Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eerste Divisie match on October 18th, 2024

Jong AZ and Helmond Sport will play on October 18th, 2024, Friday at 18:00h (UTC), in a game counting for the Eerste Divisie in Netherlands, check the Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport will occur

The game is set to be played in the small AFAS Trainingscomplex stadium, in the city of Wijdewormer, with a capacity for 1000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport betting tip 2024/2025

The Eerste Divisie has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.05 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.92 goals per match played.

Jong AZ last match

Jong AZ in its last official match lost (2-3) against FC Eindhoven, in a match valid for Eerste Divisie. Coach L. Echteld's lined up a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The match between the two teams was expected to be quite close, as evidenced by the fact that the home team's defeat had odds of 3.25.

The defense certainly did not shine in this match. One of those responsible for the crisis of the defensive department is Elijah Dijkstra, cumbersome and unpunctual, constantly behind the opponents. The team's overall underwhelming performance was also due to his disappointing performance.

Helmond Sport 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 Eerste Divisie, Helmond Sport, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Jong Ajax team with a final score of 1-1.

In the end, the draw (odd 5.25) cannot be considered a good result, especially considering that the chances of winning the match were high.

Jong AZ vs Helmond Sport h2h

When these teams last played against each other in Eerste Divisie, Jong AZ ranked 8th place while Helmond Sport was in 12th place. Jong AZ initiated hostilities with a 4-2-3-1 formation while Helmond Sport played using a 4-3-1-2 tactic.

The two teams have not faced each other since 11-03-2024. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023/2024 season of the Eerste Divisie, and the match ended with a 3-1 win for Helmond Sport.

The performance of the Helmond Sport team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the Jong AZ team.

Teams with their unique strengths and objectives.

L. de Koning and D. Kloekke will be assisting the referee T. Hardeman in this football match.

Jong AZ

Eerste Divisie leaderboard now

Ranking in 12th place in the Eerste Divisie, Jong AZ enters this match with 11 points, 3 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws. What’s more, it is saddled with a negative balance.

In the 11th round, the team has the same score that the ADO Den Haag team which is ranked just below in position 13 and no difference of Jong PSV team that is in the 11th place.

Jong AZ analysis

Currently, Jong AZ has a tally of 17 goals scored and 19 goals against, at the end of round 10 of Eerste Divisie.

Jong AZ team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Eerste Divisie that has been affecting the team's morale.

To control the game, the Jong AZ team would often try to reach an average ball possession of 59.22%. The reason for this is ball possession above 50% would give teams some control over their opponents.

Jong AZ has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 1022 attacks resulting in 17 goals. Helmond Sport, on the other hand, has only scored 15 times with 808 attacks.

Best goalscorer from Jong AZ

In this season, the individual highlight is Jayden Addai that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 5 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Jong AZ achieved in several matches.

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

Helmond Sport

Eerste Divisie leaderboard now

The Helmond Sport team with 18 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion, with a campaign of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss.

FC Den Bosch ranks just above, occupying 1st place in the 11th round, the team has the same number of points.

Helmond Sport analysis

Currently, in the Eerste Divisie, Helmond Sport sums 15 goals for and a total of 8 goals against, after 10 rounds played.

As we approach the Regular Season, Helmond Sport is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 7.11 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Eerste Divisie.

Usually, opposing teams have little chances of beating Helmond Sport when playing away, who sports a balance of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw in the Eerste Divisie.

Increasingly more in tune with his teammates, Alen Dizdarević, 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 Jong Ajax, being a key piece for Helmond Sport.

Best goalscorer from Helmond Sport

When we analyze the team's attack so far, the competition's performance at the individual level Jonas Scholz is the player to highlight. Helping Helmond Sport with 3 goals scored this season, the Defender has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.

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Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Jong AZ is Jayden Addai, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Helmond Sport is Jonas Scholz, he has scored in 3 opportunities.

Helmond Sport has conceded 3 away goals in 4 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Helmond Sport will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 3-1, something to take into consideration.

75-90 minutes into the game is where most goals occur, a good time to bet if one is following the live game.

Since Helmond Sport has an average of 1.75 goals per game when playing away from home, and considering that they often do not concede goals away from home, the market with less than 2.5 goals it can also be an excellent alternative to consider.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.35.

Corners Top Betting Tips

For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.72 corners per game.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.6 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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