A football match between AZ and Ajax of the Eredivisie will take place in Netherlands on Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at 15:45h (UTC), check the AZ vs Ajax betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where AZ vs Ajax will occur
The game takes place in the small AFAS Stadion stadium, in the city of Alkmaar, with a capacity for 17023 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the AZ vs Ajax betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.04 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.17 goals per match.
AZ last match
AZ is coming off a win. In its last outing they faced Fortuna Sittard in a match valid for Eredivisie, and the match ended 1-2. The eleven coached by M. Martens played in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
This positive result confirmed their favoritism before the game, which had odds of 1.80.
In a contest without major individual highlights, the performance of Ruben van Bommel drew attention. Even without offering a fantastic exhibition, he was instrumental in AZ victory in this last match.
Ajax last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, Ajax, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the NEC team with a final score of 2-2.
A win in this match had high probabilities, that is why the draw (odd 5.00) can be considered as a bad result.
AZ vs Ajax h2h
When these teams last met at Eredivisie, Ajax was 16th place while AZ was in 3rd place. Ajax deployed in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ set up a 4-2-3-1 alignment.
The last preceding match between these two teams was from 08-10-2023. The match was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the Eredivisie, and it ended with a 1-2 win for AZ.
The last time these teams met, there were no easy wins!
The performance of the Ajax team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the AZ team.
A. Lindhout will be in charge of arbitrating this game, well assisted by R. Honig and F. Vandeursen.
AZ
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The AZ team with 39 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Europa League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 11 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses.
Which means that Ajax team, at position 5, is in close pursuit with an advantage of 3 points, in the 23rd round.
AZ analysis
At the end of round 22 AZ has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 42 goals to its credit against 22 conceded.
Winning 5 games playing away from home, the team has more positive results playing at home with 6 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws.
Best goalscorer from AZ
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Vangelis Pavlidis is the player to highlight. Helping AZ with 21 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Ajax
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Ajax team with 36 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.
Which means that Go Ahead Eagles team, at position 6, is in close pursuit of the team, that has an advantage of 2 points, in the 23rd round.
Ajax analysis
We have reached matchday 22 in Eredivisie and at the moment Ajax has made 51 goals and conceded 41.
As we approach the Regular Season, Ajax is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 6.95 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Eredivisie that wants to keep up with the good performances!
It is an average ball possession of 61% that the Ajax team usually uses to control the game. The reason for this is ball possession above 50% typically allows teams to have some control over their opponents.
Ajax is a more offensive team than AZ, having 2519 attacks vs. 2453 from AZ, having scored 51 times, in comparison, AZ converted into goal 42 times.
Best goalscorer from Ajax
Brian Brobbey has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 14 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Ajax to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
Historical data: Ajax
With 36 titles in the history of the tournament, the Ajax team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team’s record can influence the final result of the match; it would not be the first time that the team managed to surprise with a victory at a time of worse results.
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Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of AZ is Vangelis Pavlidis, who has already scored 21 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Ajax is Brian Brobbey, he has scored in 14 opportunities.
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
Taking into consideration that Ajax scores an average of 2.18 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.35.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Something to explore in order to get favorable betting results is noting the average of 6.5 corners per game which one can get by combining the number of corners of both teams.
AZ is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.45 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of AZ in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.5 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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AZ vs Ajax betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 25th, 2024, Sunday.
The match will take place at the AFAS Stadion stadium in Alkmaar.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-2 result for AZ.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
