PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction: Saturday's Bet of the Day Leaning Towards A High-scoring Affair

PSV Eindhoven will welcome AZ Alkmaar to the Philips Stadion in the 29th round of the Eredivisie. 

The Lightbulbs have been a force to be reckoned with at home, going 13 matches without suffering defeat (W12 D1), and will be aiming to maintain this laudable run against AZ Alkmaar. Despite AZ Alkmaar getting the better of them in their last two home matches, the Lightbulbs will be hoping to turn the tables this time around.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between PSV Eindhoven vs. AZ Alkmaar, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PSV Eindhoven

Form: WLWWD

In their most recent round of the Eredivisie, PSV Eindhoven bounced back to winning ways, defeating Excelsior 2-0 away from home on Wednesday. However, it has to be said that it wasn't a performance worthy of praise for a team of their caliber.

Barring their morale-sapping 3-1 defeat against NEC Nijmegen, that was the Lightbulbs only defeat in 28 matches played this season, having picked up 24 wins and 3 draws in total. 

With 75 points accumulated from 28 matches, PSV Eindhoven occupies the top spot in the Eredivisie standings and has maintained a nine-point cushion over second-placed Feyenoord. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Dest; Veerman, Junior; Bakayoko, Til, Tillman; De Jong

AZ Alkmaar

Form: LWWWD

AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, was on the receiving end of an unjustifiable morale-sapping 5-0 defeat against the bottom six Heracles Almelo away from home.

In light of this defeat, AZ Alkmaar saw their seven-match unbeaten run in the league come to an end (W5 D3). They enter this match with the aim of returning to winning ways. However, it'll prove to be an arduous task, having lost two consecutive matches in this fixture.

With 52 points accumulated from 28 matches played, AZ Alkmaar sits in fourth place in the Eredivisie standings and is five points behind third-placed FC Twente.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Ryan; Sugawara, Goes, Bazoer, Wolfe; Clasie, Belic; Mijnans, De Wit, Van Brederode; Pavlidis

Match Facts

• PSV Eindhoven have preserved five clean sheets in their last seven home matches in the Eredivisie.
• AZ Alkmaar are currently on a four-match winning streak away against PSV Eindhoven.
• PSV Eindhoven averages 2.77 goals per game when playing at home, and AZ Alkmaar averages 1.57 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 55 meetings, PSV Eindhoven have won 34 times, AZ Alkmaar have won 13 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 125-61 in favor of PSV Eindhoven. 

Expert Betting Tips

PSV Eindhoven has undoubtedly lived up to the billing of being a top-tier team this season, hitting the ground running with their stellar performance. AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, have had a successful season thus far, eyeing to conclude the season in either a Europa League qualifier spot or a UEFA Champions League qualifier spot.

Considering that the Lightbulbs have been the better side on paper this season, we expect them to secure a hard-fought triumph in front of their fans. However, we anticipate supporting the total goals to exceed 2.5, given that this has been the case in six of their last eight meetings.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.62
• Handicap 1 (-1) for 1.66
• Anytime Goalscorer - Luuk de Jong for 2.05