RKC Waalwijk vs AZ Alkmaar prediction 30.08.2024 | Eredivisie

• Competition: Eredivisie
• Date: 30th August 2024
• Kick-off: 19:00 UTC +1 / 20:00 CEST
• Venue: Mandemakers Stadion

Waalwijk continue their search for a first point in the 2024-25 Dutch top flight this week when they host AZ Alkmaar.

The hosts were only saved from relegation last season on goal difference. Having only managed 29 points from a possible 102 in the 2023-24 campaign, Henk Fraser's side were expected to respond this term, but things have gone from bad to worse so far. The Yellow-Blues have lost all three of their games so far, shipping at least two goals in each.

AZ Alkmaar have spent the last three years roaming between fourth and fifth place in this division. The Cheese Farmers ended last season on a high with a seven-match unbeaten run (six wins and one draw). It was too little too late as they had to settle for fourth place. The performances of Maarten Martens' side so far this season have been underwhelming; perhaps best explained by the fact that they have failed to score more than once in any of their matches.

RKC Waalwijk vs AZ Alkmaar betting tips: Over 2.5 goals

While Alkmaar have struggled for goals lately, scoring under one goal in each of their last five outings, they are capable of outscoring any opponent and I think things may click for them offensively this week.

RKC enter this game with just one clean sheet from their last nine games across all competitions. The Yellow and Blues shipped at least two goals in six of those encounters and bets on over 2.5 goals lost just three times in that spell.

Eredivisie meetings between Waalwijk and AZ are also known for being very entertaining. Each of the last two produced at least four goals and none of the last six ended without the back of the net struck at least three times.

• Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
• RKC Waalwijk vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: 1-3