Twente is set to face off against AZ Alkmaar at De Grolsch Veste in the Eredivisie this Sunday. With AZ currently sitting in third place in the league table, they hold a comfortable seven-point lead over their hosts.
The Tukkers have been struggling as of late, with a five-game winless streak in the league, although they have managed to secure four draws during this period. Their most recent league fixture saw them play out a 1-1 draw against Volendam, with Daan Rots opening the scoring for Twente in the 46th minute before Volendam equalized in the 86th minute through Robert Mühren.
On the other hand, AZ suffered a 3-1 defeat to Heerenveen in their last league outing, with Troy Parrott scoring a consolation goal for the visitors in the 75th minute. However, they bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Shelbourne in the UEFA Conference League, with Mees de Wit and Isak Jensen finding the back of the net in the second half.
In terms of head-to-head stats, Twente and AZ have faced each other 102 times, with Twente holding a slight edge with 42 wins compared to AZ’s 40 wins, while 20 matches have ended in draws. AZ emerged victorious in all three meetings between the two sides last season.
Looking at recent form, Twente has only managed one win in their last six games, while AZ will be looking to build on their recent victory. With AZ’s better track record in this fixture, they are favored to secure a narrow win.
The prediction for this match is a 2-1 victory for AZ Alkmaar. In terms of betting tips, it is suggested to back AZ Alkmaar to win, expect over 2.5 goals in the game, both teams to score, and at least one goal to be scored in the second half.
Overall, AZ Alkmaar is expected to come out on top in this Eredivisie clash against Twente, based on their recent performances and head-to-head record.
