The Historical Rivalry Between FC Emmen and AZ Alkmaar

On the 14th of May 2023, FC Emmen and AZ Alkmaar will meet once again in the Eredivisie, adding yet another chapter to their long-standing rivalry. With six previous meetings, including some unforgettable matches, legendary players, and memorable moments, this upcoming match is bound to be intense and fiercely contested.

Previous Meetings

In the last six meetings between the two teams, AZ Alkmaar has come out on top in five matches, with one game ending in a draw. The last time the two teams met was on the 4th of September 2022, where AZ Alkmaar secured a 3-0 away win against FC Emmen, with goals from Gudmundsson, Koopmeiners, and Boadu.

Memorable Moments and Legendary Players

Throughout the years, both FC Emmen and AZ Alkmaar have had numerous exciting matches, and they have produced several legendary players. One player that stands out for FC Emmen is Anco Jansen, who scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in the 2018-2019 season, helping FC Emmen to stay in the Eredivisie. For AZ Alkmaar, the likes of Arjen Robben and Vincent Janssen have made their mark, with Robben scoring some unforgettable goals in European competitions, and Janssen winning the Eredivisie top scorer award in 2016 with 27 goals.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Looking at the current form of both teams, AZ Alkmaar has been performing better than FC Emmen in recent matches. They have a strong and consistent first eleven that controls the game in the opposition’s half, attempts through balls often and frequently creates long shot opportunities. Even though they are strong in defending set pieces, they have no apparent weaknesses.

FC Emmen, on the other hand, is struggling in the Eredivisie and is currently in the 15th position. They play with width, attack predominantly from the left, and are non-aggressive. Opposing teams have been playing aggressively against them, and they have been struggling to defend against counter-attacks, through ball attacks, and skillful players. However, they are very strong at coming back from losing positions and protecting the lead.

Predictions

Given the history between the two teams and the current form of both sides, it is likely that AZ Alkmaar will come out on top. They have a stronger team on paper and are favorites to win this match. Our prediction for the scoreline is FC Emmen 0 – 2 AZ Alkmaar.