AZ vs SC Heerenveen betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eredivisie match on September 14th, 2024

AZ and SC Heerenveen will meet each other on September 14th, 2024, Saturday at 19:00h (UTC), in a game counting for the Eredivisie in Netherlands, check the AZ vs SC Heerenveen betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where AZ vs SC Heerenveen will occur

The game will be played 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 SC Heerenveen 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 2.7 goals per match played.

AZ last match

AZ comes from a victory in the last match. The game against RKC Waalwijk, valid for the Eredivisie, ended with a 0-3. The team coached by M. Martens lined up in the last match with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

This positive result confirmed their favoritism before the game, which had odds of 1.42.

Even amid a lackluster performance by the entire team, Troy Parrott managed to stand out individually. Present in crucial moments of the contest, he was the main driver of AZ for the victory.

SC Heerenveen last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, SC Heerenveen, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the NAC Breda team with a final score of 4-0.

The positive result confirmed that the team's favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.65.

AZ vs SC Heerenveen h2h

AZ occupied 4th place when they went against SC Heerenveen, who was in 11th place, in their last match at Eredivisie. AZ first went in with a 4-3-3 formation, which was engaged by SC Heerenveen with a 4-2-3-1 deployment.

Their last 2023/2024 Eredivisie match which took place on 28-01-2024 was such a competitive game it ended in a 2-2 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The referee S. van der Eijk has been chosen to officiate the match while R. Brondijk and E. Koopman will support him from the sideline.

AZ

Eredivisie leaderboard now

The AZ team with 10 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses.

Which means that in the 5th round, the team has no advantage, over FC Utrecht team who is in the position 3.

AZ analysis

Currently, in the Eredivisie, AZ sums 5 goals for and a total of 0 goals against, after 4 rounds played.

Increasingly prominent within the team, Seiya Maikuma, a defender who arrived for this season, did another fine performance in the last duel of the club. In the match against RKC Waalwijk, he was a fundamental piece, providing great security for the whole team and showing he is already fully adapted to the new club.

Best goalscorer from AZ

Individually, the team's main offensive standout in the competition so far is Ruben van Bommel. The Attacker has already scored 2 times this season and has helped AZ come away with the positive result on several occasions.

SC Heerenveen

Eredivisie leaderboard now

SC Heerenveen arrives in this game with 4 points, and in 10th place in the Eredivisie, having won once in total and lost once, making a total of 1 draw.

Which means that, with no advantage related to points, the team is ahead the FC Twente team closing in at the 11th place in the 5th round.

SC Heerenveen analysis

After 4 rounds, SC Heerenveen has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 5 goals for and 2 conceded.

SC Heerenveen has displayed their patience as a team this season, with a high average minutes of first goal scored. This patience has resulted in game control and waiting for the right opportunities, leading to a low number of goals conceded. These qualities demonstrate the team's tactical discipline and organization. Sustaining this approach will be beneficial for SC Heerenveen in upcoming matches.

As we approach the Regular Season, SC Heerenveen is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.33 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

The SC Heerenveen team typically attempts to control the game by achieving an average ball possession of 59.67%. The reason for this is that teams with ball possession above 50% usually hold some control over their opponents.

Increasingly more in tune with his teammates, Luuk Brouwers, who arrived at the club this season, made another fine performance in the team's last game. The midfielder was very good in the game against NAC Breda, being a key piece for SC Heerenveen.

Best goalscorer from SC Heerenveen

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Ion Nicolaescu. With 2 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the SC Heerenveen team achieving several victories this season.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.

Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by AZ 1 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team SC Heerenveen 0 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.15.

Corners Top Betting Tips

For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.34 corners per game.

AZ is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 7 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of AZ in this match.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.5 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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