a transfer to Borussia Monchengladbach, but his spell in Germany ended in disappointment. Bundesliga club attempted to revive his career by sending him out on loan to Newcastle United but his stint with the English club yielded even more disappointment and concluded in utter disaster with De Jong playing 12 games without scoring a single goal for the Magpies.
A return to Netherlands and PSV Eindhoven turned out to be a proper hit for the 26-year-old striker who has restored his scoring touch with more than 50 goals for the Boeren after less than 90 games.
Highlighted Team (AZ):
AZ Alkmaar are a professional football club that play their home matches at AFAS Stadion. The venue was opened on 4 August, 2006 and the construction of the stadium cost €38 million. AFAS Stadion is able to hold 17 023 spectators.
The Cheeseheads were founded on 10 May, 1967 and they won their first trophy in 1981, finishing the season 12 points clear of Dutch giants Ajax. 18 years later AZ clinched their second Eredivisie trophy, with the team finishing the 2008/2009 campaign with 80 points, 11 clear of second-placed Twente. In 1981 the club made it to the UEFA Cup final, but English side Ipswich Town proved to be a big catch for the Dutch team.
AZ’s home kits are red and white and they wear black shirts when playing on the road. The likes of Shota Arveladze, Jozy Altidore, Ron Vlaar, Joris Mathijsen, Graziano Pelle, Simon Poulsen, Moussa Dembele and Sergio Romero are notable footballers who played for AZ in the past.
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