Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Heracles to Put Up a Fight Against AZ

By backing Heracles +0.5 at 1.97, we are essentially betting on the home team to avoid defeat. We think that this can be achieved against AZ, with the stats backing up this Asian Handicap prediction.

Last H2H Saw AZ Triumph on Penalties

Heracles played RKC Waalwijk away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Mandemakers Stadion. Erwin van de Looi's team recorded one shot on target and had 52% possession.

AZ Alkmaar were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Feyenoord at AFAS Stadion. The Alkmaar outfit had the lion’s share of the ball recording 62% possession and five shots on goal.

It was AZ who came out on top when they last played Heracles. An away KNVB Cup win was recorded on penalties (2-2 AET). It has been six AZ victories, two Heracles wins and two draws in the previous 10 meetings between these sides.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	AZ Alkmaar	30	13	8	9	48	34	14	48:34	47
10	Heracles	30	8	11	11	37	52	-15	37:52	35

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Heracles have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. The Almelo club have averaged 47.0% possession, 375.7 passes and 5.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Jizz Hornkamp is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Thomas Bruns, Brian De Keersmaecker, Juho Talvitie and Luka Kulenovic each have 2. Suf Podgoreanu, Mario Engels and Jannes Wieckhoff have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Fabian de Keijzer has kept one clean sheet.

AZ have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 5.0 shots on goal, 13.8 attempts and 1.4 goals. Maarten Martens' side average 56.3% possession, 513.0 passes, 6.9 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Troy Parrott is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Zico Buurmeester has 3, with Mexx Meerdink and Ibrahim Sadiq both on 2. Ernest Poku, Wouter Goes and Peer Koopmeiners have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Rome Owusu-Oduro has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Heracles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabian de Keijzer (GK), Jannes Wieckhoff, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Mats Rots, Brian De Keersmaecker, Sem Scheperman, Suf Podgoreanu, Thomas Bruns, Mario Engels, Jizz Hornkamp.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Alexandre Penetra, Bruno Martins Indi, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Zico Buurmeester, Ibrahim Sadiq, Kees Smit, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Heracles in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Heracles in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Heracles in 9 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in any of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 5 consecutive games.

Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Heracles +0.5 can deliver a return for this Eredivisie clash. We’ll side with the home team on the Asian Handicap, with the stats backing up this selection which is on offer at odds of 1.97.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are willing to move the line. If you’re prepared for additional risk, more juice can be landed from your betting selections.

Heracles +0.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 50.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles 2 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

There are odds of 11.50 available that we see a 2-2 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners 1.67

The average number of corners in the past ten AZ Alkmaar away games has been 9.20. When it comes to Total Corners, we’re expecting the teams to fall short and you can land odds of 1.67.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heracles

Total

10.10 5.10 5.00

Home

9.50 5.50 4.00

Away

10.00 4.00 6.00

AZ Alkmaar

Total

10.00 6.90 3.10

Home

9.70 6.90 2.80

Away

9.20 4.70 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

2.10

Under 10.5

1.67

Heracles Corners

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.73

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.83

Most Corners

1

2.70

X

6.75

2

1.55

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Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Odds

The AZ Alkmaar betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are 1.90 favourites to land victory in this Eredivisie encounter which means a 53% chance of winning. Heracles are the 3.90 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Bet on Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at 1.70.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Eredivisie matches and you can back Heracles at 2.75 and AZ Alkmaar at 1.40.

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Team Stats

Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar team news.

The Eredivisie squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Heracles Team Page AZ Alkmaar Team Page

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