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AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar

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AZ Alkmaar vs Twente predictions & stats

Top pick AZ Alkmaar 35%, Over 2.5 goals 54%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Eredivisie.

Eredivisie Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	PSV Eindhoven	31	+49	77
2	Feyenoord	31	+23	58
3	NEC Nijmegen	31	+24	55
4	Ajax	31	+22	54
5	Twente	31	+19	54
6	AZ Alkmaar	31	+7	49
7	Heerenveen	31	+4	47
8	Utrecht	31	+8	44
9	Groningen	31	+3	42
10	Sparta Rotterdam	31	-17	42
11	GO Ahead Eagles	31	+5	37
12	Fortuna Sittard	31	-12	36
13	PEC Zwolle	31	-25	34
14	Excelsior	31	-15	31
15	FC Volendam	31	-17	31
16	Telstar	31	-10	30
17	NAC Breda	31	-23	25
18	Heracles	31	-45	19
19	Almere City FC	1	+1	3
20	Waalwijk	1	0	1
21	Roda	1	0	1
22	Den Bosch	1	-1	0

Playing Style Analysis

AZ Alkmaar

They maintain balanced possession (53%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 6 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their ability to recover is valuable: 6 points gained after falling behind. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 2 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 18 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Additionally, They're prolific chance creators, averaging 15.6 shots with 5.9 on target per game Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot). As a top-6 side facing another top-5 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Twente

This team they maintain balanced possession (55%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession. However, they've lost 4 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Additionally, They've lost 4 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches Meanwhile, Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 14 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Additionally, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 17 points from winning positions Meanwhile, Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. In attack, they create numerous opportunities (17.8 shots/game, 6.5 on target). They move the ball forward with intent (around 26 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). As a top-5 side facing another top-6 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.