AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025
Bet on AZ to Get the Job Done
AZ could have the upper hand against Almere. We think the favourites will win by two goals or more, so we’ll play the -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at tempting betting odds of -108.
AZ Beat Almere in Pair’s Last Meeting
AZ Alkmaar got a third consecutive victory in their last game. It was a 3-2 away win at De Grolsch Veste when playing FC Twente. Maarten Martens' side enjoyed 50% possession and seven shots on target, with Ruben van Bommel, Sven Mijnans and Denso Kasius among the goals.
Almere City drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Yanmar Stadion against Fortuna Sittard. Almere had 52% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Junior Kadile was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
AZ haven’t lost to Almere in their past three games. In the last clash, AZ banked a 1-0 win when visiting Yanmar Stadion. The previous 3 H2H meetings have featured two AZ wins and one draw.
AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League GamesAZ have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 14.3 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. The Alkmaar club have averaged 53.6% possession, 473.5 passes and 7.6 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.2 corners from 11.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.
Top scorer Mexx Meerdink has found the net 3 times, with Sven Mijnans, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott and Troy Parrott getting 2 goals each. Peer Koopmeiners is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper Rome Owusu-Oduro has kept 2 clean sheets.
Almere City – Last 10 League GamesAlmere have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 3.8 shots on goal, 15.2 attempts and 0.7 goals. Jeroen Rijsdijk's team average 47.1% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 13.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.
Junior Kadile is the leading goalscorer with 3, Charles-Andreas Brym has 2, with Ali Jasim and Marvin Martins getting 1. Vasilios Zagaritis, Kornelius Hansen and James Lawrence have clocked up 1 assists, with Nordin Bakker keeping 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Zico Buurmeester, Ernest Poku, Sven Mijnans, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink.
Almere City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nordin Bakker (GK), Marvin Martins, Ricardo Visus, James Lawrence, Theo Barbet, Thom Haye, Anas Tahiri, Junior Kadile, Thomas Robinet, Ali Jasim, Charles-Andreas Brym.
AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City Prediction & Betting Tips
Rather than back AZ to win, we’re going to take the -108 that the favourites overcome -1.5 on the Asian Handicap for this Eredivisie match. They could prove too strong over ninety minutes.
The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.
Key AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City league stats:
AZ -1.5 Probability
According to the betting sites, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
There are larger prices available to bettors who are prepared to move the line. By taking on more risk, you are able to get more juice from your selections as a result.
Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Almere
A 2-0 win in favor of AZ can be backed at odds of +600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Sven Mijnans (AZ) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in four straight Eredivisie games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -152.
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Mexx Meerdink (AZ) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back Eredivisie home matches. There are odds of -102 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
The 2.5 corners line has been covered by Almere City in their past ten games, with the corner count against AZ Alkmaar going over 2.5 in their last ten matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Almere Team Corners line to get covered at -161.
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Bet Builder Tips
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AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Taking No Chances With AZ
With an estimated 80% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -400 betting odds about AZ Alkmaar triumphing in this Eredivisie match. If you’re interested in wagering Almere City, you can get +800 for the underdog.
For those wanting an alternative, AZ are -161 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Almere being priced up at +600 and the draw is +210.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -139.
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Mexx Meerdink Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Favourite Mexx Meerdink is available at +310 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
AZ Alkmaar League Stats
Almere City League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 7.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for AZ Alkmaar this season are Troy Parrott (14), Mexx Meerdink (9), Ibrahim Sadiq (6)
- Top Assistors for AZ Alkmaar this season are Peer Koopmeiners (7), David Moeller Wolfe (6), Sven Mijnans (5)
AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City Lineups & Team News
Our AZ Alkmaar vs Almere team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.
The Eredivisie squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Almere City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Almere City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
AZ Alkmaar Substitutes
- 4Bruno Martins Indi
- 11Ibrahim Sadiq
- 12Hobie Verhulst
- 16Seiya Maikuma
- 22Maxim Dekker
- 23Mayckel Lahdo
- 24Lewis Schouten
- 26Kees Smit
- 27Ro-Zangelo Daal
- 34Mees de Wit
- 41Jeroen Zoet
Almere City Substitutes
- 2Damil Dankerlui
- 3Joey Jacobs
- 7Ruben Providence
- 16Adi Nalic
- 17Kornelius Hansen
- 21Baptiste Guillaume
- 23Alex Balboa
- 28Tim Receveur
- 29Jonas Wendlinger
- 31Joel van der Wilt
- 39Emanuel Poku
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Previous Almere City Lineups
Eredivisie Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 9 |
| 2 | PSV | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 5 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 6 | Utrecht | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 8 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 9 | Volendam | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 10 | Twente | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Groningen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:9 | 3 |
| 12 | NAC Breda | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:7 | 2 |
| 14 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 16 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| 18 | Heracles | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 6 |
| 2 | PSV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Utrecht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Ajax | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Sp. Rotterdam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | NAC Breda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Volendam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 14 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 15 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 16 | Excelsior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Heracles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
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