Dutch Eredivisie
2022-05-11 - Utrecht vs AZ
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : Eredivisie
Venue : Stadion Galgenwaard
Wednesday 11th May 2022, 1900hrs
Wednesday evening brings us action from the Dutch top flight and a clash between 7th placed Utrecht and 5th placed AZ in the Eredivisie at the Stadion Galgenwaard with both teams looking to finish their seasons on positive notes.
Utrecht occupy the last Conference League play-off spot in 7th place in the Dutch top flight and now cannot be caught by the likes of Heerenveen and NEC as they possess an unassailable eight-point cushion over the chasing teams with just two games left of the season.
However, despite heading for the play-offs, Utrecht have produced disappointing form in the past few weeks as the hosts have captured just one win out of their last eight matches overall in the Eredivisie which came in the form of a 1-0 home win over NEC but three losses suggest the hosts may struggle here.
Onto AZ and the visitors also can’t be caught as they occupy 5th place and will also take their place in the upcoming Conference League play-offs as they look to continue the sort of solid form that they’ve displayed on a consistent basis this term.
AZ have suffered just two defeats out of their last 21 matches overall and these include taking four points off Ajax with a win and a draw along with an impressive 2-1 win away at PSV as well.
AZ have also been tough to beat on their travels this season as well, as the visitors have been handed just one defeat in their previous nine outings on the road while also picking up five wins in the process, so they look in good shape here.
The Betting Verdict
Utrecht are stumbling over the finishing line while AZ bring some decent momentum into this clash.
The Pick :
Utrecht 1 AZ 2
