AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse will face each other in the Eredivisie UEFA Europa Conference League play-offs final second leg match on Sunday, from 14.30 CET, at AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar. Check out team news, predicted lineups, and our AZ Alkmaar vs Vitesse prediction for the same.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Home win – 1.64.
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – AZ Alkmaar total goals over 1.5 – 1.69.
AZ Alkmaar head coach Pascal Jansen will be looking for a massive last-gasp performance from his side, especially in attack, as they need to score at least one goal. Meanwhile, the visitors will be happy with a draw here. We expect Vitesse to sit back and rely on counter-attacks.
In addition, AZ Alkmaar have won their previous 3 home matches against Vitesse. Thus, we believe that Kaaskoppen will repeat the same scenario.
Despite losing by just one goal, AZ Alkmaar played a very good match, and they deserved at least a point as they had more goal attempts (12 against 6) and better ball possession (63%) than the Vitesse.
However, Kaaskoppen play better at home than away, as 11 of their 18 total wins in the Eredivisie 2021/22 season have come to home ground.
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⚽️ 22. Buitink 1-0
⚽️ 59. Clasie 1-1
⚽️ 86. Openda 2-1#AZ #vitaz | @eredivisie pic.twitter.com/SLlNHL286K— AZ (@AZAlkmaar)
On the other hand, the first leg match result was acceptable for head coach Thomas Letsch, but the performance needs to improve a lot to secure a UEFA Conference League spot. In fact, the Vitesse had just three shots on goal, scoring two.
Meanwhile, Vitesse have been pretty inconsistent in their recent away fixtures, as they have two wins, three losses, and five draws.
However, a one-goal advantage should give them confidence.
Match Facts
- The hosts have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 fixtures against Vitesse
- Vitesse are unbeaten in their previous 2 matches
Head to Head
- ERE: Vitesse 2:1 AZ Alkmaar (26/05/22)
- ERE: AZ Alkmaar 3:1 Vitesse (02/04/22)
- ERE: Vitesse 0:0 AZ Alkmaar (28/11/21)
AZ Alkmaar vs Vitesse Team News
Fredrik Midtsjö suffered an injury in the first leg match and probably will miss the upcoming clash. Meanwhile, Owen Wijndal and Yusuf Barasi are also ruled out.
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?? The day after!#Vitesse #VITaz #PlayOffs pic.twitter.com/X47KxfGhJe— Vitesse (@MijnVitesse)
On the other hand, the visitors will be without Yann Gboho, Dominik Oroz, Jacob Rasmussen, and Maximilian Wittek.
Predicted lineups
AZ Alkmaar: Vindahl; Chatzidiakos, Beukema, Martins Indi, Kerkez, Reijinders, Clasie, Evjen, de Wit, Karlsson, Pavlidis
Vitesse: Houwen; Yapi, Doekhi, Bazoer, Manhoef, Bero, Tronstad, Vroegh, Domgjoni, Buitink, Openda
Most popular FAQ for AZ Alkmaar vs Vitesse
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Vitesse beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1 in the first leg match this Thursday
Where will this fixture be played?This fixture will be played at the AFAS Stadium
Where to Watch?
ESPN
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