AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham United on 18 May 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 West Ham United preview before placing your bet.

AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham United: Starting Lineups Time : 18/05/2023 15:00

AZ Alkmaar
0 - 1
Finished
West Ham United
85' event Mexx Meerdink / Jesper Karlsson
85' event Mees de Wit / Milos Kerkez
78' event Mayckel Lahdo / Myron van Brederode
70' event Dani De Wit / Sven Mijnans
event 90+6' Flynn Downes / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
event 90+4' Pablo Fornals
event 84' Danny Ings / Michail Antonio
event 75' Pablo Fornals / Mohamed Said Benrahma
event 64' Thilo Kehrer
event 60' Tomas Soucek
85' event Mexx Meerdink / Jesper Karlsson
event 90+6' Flynn Downes / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
85' event Mees de Wit / Milos Kerkez
event 90+4' Pablo Fornals
78' event Mayckel Lahdo / Myron van Brederode
event 84' Danny Ings / Michail Antonio
70' event Dani De Wit / Sven Mijnans
event 75' Pablo Fornals / Mohamed Said Benrahma
event 64' Thilo Kehrer
event 60' Tomas Soucek
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Substitutions
#25 Riechedly Bazoer
#28 Zico Buurmeester
#54 Daniel Deen
#10 Dani De Wit
#34 Mees de Wit
#46 Wouter Goes
#23 Mayckel Lahdo
#35 Mexx Meerdink
#14 Djordje Mihailovic
#27 Zinho Vanheusden
#12 Hobie Verhulst
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar West Ham United West Ham United
12Shots9
2Shots on Goal2
10Fouls6
5Corner Kick3
6Free kick13
5Offside0
0Yellow card2
1Save3
16Successful Tackles10
8Interceptions9
10Shots off goal7
0Hit The Post1
8Head Success20
17Tackle14
7Dribbles19
671Passes295
129Attacks90
64Dangerous attacks35
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
West Ham United West Ham United
Substitutions
#49 Joseph Anang
#14 Gnaly Maxwell Cornet
#5 Vladimir Coufal
#12 Flynn Downes
#33 Emerson Palmieri dos Santos
#1 Lukasz Fabianski
#8 Pablo Fornals
#18 Danny Ings
#2 Ben Johnson
#10 Manuel Lanzini
#72 Divin Mubama
#21 Angelo Obinze Ogbonna
Commentary
90+6' West Ham United — substitution: Flynn Downes / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
90+4' Goal! Pablo Fornals - West Ham United
85' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mexx Meerdink / Jesper Karlsson
85' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mees de Wit / Milos Kerkez
84' West Ham United — substitution: Danny Ings / Michail Antonio
78' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mayckel Lahdo / Myron van Brederode
75' West Ham United — substitution: Pablo Fornals / Mohamed Said Benrahma
70' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Dani De Wit / Sven Mijnans
64' Thilo Kehrer - West Ham United receive a yellow card
60' Tomas Soucek - West Ham United receive a yellow card

How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham United on 18 May 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 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 West Ham United 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 West Ham United'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 West Ham United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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