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Aron Wright - August 8, 2021
Jong AZ Alkmaar vs Almere City
Netherlands – Eerste Divisie
Date: Monday, 9 August 2021
Kick-off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET,
Venue: AFAS Trainingscomplex (Wijdewormer).
Last season was not the best year for Jong AZ Alkmaar as they ended up at the 17th spot on the table in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie. The AZ reserves will aim for a better performance this term and will face Almere City in the opening match on Monday at AFAS Trainingscomplex.
The host had three defeats within their last five clashes in the campaign from last season. Their previous encounter in any major contest was on the road and they lost to FC Volendam with a 2-1 scoreline. The visitor had scored 56 goals against the 92 conceded in the previous season in Eerste Divisie.
In the meantime, Almere City capped off their previous term league schedule with a defeat. But that was their only loss in the last five clashes in the same. They will visit on the back of that 0-4 loss at home against Nijmegen in the last major competition in their records.
It has been a high-scoring affair at AFAS Trainingscomplex whenever these two teams meet. Jong AZ Alkmaar has won four of their last five home matches. But the host has failed to win two of the recent three h2h clashes with the traveling side.
Furthermore, Almere City was in fourth place on the table as it stands. Despite a winless streak in the recent outings, the visitor is likely to make a comeback this season in the league. Thus, the away win in full-time will probably be the best bet.
