AZ Alkmaar vs Excelsior Rotterdam predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The red-blacks, having lost their last match against Groningen, travel to Alkmaar with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 16th round of the Eredivisie,  AZ Alkmaar will face Excelsior Rotterdam at AFAS Stadion stadium on 14 December at 10:45.

After a draw in their last game played, AZ Alkmaar is currently in 5º position in the tournament with 25 points, while Excelsior Rotterdam is currently in 13º position with 16.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this AZ Alkmaar vs Excelsior Rotterdam.

AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar comes from playing against Go Ahead Eagles and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between AZ Alkmaar and Go Ahead Eagles, AZ team achieved a 49% possession of the ball, with 7 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Troy Parrott and Mats Deijl.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by M. Martens has achieved 3 wins, 1 draw y 4 defeats. AZ Alkmaar average number of goals per game is 1.4 goals, while they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. With this trend they have 3 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 15 goals.

Latest statistics in AZ Alkmaar matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 5/8
• First to concede goals: 6/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

Excelsior Rotterdam

Excelsior Rotterdam, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-2 defeat against Groningen, and travel to the AFAS Stadion stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing AZ Alkmaar.

In that match between Excelsior Rotterdam and Groningen, the red-blacks team achieved 46% ball possession, getting 6 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 8 matches, R. den Uil's team has won 3, drawn 1 and lost 4. Excelsior Rotterdam average 0.9 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.3 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in Excelsior Rotterdam matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 3/8
• First to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Half-time winner: 4/8

AZ Alkmaar vs Excelsior Rotterdam: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between AZ Alkmaar vs Excelsior Rotterdam has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the AFAS Stadion stadium on 10-03-2024 with the result of 4-0, with AZ Alkmaar winning.

The last 5 meetings between AZ Alkmaar and Excelsior Rotterdam have resulted in 3 wins for AZ Alkmaar, 1 win for Excelsior Rotterdam, and 1 draw. In those matches, AZ Alkmaar managed to score 15 goals, while Excelsior Rotterdam scored 4 goals against AZ Alkmaar.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals