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AZ Alkmaar hosts Groningen in round 18 of the Dutch Eredivisie. The match will be played on Tuesday, December 21st at AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar)
AZ Alkmaar continues to make up for lost time at the start of the championship. The victory over Willem II in the last round became the 6th in a row and the 4th in a row in the Eredivisie. It was gained in the productive style inherent in the Cheese Farmers. They scored four goals and allowed the opponent to respond with a consolation goal. During this winning streak, AZ Alkmaar beat the reigning champion and the current leader, Ajax (2-1). And the Cheese Farmers are already 6th in the standings.
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Groningen has not gained a single victory in the last three rounds, and it has generally won only four times in 17 league matches. In the last of them, it lost to 14th Heracles (4-2) and dropped to 12th place. Before that, Pride of the North tied against Feyenoord. Of course, it is worth respect, but how can you explain the fact that this draw was preceded by a draw against the last-ranked Zwolle? Groningen is also not impressive on foreign pitches: five out of nine away games were lost.
Pride of the North will probably not manage to earn points in the upcoming match in Alkmaar. Yes, it did not lose the last four head-to-head matches against AZ and even gained two victories. But firstly, the Cheese Farmers beat Groningen in five out of six games before that, and secondly, the balance of power has changed somewhat. AZ Alkmaar gained perfect shape and won six matches, defeating very strong Ajax away. Groningen tied against the last Zwolle and lost to the 14th team in the standings. Jansen's team won six out of eight home games. As for two goals, the hosts are likely to score them on their own. AZ is the fourth team in the championship in terms of production. The Cheese Farmers scored 34 goals, and six home matches ended with two or more goals scored. Groningen conceded 26 goals, and 19 of them were conceded away. AZ Alkmaar, which is in excellent shape, will certainly add another three points to its piggy bank, and at least two goals will be scored in the upcoming match.
Prediction for the match: AZ Alkmaar to win and Over 1.5 goals scored
