Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction 03.04.2024

• Competition: Netherlands - Eredivisie
• Date: Wednesday, 3rd, April 2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18.45 CEST
• Venue: Asito Stadium (Almelo)

With the aim of maintaining their pursuit of a top-three finish, AZ Alkmaar sets foot on the Asito Stadium to face the relegation-threatened Heracles on Wednesday in round 28 of the Dutch Eredivisie.

Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips: BTTS

Despite their gallant effort and never-say-die attitude, Heracles couldn't escape defeat at De Grolsch Veste, where they were edged out by the Champions League-chasing Twente with a lone strike.

The routine 2-0 thrashing of Go Ahead Eagles, just before the international break, stands out as the lone triumph amid a dismal run of six top-flight battles for the black-and-white squad, leaving them with the relegation zone breathing down their necks.

Separated by just four points from Excelsior, who are squatting in the relegation playoff spot, boss Erwin van de Looi is aiming to push his men as far away from the danger by leveraging their recent strong home form, where they've bagged seven points from their last three contests in their fortress.

Even more impressively, the Herve Assito faithful have enjoyed watching their beloved side produce goals aplenty recently, with Heracles recording 2+ goals in four straight home appearances, aiming to maintain the same attacking style in hopes of stunning the favored AZ.

On the opposite end of the pitch, the Cheese Farmers arrive in Almelo in high spirits, as they sit top of the table in terms of league form, putthing an admirable 13 out of a possible 15 points in their bag over the past five Eredivisie gameweeks, with only Feyenoord managing to achieve the same record (W4, D1).

Admiteddly, AZ Alkmaar maintains an eight-point cushion over fifth-placed Ajax in the chase for the European football quarantee spot by comfortably sprinting to a 2-0 victory against Vitesse on Saturday, lengthening their unbeaten streak to seven top-flight fixtures (W5, D2).

Maarten Martens' high-flying squad has excelled at both ends of the pitch during their recent surge in form, allowing only once and posting four clean sheets in their last five outings, while also netting an imposing 12 times in that span, hoping that their offensive line will shine once more midweek.

Meetings between these sides have often delivered a flurry of goals when held at the Erve Asito, as a whopping 18 goals have been seen in the past six clashes, with BTTS emerging as the winning bet on five occasions from the aforementioned. As Heracles has been exceptionally dangerous in front of goal, while AZ is expressing a strong desire to win, we anticipate a fiery showdown awaiting us.