FC Utrecht vs AZ betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eredivisie match on January 18th, 2025

FC Utrecht and AZ will be playing against each other on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at 17:45h (UTC), in a Eredivisie football game in Netherlands, check the FC Utrecht vs AZ betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where FC Utrecht vs AZ will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Stadion Galgenwaard stadium, in the city of Utrecht, with a capacity for 24500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

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Introduction to the FC Utrecht vs AZ 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 3.03 goals per match played.

FC Utrecht last match

FC Utrecht comes from a victory in the last match. The game against Feyenoord, valid for the Eredivisie, ended with a 1-2. The team coached by R. Penders lined up in the last match with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The odds of the underdog team to win were 7.50 before the match. That shows why it was an unexpected result - an incredible surprise for everyone who enjoyed this match!

It was certainly not the best FC Utrecht performance of the season. However, the exhibition of David Min should be highlighted. He called responsibility in the contest and was a crucial player in the team's victory.

AZ 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 KNVB Beker, AZ, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Ajax team with a final score of 2-0.

The odds for the home team to win before the match were 2.63, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.

FC Utrecht vs AZ h2h

AZ was in 2nd place in the Eredivisie while FC Utrecht was in 4th place, the last time these teams faced each other. AZ team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic FC Utrecht used in the match.

It was on 29-09-2024 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 1-2 win for FC Utrecht, was valid for the 2024/2025 season of the Eredivisie.

The last time these two teams faced off, neither team had a decisive advantage.

The AZ team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than FC Utrecht its counterpart.

FC Utrecht

Eredivisie leaderboard now

The FC Utrecht team with 39 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 12 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses.

In the 19th round, Ajax, that is in the 2nd place, has a small advantage of 3 points.

FC Utrecht analysis

FC Utrecht at the end of round 18 in Eredivisie had 36 goals scored and 29 conceded.

With an average ball possession of 45.11% per game in the current league, FC Utrecht cannot call itself a team that holds the game in its hands, rather it prefers the counterattacking strategy. But if they want to try to win the game against AZ they must try to impose their game to create difficulties for their opponents.

Best goalscorer from FC Utrecht

When we analyze the team's attack so far, the competition's performance at the individual level Paxten Aaronson is the player to highlight. Helping FC Utrecht with 5 goals scored this season, the Midfielder has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.

AZ

Eredivisie leaderboard now

The AZ team with 33 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 10 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.

The team has a slight disadvantage of 1 point over FC Twente who holds the 5th place in the 19th round.

AZ analysis

AZ counted 33 goals scored and 19 conceded at the end of Eredivisie day number 18.

As we approach the Regular Season, AZ is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.44 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

With a balance of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws in the Eredivisie, AZ playing away usually gives opponents slim chances of beating them.

Best goalscorer from AZ

At the individual level, in this competition's offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Troy Parrott. The Attacker has already scored 10 goals in the competition, being extremely important for AZ, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.

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

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

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of FC Utrecht is Paxten Aaronson, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of AZ is Troy Parrott, he has scored in 10 opportunities.

A good bet could be made between 75-90 minutes of the game as this is the time most goals are scored.

Corners Top Betting Tips

For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.89 corners per game.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.22 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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