👉 What is the recommended bet for AZ Almere?

The prediction and suggested bet for AZ vs Almere, on 18 May 2025, is: AZ to win.

👉 Which stadium will host the AZ Almere match?

The AZ vs Almere match on 18 May 2025 will be held at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar.

AZ vs Almere Prediction – Eredivisie

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Check out the best predictions for AZ vs Almere

Here you’ll find the best prediction for AZ vs Almere in the Eredivisie, alongside match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from prior matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between AZ and Almere.

18 May 2025 – 12::30
Eredivisie
2024/2025
NORMAL EXPENSE – ROUND 34

Almere

Betting tip and prediction for this match between AZ and Almere

The best prediction for AZ vs Almere in the Eredivisie is a victory for AZ. The home side is likely to dominate the match, leveraging their ample resources to control the rhythm of play. While Almere may pose some challenges, AZ’s home advantage and overall superiority are expected to secure them the three points.

Match preview: AZ vs Almere

AZ and Almere face off at the AFAS Stadion in a match corresponding to the 34th round of the Eredivisie. In their most recent encounter on 10 August 2024, AZ emerged victorious with a score of 0-1. Historical direct confrontations favour the home team, with AZ winning two out of the last three fixtures. Although this match pits the 5th place side against the 18th, it is notably a contest between the 9th placed team in home matches and the 14th away from home.

Team analysis: AZ

Currently occupying 5th place, AZ has accumulated 56 points with a record of 16 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. They achieved a 3-0 victory over FC Groningen in their penultimate match, and followed this with an impressive 2-3 win at FC Twente. Interestingly, AZ has performed better away from home, gathering 29 points as visitors compared to 27 at their own ground. Within their last ten home league games, AZ has secured 20 points from a total of 30, including 6 wins and 2 draws. Notably, the most common outcome at half-time in their home games has been 0-0, occurring in 6 of their 16 encounters. Although their defensive unit has faced challenges, conceding in 8 of their last 10 matches, their attack has consistently found the net, scoring in 8 of those same games. AZ has conceded the first goal 9 times this season, managing to recover and secure a point on only one occasion.

With a strong run of results, AZ is in an advantageous position for a playoff that leads to the already secured conference league. Despite any diminished pressure, they are expected to uphold their competitive standards, aiming to finish the regular season on a high note. The team has demonstrated tactical resilience and an attacking style, making them a formidable opponent even against teams that adopt a defensive approach. At home, they usually dictate play and create numerous scoring opportunities, leading to an anticipated confident and dominant performance.

Team analysis: Almere

Almere currently sits in 18th place with just 21 points accrued, having secured 4 wins, 9 draws, and 20 losses throughout the season. Their previous match resulted in a disappointing 0-3 loss at home to Sparta Rotterdam, followed by a 1-1 draw against Fortuna Sittard. The team appears relatively unaffected by home advantage, earning the same number of points at home as they have away. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 36 at home, while managing 9 goals scored and 27 conceded as visitors. In the last 10 matches played away in the league, Almere has only achieved 8 points from 30 possible, comprising 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. Defensively, they have struggled, allowing goals in 8 out of their last 10 matches, and have yet to come back to win after conceding the first goal in any of the 20 instances this season.

Having already been relegated, Almere concludes its participation in the top tier of Dutch football after a challenging season. Their limitations in both defence and attack have severely impacted their competitiveness. With no hopes of recovery, the team approaches their remaining matches merely to fulfil fixtures, but they can use these opportunities as valuable experience for the future. Facing a well-equipped opponent makes this challenge even more daunting, and their focus should be on avoiding a heavy defeat while maintaining their dignity.