In the quarter-finals of the KNVB Beker 2019, which will be held from Tuesday to Thursday in Holland, there will be a new edition of the 2017 Cup Final on Tuesday evening at the AFAS Stadium. Who will be competing for the title this year? AZ Alkmaar or Vitesse Arnhem? If you look at the table of the Eredivisie in the Cup quarter-finals is also a real top game: The fifth table receives the fourth table. In the first round of the Cup Alkmaar prevailed clear with 6: 0 away in the fourth-rate MVV Alcides. In round 2, there was a 2-0 home win against league rivals Venlo at home. In the last sixteen of the Dutch Cup, Alkmaar Zaanstreek had a 5-0 home win against first division side Zwolle.
Football Betting Tips and Predictions Alkmaar vs. Vitesse
Vitesse Arnhem has always had to go abroad in this cup season. In round 1 Arnhem won 2-1 at the fourth division RKAV Volendam. In the second round Vitesse prevailed 2: 0 in the first division Heracles Almelo. In the second round, there was a 2-1 at the Kozakken Boys from the second division. Who moves to the semi-finals? At the game Alkmaar vs. Vitesse Arnheim see the odds ahead of the home side. But the betting base does not believe that even in regular time a decision is made and therefore sets in the Cup Cup Alkmaar vs.. Vitesse Arnheim their tip on “draw”.
Alkmaar- Statistics & Current Form
AZ Alkmaar has been one of the best clubs in the Dutch Eredivisie for years. In the last four seasons, the red-whites landed at the end of the season always in the top 4 of the league. Closely related to the success of Alkmaar in recent years is the coach John van den Brom. Since the 2014/15 season, the former football professional looks after the club. Alkmaar Zaanstreek is on a good way again this year. After 18 matchdays, AZ is in fifth place in the league with 28 points. Coach van den Brom’s side had eight wins, four draws and six defeats this season. The goal difference is 33:26. Last Saturday, Alkmaar started the league home game against Utrecht in the competitive year 2019. In the last game of the year 2018, the North Holland had previously lost 3-1 at PSV Eindhoven. Before that, however, Alkmaar Zaanstreek had lost only eight games in all but one. At the end Alkmaar won the match against Utrecht 3: 0. However, the visitors were in the lead in terms of goalscoring (14:10), possession (52%: 48%) and tackle (57%: 43%).
The last three home matches could win the team of coach van den Brom so all. In this cup season Alkmaar had yet to accept a goal. Also in the last three home-obligatory games there was only one goal. Due to the suspension of Jonas Svensson Ricardo van Rhijn ran on Saturday in the league from the start ran. In the 36th minute, he brought his team 1-0 in the lead. Nevertheless, he should probably have to sit back on the bench on Tuesday. So far, the club could not announce any new additions in the winter transfer period. But were given Hassani, Dekker and Druijff. Against Utrecht, the two long-injured players Wuytens and Stengs could finally celebrate their comeback for Alkmaar again. Alkmaar Coach van den Brom trained in the 2011/12 season, the opponent Arnheim and led the club then to seventh place.
Expected formation of Alkmaar:
Bizot – Svensson, Vlaar, Ouwejan, Koopmeiners – Midtsjö, Til, Maher – Stengs, Seuntjens, Idrissi
Last matches from Alkmaar:
- 19.01.2019 – AZ Alkmaar vs. Utrecht 3: 0 (Eredivisie)
- 15.01.2019 – De Graafschap vs. AZ Alkmaar 2: 2 (Club Friendlies)
- 11.01.2019 – Fenerbahce vs. AZ Alkmaar 3: 2 (Club Friendlies)
- 11.01.2019 – Slovacko vs. AZ Alkmaar 1: 1 (club friendlies)
- 22.12.2018 – PSV Eindhoven vs. AZ Alkmaar 3: 1 (Eredivisie)
Vitesse Arnhem – Statistics & Current Form
Also Vitesse Arnheim has established quite well in the last few years in the Eredivisie. In the last seven seasons, the black and yellow always landed in the top 9 of the league. So far, however, there has been no rest on the coaching position. Since the 2011/12 season, six different coaches have had their say in Vitesse, including well known from the Bundesliga coaches like Fred Rutten or Peter Bosz. Coach number seven since this summer is Leonid Slutskiy, former national coach of the Sbornaja. So far, the Arnhem has been doing well under the Russian coach. After 18 matchdays, the club is ranked 4th in the Eredivisie. Currently, Vitesse has 29 points from eight wins, five draws and five defeats. The goal difference is 30:23. At home, the black and yellow are stronger and stand with 20 points from nine games and 20:12 goals in fourth place in the home table. Away, coach Slutskiy’s side celebrated just two wins and a total of nine points.
In the first competitive game of the new year, Arnhem had to face Excelsior Rotterdam at home. In the end, the hosts celebrated their first win in 2019 with a 3-2 draw. With a goal shot ratio of 16: 9 and a tackle ratio of 58%, the win earned Arnheim. Man of the day was once again Martin Odegaard. The young Norwegian is on loan to Vitesse Arnhem from Real Madrid until the summer of 2019 and is the undisputed regular in the team. Two of the three goals were prepared by Odegaard against Rotterdam. His record thus stands at three goals and four assists. The player of the Royal can in Vitesse in 4-3-3 both as right-winger and ran in the midfield center. Also Arnheim waived so far on winter transfers. Thomas Bruns and Khalid Karami were awarded. Matus Bero is missing injured. Just like Matavz, Gong and Musonda. The use of Linssen in the cup is still uncertain. Darfalou is likely to be ready for action again after his muscle problems with Excelsior. The 18-year-old youngster Richonell Margaret was allowed to play for Excelsior for the first time in the league and was able to convince with a good performance.
Expected formation of Vitesse Arnhem:
Eduardo – Karavaev, van der Werff, Clarke-Salter, Buttner – Serero, Beerens, Foor – Oedegaard, Darfalou, Linssen
Last matches of Vitesse Arnhem:
- 18.01.2019 – Vitesse Arnheim Vs. Excelsior Rotterdam 3: 2 (Eredivisie)
- 11.01.2019 – Vitesse Arnhem Vs. Livingston 3: 2 (club friendlies)
- 06.01.2019 – Wolfsburg vs. Germany Vitesse Arnhem 3: 0 (Club Friendlies)
- 23.12.2018 – De Graafschap vs. Vitesse Arnhem 2: 2 (Eredivisie)
- 20.12.2018 – Kozakken Boys vs. Vitesse Arnhem 1: 2 (Cup)
Alkmaar vs. Vitesse Arnhem Direct Comparison
There have been 44 games between Alkmaar and Vitesse Arnhem. With 21 wins, ten draws and 13 defeats speaks the direct comparison for Alkmaar. Of the last seven duels in the Eredivisie Arnheim could win only one. In the last 18 league matches, there were only two wins for Vitesse, both in Arnhem. In April 2017, both teams met for the last time in the cup. Both contested the final of the KNVB Beker. Arnhem won the final 2-0 and thus secured the first cup title in club history. In the duel of this year’s first round, both teams parted with a 0: 0 in Alkmaar. By direct comparison one could at the game Alkmaar vs.. Vitesse Arnheim certainly derive a prediction on a victory of the home side.
Alkmaar v Vitesse Arnhem Football Tips & Predictions
Two form-strong teams meet on Tuesday in the Cup quarter-finals. In addition, both teams are among the top 5 of the Eredivisie. Alone these facts already promise an exciting game. If you look at the direct comparison, the hosts certainly have advantages. The home strength of AZ and the away weakness of Vitesse must certainly be considered in a tip. But the cup final 2017 Arnhem could win. And in the last league game, both clubs separated with a 0-0 in Alkmaar.
Key-facts – Alkmaar vs. Vitesse Arnhem tips
Alkmaar are still without a clean sheet in this cup season and conceded only one goal in the last three home games
With 20 points Arnhem is the fourth best home team of the Eredivisie – in the away table Vitesse is only 11th
Of the last 18 league games against Alkmaar Arnheim could only win two.
While Arnheim would like to repeat the year 2017 with a progress, when they could retract the first cup victory in the club’s history, wants Alkmaar revenge for the final defeat. While in the match Alkmaar vs.. Vitesse Arnheim speak the odds for the home side, we see the starting position much closer. We expect a tight game. Even in the first leg in the league, both teams parted with a draw. We expect this result to be repeated on Tuesday after 90 minutes and set the trophy at the Cup quarter-final Alkmaar against Vitesse Arnhem on “draw” with three units.
Alternatively, you could play Alkmaar Vs. Vitesse Arnhem still a prediction on “Under 2.5 goals” allude. The defense of Alkmaar is in the cup and also currently in the mandatory home games very safe. Both teams will certainly not go too far offensive risk.
Prediction Today: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 2.60Betting Tips: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE / NO
Odds: 2.50
