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AZ Alkmaar will welcome league leaders PSV to AFAS Stadion in the Eredivisie on Saturday. The hosts have won five of their eight league games and are in third place in the league table with 16 points. Boeren have a 100% record in the league.
De Kaasboeren have seen a drop in form recently, suffering three consecutive losses across all competitions. They suffered a 1-0 loss to Fortuna Sittard last time around, failing to score for the second time in the Eredivisie this season.
The visitors registered a 2-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam in their previous outing, extending their winning streak in the league to nine games. They equalized through Arno Verschueren's own goal in the 34th minute and Luuk de Jong completed their comeback three minutes later.
AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 100 times in all competitions. The reigning league champions have the upper hand in these meetings with 59 wins. The hosts have got the better of their southern rivals 27 times and 14 games have ended in draws.
- The visitors are on a three-game winning streak in this fixture and secured a league double with an aggregate score of 9-1 last season.
- The visitors have won their four away games in the league this season, scoring 17 goals.
- PSV have suffered just one loss in their last 29 away games in the Eredivisie and have won nine of their last 11 games in their travels.
- AZ Alkmaar have suffered three consecutive defeats, failing to score in the last two.
- Both teams have conceded five goals in eight games this season and the visitors have outscored De Kaasboeren 27-17 in these games.
AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Prediction
De Kaasboeren head into the match on a three-game losing streak, scoring just once, and will look to return to winning ways at home. They have suffered three losses in their last 12 home games in the Eredivisie, with one of them coming against the defending champions.
Maarten Martens will be without the services of Jordy Clasie, Sem Westerveld, and Wouter Goes due to injuries. Kristijan Belic was also absent in their meeting against Fortuna earlier this month but should start from the bench here.
Boeren have enjoyed a 100% record in the competition, scoring 27 goals in eight games, and are strong favorites. They have won their last three away games in this fixture, scoring nine goals while conceding just once.
Peter Bosz will be without the services of Joey Veerman, Hirving Lozano, and Sergino Dest due to injuries. Luuk de Jong was subbed off with a head injury against Sparta and is a doubt. Jerdy Schouten and Ricardo Pepi face fitness tests while Matteo Dams will serve a suspension.
Considering the visitors winning start to the season and three-game winning streak in this fixture, the defending champions are expected to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 1-3 PSV
AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - PSV to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Malik Tillman to score or assist any time - Yes
