Leaders PSV entertain AZ Alkmaar at the Philips Stadion in the Eredivisie on Saturday. Boeren have 45 points, 13 more than the fifth-placed visitors.
The hosts concluded 2024 on a two-game winning streak, including a 3-0 win over rivals Feyenoord in their previous outing. Noa Lang and Luuk de Jong scored in the first half, while Malik Tillman added a third after the break.
AZ, meanwhile, are on an eight-game unbeaten streak across competitions, winning six. They beat Twente 1-0 at home in their previous outing, thanks to Troy Parrott's 48th-minute strike.
PSV vs AZ Alkmaar Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 101 times across competitions, with PSV leading 60-27.
- Boeren are on a four-game winning streak in the matchup and registered a 2-1 away win in the reverse fixture in October.
- PSV have the best goalscoring record in the Eredivisie this season, scoring 59 goals in 17 games. They also have the best defensive record, conceding 13 times.
- AZ are unbeaten in three away games, winning two. Interestingly, they have scored twice in their last four away games.
- PSV are unbeaten at home this season, winning 11 of 12 games across competitions.
- Six of their last seven meetings have produced over 2.5 goals.
- The last 29 games in the fixture have seen PSV win 20 and lose nine.
PSV vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
PSV are on a 13-game winning streak at home in the Eredivisie. They have lost four of their last five home games in the fixture, conceding 11 times.
Adamo Nagalo, Sergiño Dest and Couhaib Driouech are confirmed absentees for manager Peter Bosz. Rick Karsdorp is a major doubt, while Mauro Junior and Fredrik Oppegård are likely to sit out.
AZ, meanwhile, have enjoyed a good run of form, winning six of their last eight games. They have scored at leastn twice in five of their last six Eredivisie away outings. Ibrahim Sadiq and Sem Westerveld are confirmed absentees for the visitors, while Lewis Schouten is also not an option.
The league leaders are unbeaten at home in the Eredivisie since 2022 and should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: PSV 3-2 AZ
PSV vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - PSV to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
Bold Tip: Malik Tillman to score or assist anytime - Yes