Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(68) 55 Goals 24 (48)
(49) 25 Assists 20 (42)
(6.5) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
23.6 Average Age 24.3
183.1 Average Height (cm) 184
(0.8) 1.2 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(45%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 49% (48%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

AZ Alkmaar
Excelsior
Player Reason Status Rating
Mayckel Lahdo Out 6.87
Denso Kasius Out 6.39
Bruno Martins Indi Out 6.47
Lewis Schouten Out N/A
Sem Westerveld Out N/A
Jordy Clasie Out 6.9
Player Reason Status Rating
Couhaib Driouech Out 7.06
Mimeirhel Benita Out 6.4
Jacky Donkor Out N/A
Kik Pierie Out 6.85
Serano Seymor Out 6.26
Ian Smeulers Out 6.22
Lennard Hartjes Out 6.85
Arthur Zagré Out 6.85

Team News

AZ Alkmaar
Excelsior
  • Jordy Clasie is suspended. He is joined on the sidelines by several injured players.
  • Excelsior will be without at least eight players for Sunday's game.

Prediction

  • AZ are in fourth place with 43 points through 24 matches. The hosts earned a point in their last Eredivisie match, drawing 1-1 at Sparta Rotterdam, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches (two wins and two draws).
  • Excelsior meanwhile suffered a 5-2 defeat against Fortuna Sittard in their last Eredivisie match, extending their winless streak to six matches (one draw and five losses), putting them in 15th place on 21 points.
  • Vangelis Pavlidis has stepped up for AZ this season. He is the club's top scorer with 21 goals, seven of which have been the critical first of the match.
  • Excelsior's main attacking threat has been Troy Parrott, who has scored on seven occasions, including two match-opening goals.
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