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

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 vs Almere City FC: Starting Lineups Time : 18/05/2025 08:30

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 1

Finished

Almere City FC

81'

Ro-Zangelo Daal / Ruben van Bommel

74'

Mayckel Lahdo / Ernest Poku

64'

David Moller Wolfe

59'

Kees Smit / Zico Buurmeester

59'

Ibrahim Sadiq / Mexx Meerdink

58'

Seiya Maikuma / Denso Kasius

81' Baptiste Guillaume / Charles Andreas Brym

81' Jonas Wendlinger / Nordin Bakker

69' Joey Jacobs / Theo Barbet

69' Kornelius Hansen / Ali Jasim El-Aibi

69' Emanuel Poku / Junior Kadile

41' Thom Haye

28' Thomas Robinet

81'

Ro-Zangelo Daal / Ruben van Bommel

81' Baptiste Guillaume / Charles Andreas Brym

74'

Mayckel Lahdo / Ernest Poku

81' Jonas Wendlinger / Nordin Bakker

64'

David Moller Wolfe

69' Joey Jacobs / Theo Barbet

59'

Kees Smit / Zico Buurmeester

69' Kornelius Hansen / Ali Jasim El-Aibi

59'

Ibrahim Sadiq / Mexx Meerdink

69' Emanuel Poku / Junior Kadile

58'

Seiya Maikuma / Denso Kasius

41' Thom Haye

28' Thomas Robinet

AZ Alkmaar

Substitutions

#11 Ibrahim Sadiq

#16 Seiya Maikuma

#27 Ro-Zangelo Daal

#23 Mayckel Lahdo

#26 Kees Smit

#24 Lewis Schouten

#41 Jeroen Zoet

#4 Bruno Martins Indi

#12 Hobie Verhulst

#34 Mees de Wit

#22 Maxim Dekker

AZ Alkmaar Almere City FC

16Shots11

5Shots on Goal3

14Fouls11

4Corner Kick4

11Free kick14

2Offside1

0Yellow card1

18Aerial30

2Save4

16Successful Tackles17

6Interceptions11

24Long pass25

1Assist1

6Shots off goal2

0Hit The Post1

12Head Success12

5Blocked6

16Tackle17

8Dribbles10

17Throw-in13

498Passes350

94Attacks92

68Dangerous attacks40

2Corner Kicks(HT)3

Almere City FC

Substitutions

#29 Jonas Wendlinger

#21 Baptiste Guillaume

#3 Joey Jacobs

#17 Kornelius Hansen

#39 Emanuel Poku

#23 Alex Balboa

#7 Ruben Providence

#28 Tim Receveur

#2 Damil Dankerlui

#31 Joel van der Wilt

#16 Adi Nalic

Commentary

81' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Ro-Zangelo Daal / Ruben van Bommel

81' Almere City FC — substitution: Baptiste Guillaume / Charles Andreas Brym

81' Almere City FC — substitution: Jonas Wendlinger / Nordin Bakker

74' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mayckel Lahdo / Ernest Poku

69' Almere City FC — substitution: Joey Jacobs / Theo Barbet

69' Almere City FC — substitution: Kornelius Hansen / Ali Jasim El-Aibi

69' Almere City FC — substitution: Emanuel Poku / Junior Kadile

64' Goal! David Moller Wolfe - AZ Alkmaar

59' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Kees Smit / Zico Buurmeester

59' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Ibrahim Sadiq / Mexx Meerdink

58' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Seiya Maikuma / Denso Kasius

41' Thom Haye - Almere City FC receive a yellow card

28' Goal! Thomas Robinet - Almere City FC

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 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.

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 standings and the 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

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