AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen on 22 May 2025 (kick-off: 12:45) 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 vs SC Heerenveen: Starting Lineups Time : 22/05/2025 12:45

AZ Alkmaar
4 - 1
Finished
SC Heerenveen
79' event Troy Parrott / Ruben van Bommel
72' event Jordy Clasie / Kees Smit
66' event Alexandre Penetra
61' event Denso Kasius / Seiya Maikuma
61' event Ibrahim Sadiq / Mexx Meerdink
46' event Maxim Dekker / Wouter Goes
45' event Mexx Meerdink
21' event Mexx Meerdink
18' event Peer Koopmeiners
3' event Mexx Meerdink
event 90' Oliver Braude
event 83' Bernt Klaverboer / Mickey van der Haart
event 77' Robin Bouw / Mats Kohlert
event 76' Mats Kohlert
event 74' Ion Nicolaescu
event 69' Hussein Ali / Nikolai Soyset Hopland
event 69' Dimitris Rallis / Trenskow Jacob
event 69' Ion Nicolaescu / Milos Lukovic
79' event Troy Parrott / Ruben van Bommel
event 90' Oliver Braude
72' event Jordy Clasie / Kees Smit
event 83' Bernt Klaverboer / Mickey van der Haart
66' event Alexandre Penetra
event 77' Robin Bouw / Mats Kohlert
61' event Denso Kasius / Seiya Maikuma
event 76' Mats Kohlert
61' event Ibrahim Sadiq / Mexx Meerdink
event 74' Ion Nicolaescu
46' event Maxim Dekker / Wouter Goes
event 69' Hussein Ali / Nikolai Soyset Hopland
45' event Mexx Meerdink
event 69' Dimitris Rallis / Trenskow Jacob
21' event Mexx Meerdink
event 69' Ion Nicolaescu / Milos Lukovic
18' event Peer Koopmeiners
3' event Mexx Meerdink
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Substitutions
#22 Maxim Dekker
#30 Denso Kasius
#11 Ibrahim Sadiq
#8 Jordy Clasie
#9 Troy Parrott
#41 Jeroen Zoet
#12 Hobie Verhulst
#24 Lewis Schouten
#34 Mees de Wit
#28 Zico Buurmeester
#27 Ro-Zangelo Daal
#23 Mayckel Lahdo
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar SC Heerenveen SC Heerenveen
13Shots10
8Shots on Goal2
10Fouls10
4Corner Kick1
10Free kick10
0Offside3
1Yellow card2
1Save4
17Successful Tackles14
8Interceptions5
21Long pass28
5Shots off goal8
1Hit The Post0
17Tackle14
11Dribbles15
14Throw-in19
420Passes555
68Attacks82
43Dangerous attacks50
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
SC Heerenveen SC Heerenveen
Substitutions
#15 Hussein Ali
#26 Dimitris Rallis
#18 Ion Nicolaescu
#32 Robin Bouw
#22 Bernt Klaverboer
#23 Jan Bekkema
#4 Sam Kersten
#2 Denzel Hall
#21 Espen van Ee
#6 Amara Conde
#7 Che Nunnely
Commentary
90' Oliver Braude - SC Heerenveen receive a yellow card
83' SC Heerenveen — substitution: Bernt Klaverboer / Mickey van der Haart
79' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Troy Parrott / Ruben van Bommel
77' SC Heerenveen — substitution: Robin Bouw / Mats Kohlert
76' Mats Kohlert - SC Heerenveen receive a yellow card
74' Goal! Ion Nicolaescu - SC Heerenveen
72' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Jordy Clasie / Kees Smit
69' SC Heerenveen — substitution: Hussein Ali / Nikolai Soyset Hopland
69' SC Heerenveen — substitution: Dimitris Rallis / Trenskow Jacob
69' SC Heerenveen — substitution: Ion Nicolaescu / Milos Lukovic
66' Goal! Alexandre Penetra - AZ Alkmaar
61' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Denso Kasius / Seiya Maikuma
61' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Ibrahim Sadiq / Mexx Meerdink
46' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Maxim Dekker / Wouter Goes
45' Goal! Mexx Meerdink - AZ Alkmaar
21' Goal! Mexx Meerdink - AZ Alkmaar
18' Peer Koopmeiners - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
3' Goal! Mexx Meerdink - AZ Alkmaar

How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs SC Heerenveen on 22 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 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.

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 SC Heerenveen 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less