Ajax vs AZ

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After a recent defeat against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Feyenoord and their dedicated supporters are eager for a more favorable outcome in their upcoming match.

In the previous game, Feyenoord held 52% of the possession and made 17 goal attempts, with 7 of them hitting the target. The sole scorer for Feyenoord was Dávid Hancko in the 34th minute. On the opposing side, Atlético Madrid had 7 goal attempts, with 3 of them on target. Goals for Atlético Madrid were scored by Mario Hermoso (7' Own goal), Álvaro Morata (12', 47'), and Antoine Griezmann (45').

Feyenoord's defenders have put in a series of hard-working performances, resulting in them conceding only 4 goals in their last 6 matches. During this same period, they managed to score an impressive total of 26 goals. It remains to be seen if this trend can be maintained in their upcoming match.

The 2023–24 season has not gone well for Ajax, who are now without a victory in four games. In contrast, AZ Alkmaar has only lost one of their first seven league games and appears poised to fight for the league crown.

Recent meetings between AZ and Ajax have resulted in two wins and one tie, suggesting that AZ has the upper hand. Fatigue may affect the home squad on Thursday, when Ajax travels to AEK Athens.

When it comes to Eredivisie teams, AZ and Ajax are ranked first and second in terms of corners won per game. Three of their previous five league meetings have produced more corners than this total, with Ajax games averaging more than 10 corners per game this year.

When Ajax plays AZ Alkmaar at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Sunday afternoon, they will be hoping to get their Eredivisie campaign off to a strong start. Due to a sluggish start to the season, the hosts are in 15th position in the standings, while the guests are in second place after showing a lot of promise in their first seven games.

Ajax has underperformed severely this season, to the point where there was crowd disturbance during their home game against Feyenoord back in September. The game was eventually restarted days later and Ajax lost 4-0.

While AZ Alkmaar tends to accumulate more corner kicks when facing weaker teams, this upcoming match seems poised to be evenly contested, with both sides likely to earn numerous corner kicks. For those interested in betting, it might be worth considering an alternate line, such as over 10.5 or 11.5 corners, to potentially secure better odds.

In the current Eredivisie season, AZ Alkmaar has taken the lead in six out of their seven matches, showcasing their strong start. On the other hand, Ajax has struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in their previous three matches leading up to their Europa League clash with AEK Athens on Thursday.

Considering AZ's impressive form, it could be a smart choice to place a bet on them scoring the first goal at the available odds. AZ's defense has been solid throughout the season, having only allowed three Eredivisie goals so far, which increases their chances of success in this particular betting market.

The Sons of the Gods haven't played since that game, as their most recent encounter with RKC Waalwijk was called off late on when Etienne Vaessen had a terrible injury that left him comatose.

Given that they have played two fewer games than the majority of the other teams in the division, Maurice Steijn's team is still only one point above the bottom three after collecting five points from their first five games.

The team from Amsterdam has also had to compete in European football; they drew 3-3 with Marseille in their first group-stage match before drawing 1-1 with AEK Athens their most recent time out. The Sons of the Gods' Steven Bergwijn scored the team's first goal.

Due to Sivert Mannsverk's leg injury, Ajax will have to make due without him. Kenneth Taylor and Silvano Vos may therefore start in the center of the park.

Jay Gorter should start in goal as Ethan Butera, Ahmetcan Kaplan, and other young players are still out due to knee ailments, and goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli is currently suffering from a shoulder issue.

With Mees de Wit still sidelined by a foot ailment that has kept him out of the last five games for AZ Alkmaar, David Wolfe is most likely to start at left-back.

AZ Alkmaar embarked on a European journey this season, but it took an unexpected turn when they shockingly lost their first Conference League match to Zrinjski Mostar, giving up a three-goal lead and ultimately losing 4-3.

Despite the disappointment of that defeat, the Kaaskoppen have shown significant improvement in the Eredivisie. They've accumulated 19 points from their initial seven games, putting them just two points behind the league leaders, PSV Eindhoven.

Under Pascal Jansen's leadership, AZ Alkmaar remains unbeaten in the league. Their recent performance was particularly impressive, as they secured a 4-0 home victory against Fortuna Sittard. In that match, they effectively limited their opponents to just one shot on target throughout the entire game.

However, this upcoming weekend presents a more formidable challenge for AZ Alkmaar. Nevertheless, they have a solid recent track record against Ajax, with two wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last five encounters.