Wolfswinkel and Marcellis will battle in FC Utrecht vs. AZ Alkmaar – Dutch Eredivisie preview
It will be an exciting battle between FC Utrecht and AZ Alkmaar, when they take on each other at Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday, May 15.
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The outfit from Utrecht are coming into this game on the back of a demoralizing 3-1 loss at the hands of SBV Excelsior. The Utreg played poorly on the pitch and the relegation contenders took full advantage to secure all three points in front of their home
crowd.
The Utreg have given away all their hard work of the season with some poor performances in recent weeks. The Utreg currently sit ninth in the league table, trailing the last UEFA Europa League play-offs berth spot by two points. With a solitary game left
in the season, the outfit from Utrecht do not have much hope to play in Europe’s secondary club competition next season.
FC Utrecht have performed impressively for a better part of the 2010/11 season. They have achieved superior results in front of their home crowd but failed to stage dominant showings on the road. They have an overall record of 33 played, 12 won, 8 drawn
and 13 lost.
Ton du Chatinier, the Utreg manager, would be hoping that his side stage an impressive outing in the upcoming encounter and bag all three points in front of their home crowd to keep their European football hopes alive the next season.
AZ Alkmaar
The outfit from Alkmaar would be pleased with their efforts this season. They have played impressively throughout the season and looking confident to finish in the top four Eredivisie sides at the end of the season.
AZ are currently placed fourth in the league table, three points ahead of the fifth placed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Groningen-c39119. With only one match left to play in the season, AZ look all set to secure a Europa league group stages berth.
The outfit from Alkmaar have been impressive at home, but their performances on the road have been erratic. They have an overall record of 33 played, 17 won, 8 drawn and 8 lost.
Gertjan Verbeek, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AZ-c38571 manager, would be hoping that his side secure maximum points in this encounter and better their record while playing away from their home turf.
Head-to-Head statistics
AZ Alkmaar have won four of their last five encounters against FC Utrecht while the Utreg emerged victorious in the remaining encounter.
Players to watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel-c31131 – FC Utrecht
The 22-year-old striker is the leading goal scorer for the Utreg. He has scored 13 goals in 28 appearances this season and looking to add more to his tally. Should the home side emerge victorious, he will certainly play a key part in securing all three points
for his side.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dirk-Marcellis-c11349 – AZ Alkmaar
The 23-year-old defender has performed consistently at the back throughout the season. He will certainly play a key role in securing a point or more for the visitors.
Prediction
Both sides would be gunning to secure all three points, but the Utreg’s recent form puts the visitors as the favourites to secure all three points. It will be a 3-2 win in favour of AZ Alkmaar.
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