AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven Match Preview

AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar sit in third place with 33 points after 15 matches. They won their last Eredivisie match, 4-1 at home against weak Almere City. Hosts AZ have been formidable at home this season with six wins, one draw, and just one loss in eight Eredivisie contests.

AZ have been led by Vangelis Pavlidis. The Greek striker leads the club with 18 goals, which is tied for the most scored so far this season in the league, six of those having been the openers of the match.

PSV Eindhoven

PSV Eindhoven continue to impress having 15 straight wins in Eredivisie. In their last league match, they prevailed 2-0 over Heerenveen at home, leaving them atop the table on 45 points, 10 points above second-placed Feyenoord through 15 matches. PSV will be keen to continue their impeccable away form, as they have earned three points in each of their away league matches so far this season.

Luuk de Jong has been the leading attacking threat for PSV, netting on 10 occasions, including three match-opening goals. He ranks third among Eredivisie's top scorers in 2023/24.

AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven History & Statistics

• When the two sides last met in Eredivisie action, PSV prevailed 2-1 at AFAS Stadion last season.

• AZ scores a lot when playing at home (2.88 goals per game), while PSV also scores with ease when playing away (3.71 goals per game).

• AZ scored at least one goal when playing at home in 8/8 matches this season, while PSV also scored at least one goal when playing away (7/7 matches).

• V. Pavlidis has scored in every home game for AZ so far this season. Overall, he has scored in 13 out of 15 Eredivisie games this season for his club.

• AZ have scored in the second half in each of their 8 home games this season.

• 13 of the 15 matches of PSV in Eredivisie this season ended with Over 2.5 Goals.

• PSV have scored in the second half in each of their 7 away matches this season.

• PSV have scored in both halves in 12 out of 15 Eredivisie games this season.