AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

AZ Alkmaar

L D W W W

5th place in Holland Eredivisie

1-1

18/05/2025 08:30

Almere City FC

L L D L D

18th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City FC on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City FC preview before placing your bet.

AZ Alkmaar are currently 5th with 57 points after 34 matches.
Almere City FC sit 18th with 22 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win with probability 70%.
Head-to-head history favors AZ Alkmaar, who have won 4 of the last 5 meetings. Almere City FC have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2025-05-18

AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City FC - Prediction & Odds

AZ Alkmaar

Almere City FC

2025-05-18 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	79	34	25	4	5	103	39	64
02 AFC Ajax	78	34	24	6	4	67	32	35
03 Feyenoord	68	34	20	8	6	76	38	38
04 FC Utrecht	64	34	18	10	6	62	45	17
05 AZ Alkmaar	57	34	16	9	9	58	37	21
06 FC Twente Enschede	54	34	15	9	10	62	49	13
07 Go Ahead Eagles	51	34	14	9	11	57	55	2
08 NEC Nijmegen	43	34	12	7	15	51	46	5
09 SC Heerenveen	43	34	12	7	15	42	57	-15
10 PEC Zwolle	41	34	10	11	13	43	51	-8
11 Fortuna Sittard	41	34	11	8	15	37	54	-17
12 Sparta Rotterdam	39	34	9	12	13	39	43	-4
13 Groningen	39	34	10	9	15	40	53	-13
14 Heracles Almelo	38	34	9	11	14	42	63	-21
15 NAC Breda	33	34	8	9	17	34	58	-24
16 Willem II	26	34	6	8	20	34	56	-22
17 RKC Waalwijk	25	34	6	7	21	44	74	-30
18 Almere City FC	22	34	4	10	20	23	64	-41

Head To Head

10/08/2024 14:00

Almere City FC

0 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

10/02/2024 15:00

Almere City FC

0 - 0

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

09/12/2023 16:00

AZ Alkmaar

4 - 1

Almere City FC

HOL D1

26/10/2017 14:45

Almere City FC

0 - 4

AZ Alkmaar

HOLC

16/07/2016 08:30

AZ Alkmaar

4 - 0

Almere City FC

INT CF

AZ Alkmaar

80%

Draw

20%

Almere City FC

AZ Alkmaar Last 6 matches

14/05/2025 14:00

FC Twente Enschede 2 - 3 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

11/05/2025 10:45

AZ Alkmaar 3 - 0 Groningen HOL D1

04/05/2025 08:30

Go Ahead Eagles 0 - 3 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

24/04/2025 12:45

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 NAC Breda HOL D1

21/04/2025 12:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles HOLC

13/04/2025 08:30

Heracles Almelo 1 - 0 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Almere City FC

14/05/2025 14:00

Almere City FC 1 - 1 Fortuna Sittard HOL D1

10/05/2025 15:00

Almere City FC 0 - 3 Sparta Rotterdam HOL D1

27/04/2025 10:45

Almere City FC 0 - 0 Go Ahead Eagles HOL D1

19/04/2025 14:00

SC Heerenveen 2 - 1 Almere City FC HOL D1

12/04/2025 14:00

PSV Eindhoven 5 - 0 Almere City FC HOL D1

05/04/2025 15:00

Almere City FC 2 - 2 PEC Zwolle HOL D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

AZ Alkmaar

Almere City FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

0.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

27 (75%)9 (25%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

7 (21%)27 (79%)

AZ Alkmaar

Recent matches

Almere City FC

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)13 21(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AZ Alkmaar

Almere City FC

Shots

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

14.56 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 3.48

Almere City FC

Total shots

12.35 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 3.48

AZ Alkmaar Pass Almere City FC

Total passes

17198

Avg. 478 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

12001

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AZ Alkmaar

Played games

Almere City FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.21

6.11

220

Corners

146

4.29

19.22

692

Throw-ins

737

21.68

1.25

Offsides

0.91

1.94

GK saves

121

3.56

AZ Alkmaar

DISCIPLINARY

Almere City FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

1.56

0.11

0.09

10.36

373

Fouls

360

10.59

17.97

647

Tackles

521

15.32

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City FC on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AZ Alkmaar's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Almere City FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where AZ Alkmaar and Almere City FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Holland Eredivisie predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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