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PSV Eindhoven host AZ Alkmaar at the Philips Stadion on Saturday for a clash in the Dutch Eredivisie, looking to consolidate their position at the top of the table.
With 75 points from 28 games, Eindhoven are currently leading the pack by nine points with just six more games remaining in their campaign.
The Lightbulbs were unbeaten in the league for 26 games, until NEC stunned the side with a 3-1 victory, condemning them to their first top-flight loss of the season.
Peter Bosz's side quickly recovered from the defeat to overcome Excelsior 2-0 on the road in their next game. Second-half goals from Mauro Junior and Johan Bakayoko earned them all three points as Eindhoven revived their title charge.
On the other hand, Alkmaar saw their seven-game unbeaten run in the league end in dreadful fashion as Heracles crushed the side 5-0 on Wednesday. It was their biggest loss of the season and Maarten Martens' team will be looking to recover from it.
It kept them in fourth position with 52 points from 28 matches and within contention for European football qualification.
PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 97 clashes between the sides before, with Eindhoven winning 56 times over Alkmaar and losing on 27 occasions
- Interestingly, this fixture has seen only 14 draws, with the last one coming way back in May 2010, when Eindhoven and Alkmaar played out a 1-1 stalemate in Alkmaar
- Eindhoven have beaten Alkmaar in their last two clashes, with both coming at Alkmaar
- Eindhoven have lost their last four home games to Alkmaar, conceding 10 times and netting only twice
- Eindhoven haven't lost at home in all competitions this season, an unbeaten run that currently stands at 20 games
PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
PSV Eindhoven have been on a tremendous run of form this season, especially at home, where no side has been able to condemn them to a defeat. Alkmaar, ironically, have won on their last four visits to Eindhoven, but that run could end here.
Prediction: PSV Eindhoven 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: PSV Eindhoven
Tip 2 - Luuk de Jong to score or assist any time - Yes
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
