The Eredivisie gets into action this weekend as FC Volendam welcomes AZ Alkmaar to the Kras Stadion for an important clash.

The home side will head into this game in 15th position in the league table, with just 16 points to show for their efforts and that will be a cause for concern. Their current position is reflective of the season that they have had, and it comes as no surprise as FC Volendam have been had horrendous performances in both attack and defense this season. At the back, they have been completely shambolic and have shipped away 45 goals to opposition forces in just 19 games. This embarrassing number makes them the worst defense in the league. On the attack, they have been equally poor as they have struggled to find the back of the net.

AZ Alkmaar on the other hand will head into this game on the back of an impressive run of performances which has seen them rise up the ranks to 2nd position, with 40 points to show for their efforts. They sit just 2 points behind the league leaders, Feyenoord, and they will be hoping to close that gap. In their last 5 games, AZ Alkmaar have emerged unbeaten in all 5 occasions, earning 3 emphatic victories and 2 draws and they will be hoping to extend that run. On the attack, they have been very impressive as they have scored 40 goals this season. This makes them the team with the 4th best attack in the league. At the back, they have been equally solid, conceding just 24 goals this season.

Looking at the records have shown that AZ Alkmaar have the clear advantage in this fixture. In the last 2 meetings between these two sides, AZ Alkmaar have come out on top, with 2 clear victories. The first occasion ended in an 8-1 thriller, while the last time they met ended in a 2-1 thrashing. Overall, AZ Alkmaar have scored 10 goals in their last two meetings, and they will be hoping for a repeat of their previous performances. We are backing the visitors, AZ Alkmaar, here as we expect them to completely dominate this game and secure a victory.