RKC Waalwijk is set for a trip to PAFAS Stadion for a battle against AZ Alkmaar this weekend in their last fixture of the Netherlands – Eredivisie. Kickoff schedules for May 15, 2022 at 15:30 EAT.
AZ Alkmaar sits in the 5th spot on the standing with 61 points from 33 games. In their campaign they have picked up 18 victories against eight loses and seven draws. Their struggles at the defense has also been key factor as they have conceded 41 goals so far, although they have been solid at the opposite end of the pitch with 63 goals scored so far.
Alkmaar shared spoils 2-2 Eredivisie with FC Utrecht in their last game. In that match, AZ had nine shots with four of them on target and goals by Vangelis Pavlidis (12′, 15′). FC Utrecht got 13 shots with four of them on target and goals by Sander van de Streek (37′) and Anastasios Douvikas (94′).
RKC Waalwijk occupies the 13th position on the table with 35 points. Waalwijk have only won twice on their travels this season, despite managing to score more goals away from home than they have done so on their own turf, suggesting that they could cause Alkmaar some problems with their attacks. However, they need to improve up their defense as they have been conceding goals recently even though they win games.
RKC Waalwijk will want another win following 2-0 Eredivisie win to beat Heracles Almelo in their previous game. In that match, Waalwijk had 49% possession, 15 shots with two of them on target and goals scored by Michiel Kramer (20′) and Richard van der Venne (59′). Heracles Almelo got nine shots with only one of them on target.
AZ Alkmaar vs RKC Waalwijk head to head
AZ Alkmaar holds the upper hand in the history of this fixture having won 23 times out of the 34 head to head encounters. Waalwijk has won nine times and two matches ended in stalemates.
- Waalwijk 0-4 Alkmaar 09/02/22
- Waalwijk 1-0 Alkmaar 14/08/21
- Waalwijk 1-3 Alkmaar 01/05/21
- Alkmaar 3-0 Waalwijk 01/11/20
- Alkmaar 4-0 Waalwijk 31/01/20
Home
- Utrecht 2-2 Alkmaar
- Alkmaar 2-2 Ajax
- Sparta 1-1 Alkmaar
- Alkmaar 2-1 Heerenveen
- Zwolle 2-1 Alkmaar
Away
- Waalwijk 2-0 Almelo
- Cambuur 1-1 Waalwijk
- Waalwijk 3-1 Groningen
- Waalwijk 0-2 Zwolle
- Eindhoven 2-0 Waalwijk
AZ Alkmaar team news
Jelle Duin and Jeremy Helmer will not available for coach Pascal Jansen selection through injuries.
RKC Waalwijk team news
Sebbe Augustijns is the only injury concern for boss Joseph Oosting.
Prediction and odds
AZ has enjoyed playing at home recently, with the side currently unbeaten in 4 games while RKC haven’t won away from home in the past two league matches and also has a poor away record over this rival since their past 11 away h2hs.
- AZ Alkmaar Win
- Draw
- Both teams to score
