AZ vs Ajax betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eredivisie match on December 08th, 2024

A Eredivisie match between AZ and Ajax will hold on December 08th, 2024, Sunday at 13:30h (UTC), in Netherlands, check the AZ vs Ajax betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where AZ vs Ajax will occur

The game takes place in the small AFAS Stadion stadium, in the city of Alkmaar, with a capacity for 17023 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all the information to help you with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the AZ vs Ajax betting tip 2024/2025

The Eredivisie has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.24 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.93 goals per match played.

AZ last match

In the last match played, AZ met Heracles Almelo, in a match valid for the Eredivisie. The match ended in a win by 1-0. The coach M. Martens' on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-3-3 formation.

The team's favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.40.

In a contest without major individual highlights, the performance of Ruben van Bommel drew attention. Even without offering a fantastic exhibition, he was instrumental in AZ victory in this last match.

Ajax last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, Ajax, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the FC Utrecht team with a final score of 2-2.

A win in this match had high probabilities, that is why the draw (odd 4.75) can be considered as a bad result.

AZ vs Ajax h2h

Ajax occupied 5th place when they went against AZ, who was in 4th place, in their last match at Eredivisie. Ajax first went in with a 3-4-2-1 formation, which was engaged by AZ with a 4-3-3 deployment.

The last time these two teams clashed was on 25-02-2024, in a match of the 2023/2024 season of the Eredivisie, and the match ended with a 2-0 win for AZ.

Differently equipped teams striving for their own ambitions.

In this football match, M. Nagtegaal will be the referee while S. de Groot and H. Kucukerbir will assist him.

AZ

Eredivisie leaderboard now

The AZ team with 23 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 7 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses.

Which means that, with an advantage of 4 points, the team is ahead the NAC Breda team closing in at the 7th place in the 15th round.

AZ analysis

At the end of round 14 of Eredivisie, AZ collected 26 goals scored and 15 goals conceded.

The relentless schedule ahead could prove to be a hurdle for AZ in maintaining their peak performance during multiple games in a short span of time. Despite the odds predicting a closely fought contest between AZ and Ajax, the team's busy schedule could impact the result in favor of their opponents.

Best goalscorer from AZ

In this season, the individual highlight is Troy Parrott that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 7 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that AZ achieved in several matches.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Ajax

Eredivisie leaderboard now

The Ajax team with 33 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 10 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss.

Which means that the team has an advantage of 1 point, in the 15th round, with the FC Utrecht team in hot pursuit at 3rd place.

Ajax analysis

After 14 rounds, Ajax has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 31 goals for and 14 conceded.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Eredivisie.

The Ajax team often tries to control the game through an average ball possession of 59.36%. This is because ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents.

Away, Ajax usually don't give their opponents many chances, with a balance of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the Eredivisie.

Ajax is a more offensive team than AZ, having 1649 attacks vs. 1557 from AZ, having scored 31 times, in comparison, AZ converted into goal 26 times.

Navigating a hectic schedule with multiple games in a short period of time could prove to be a daunting task for Ajax. Despite the odds suggesting a tight matchup, the team's busy schedule could be a critical factor in determining the eventual winner between AZ and Ajax.

Best goalscorer from Ajax

When we analyze the team's attack so far, the competition's performance at the individual level Davy Klaassen is the player to highlight. Helping Ajax with 6 goals scored this season, the Midfielder has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Historical data: Ajax

With 36 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Ajax team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in poor form.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of AZ is Troy Parrott, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Ajax is Davy Klaassen, he has scored in 6 opportunities.

Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.

Taking into consideration that Ajax scores an average of 2 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.1.

Corners Top Betting Tips

Something to explore in order to get favorable betting results is noting the average of 5.68 corners per game which one can get by combining the number of corners of both teams.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.29 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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