AZ Alkmaar to win
AZ dominates H2H (41 wins) and sits 5th vs Heracles' 18th. Odds at 1.39 show 72% implied win chance. Recent home form strong, Heracles winless in 13 aways.
Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for sharp football predictions! We're diving into this Eredivisie showdown: AZ Alkmaar hosts Heracles Almelo on March 15 at 13:30. AZ sits 5th in the table, chasing Europe. Heracles languishes 18th, battling relegation.
Odds spotlight: AZ win at 1.39 (72% chance). Draw 5.00 (20%). Heracles upset 7.00 (14%). Both Teams to Score Yes at 1.64 (61%). Over 3 Goals 1.86 (54%). Bookies love AZ here.
Head-to-head edge: AZ dominates with 41 wins in 56 meetings, scoring 131-57. Last clashes: AZ 5-0 Heracles (2020), Heracles 3-2 AZ (2021). AZ unbeaten in recent home ties.
Recent form: AZ's last 5 home games: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. Heracles away: 0 wins in 13, lost last 5 (0-4, 0-2, etc.). AZ strong at back (0.6 goals conceded lately). Heracles leaky (2.0 per game).
Team strengths: AZ - lethal attack, solid defense, home crowd. Heracles - counter threat, but weak away, poor finishing.
Key factors: No big injuries noted. AZ eyes Europe boost. Heracles desperate but winless streak kills morale.
Storylines: 1. AZ's home fortress vs Heracles' away woes – classic mismatch? 2. Can Heracles repeat rare upset magic? 3. Goals fest or AZ shutout?
Scenarios: High chance: AZ comfy 2-0 win. Medium: 3-1 thriller. Low: Draw grind.
AZ rolls to victory. Heracles fights, but quality tells. Predictions below!
Total votes: 110
AZ dominates H2H (41 wins) and sits 5th vs Heracles' 18th. Odds at 1.39 show 72% implied win chance. Recent home form strong, Heracles winless in 13 aways.
AZ concedes just 0.6 goals lately. Heracles scores 1.2 but faces AZ's tight defense. BTTS No at 2.17 offers value vs Yes 1.64, fitting clean sheet pattern.
AZ low-scoring run (20% over total). Heracles poor attack away. Under 3 at 2.00 (50% chance) pairs with AZ win and no BTTS for logical low-goal game.
Our picks
*Odds available at time of writing.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 101:45 | 84 | WWDWW | |
| 2 | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 70:44 | 65 | WDWWD | |
| 3 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | +24 | 77:53 | 59 | WLDDD | |
| 4 | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | +19 | 59:40 | 58 | LWDDW | |
| 5 | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | +21 | 62:41 | 56 | DLDWW | |
| 6 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +13 | 55:42 | 53 | WWWLW | |
| 7 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | +7 | 58:51 | 52 | DDDDW | |
| 8 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | +4 | 57:53 | 51 | DLWWL | |
| 9 | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +4 | 49:45 | 48 | WWLLD | |
| 10 | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 40:62 | 43 | LLDLL | |
| 11 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 49:63 | 39 | LWLLD | |
| 12 | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | +1 | 54:53 | 38 | LLDDD | |
| 13 | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -13 | 43:56 | 38 | WDWWD | |
| 14 | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 49:55 | 37 | WWDWL | |
| 15 | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -27 | 44:71 | 37 | LLWLD | |
| 16 | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -20 | 35:55 | 32 | LDLWL | |
| 17 | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -23 | 35:58 | 29 | DWLLD | |
| 18 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | -50 | 35:85 | 19 | LLLLL |