FC Twente vs AZ Alkmaar Best odds and tips

FC Twente’s 54 points from 32 Eredivisie 2024/2025 matches leaves them fifth in the table, one point ahead of AZ Alkmaar in sixth with 53. Of the last three Eredivisie meetings, AZ Alkmaar won two and FC Twente one, with no draws, and AZ claimed a 1-0 home win over Twente in the reverse fixture four months ago. FC Twente have been in good form with two wins in a row, but they have won only one of their last three at De Grolsch Veste, drawing one and losing one. Joseph Oosting has done a good job since taking over in July 2023, keeping the club organised and resilient at home where they have won ten, drawn four and lost only two of 16. AZ Alkmaar have also won their last two matches, but have been more inconsistent than Twente with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five Eredivisie games. Maarten Martens has done a good job since taking over in January 2024, instilling a proactive style that has seen his team win seven, draw five and lose four of 16 away matches in Eredivisie 2024/2025.

Twente are a more compact, structured team that can be difficult to break down when they get their 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system in place. Oosting’s men are disciplined and can hit opponents hard on the counter-attack when they do have the ball. Alkmaar are a more free-flowing side that likes to play at a high tempo and press forward when they have possession, but can also be dangerous when they win the ball back in the opposition half. The clash of styles should make for an interesting tactical battle on Wednesday with momentum likely to swing back and forth. Alkmaar will fancy their chances of getting on the scoresheet with 25 goals in 16 away games in Eredivisie 2024/2025, but Twente’s home defence has been pretty solid. Both Teams to Score is the play here at 1.57 because both teams have the quality to get on the scoresheet in this game and both sides will be desperate for the win in what could be a close game. Twente have the better home record and odds of 2.45 make them the slight favourites, but Alkmaar are a worthy second favourite at 2.8 and will be desperate to win.

Sem Steijn has been a talisman for FC Twente this season with 24 goals in 31 Eredivisie appearances, but Troy Parrott has been just as prolific for AZ Alkmaar with 14 in 28. He can lead the Alkmaar attack on Wednesday with a goal in this important fixture.