AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 October

AZ Alkmaar

L W W W W

4th place in Holland Eredivisie

3-0

21/10/2023 15:00

SC Heerenveen

L W L D L

11th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen on 21 October 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen preview before placing your bet.

AZ Alkmaar are currently 4th with 65 points after 34 matches.
SC Heerenveen sit 11th with 37 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 6 meetings. SC Heerenveen have one win, 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

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Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

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Weather

15:00

2023-10-21

AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen - Prediction & Odds

AZ Alkmaar

SC Heerenveen

2023-10-21 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/10/2023

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

01 PSV Eindhoven	91	34	29	4	1	111	21	90
02 Feyenoord	84	34	26	6	2	92	26	66
03 FC Twente Enschede	69	34	21	6	7	69	36	33
04 AZ Alkmaar	65	34	19	8	7	70	39	31
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	15	11	8	74	61	13
06 NEC Nijmegen	53	34	14	11	9	68	51	17
07 FC Utrecht	50	34	13	11	10	49	47	2
08 Sparta Rotterdam	49	34	14	7	13	51	48	3
09 Go Ahead Eagles	46	34	12	10	12	47	46	1
10 Fortuna Sittard	38	34	9	11	14	37	56	-19
11 SC Heerenveen	37	34	10	7	17	53	70	-17
12 PEC Zwolle	36	34	9	9	16	45	67	-22
13 Almere City FC	34	34	7	13	14	33	59	-26
14 Heracles Almelo	33	34	9	6	19	41	74	-33
15 RKC Waalwijk	29	34	7	8	19	38	56	-18
16 Excelsior SBV	29	34	6	11	17	50	73	-23
17 Volendam	19	34	4	7	23	34	88	-54
18 Vitesse Arnhem	6	34	6	6	22	30	74	-44

Head To Head

01/04/2023 10:30

AZ Alkmaar

1 - 1

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

14/01/2023 13:45

SC Heerenveen

0 - 2

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

22/05/2022 08:30

AZ Alkmaar

2 - 0

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

19/05/2022 12:45

SC Heerenveen

3 - 2

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

23/04/2022 12:45

AZ Alkmaar

2 - 1

SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

29/08/2021 10:45

SC Heerenveen

1 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

AZ Alkmaar

67%

Draw

17%

SC Heerenveen

17%

AZ Alkmaar Last 6 matches

08/10/2023 08:30

AFC Ajax 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

05/10/2023 15:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0 Legia Warszawa UEFA ECL

01/10/2023 10:45

AZ Alkmaar 4 - 0 Fortuna Sittard HOL D1

28/09/2023 14:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Heracles Almelo HOL D1

24/09/2023 10:45

PEC Zwolle 0 - 3 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

21/09/2023 12:45

HSK Zrinjski Mostar 4 - 3 AZ Alkmaar UEFA ECL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches SC Heerenveen

07/10/2023 10:30

SC Heerenveen 1 - 1 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

30/09/2023 15:00

FC Twente Enschede 1 - 0 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

23/09/2023 15:00

SC Heerenveen 0 - 3 Excelsior SBV HOL D1

16/09/2023 10:30

Feyenoord 6 - 1 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

02/09/2023 12:45

Go Ahead Eagles 3 - 2 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

27/08/2023 10:45

SC Heerenveen 1 - 3 Sparta Rotterdam HOL D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Played games

Goals

Scored

591

Avg. per game

1.97

Conceded

349

Avg. per game

1.16

Scored

406

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

431

Avg. per game

1.59

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

260 (87%)40 (13%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

203 (75%)68 (25%)

AZ Alkmaar

Recent matches

SC Heerenveen

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(96%)43 2(4%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AZ Alkmaar

SC Heerenveen

Shots

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

13.84 avg / game

Blocked

805 total

Avg. 3.61

SC Heerenveen

Total shots

12.89 avg / game

Blocked

705 total

Avg. 3.58

AZ Alkmaar Pass SC Heerenveen

Total passes

125977

Avg. 498 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

95551

Avg. 451 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AZ Alkmaar

300

Played games

SC Heerenveen

271

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.22

5.42

1626

Corners

1271

4.69

14.13

4240

Throw-ins

4077

15.04

1.64

492

Offsides

330

1.22

2.10

629

GK saves

702

2.59

AZ Alkmaar

DISCIPLINARY

SC Heerenveen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

476

312

1.15

0.05

0.07

9.84

2953

Fouls

2244

8.28

12.63

3788

Tackles

3203

11.82

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How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen on 21 October 2023 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 SC Heerenveen 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 SC Heerenveen'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 SC Heerenveen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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