TIPS - Heerenveen VS AZ Alkmaar

[(SC Heerenveen) Strength]:
1. SC Heerenveen scored in 8 of their last 9 matches, netting 21 goals, averaging 2.33 goals per game, showing strong attacking firepower.
2. SC Heerenveen achieved 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 home matches, remaining unbeaten, with acceptable home form.
3. SC Heerenveen won 8 of their last 10 matches in AH, showing a good trend.

[(SC Heerenveen) Weakness]:
1. SC Heerenveen lost 2-0 away to Fortuna Sittard in the last league round, with 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 3 league matches, failing to secure a win, and their performance is average.
2. SC Heerenveen conceded goals in 13 of their last 14 matches, with a leaky defense.
3. SC Heerenveen achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses in their last 10 home matches against AZ Alkmaar, being at a disadvantage.

[(AZ Alkmaar) Strength]:
1. Dutch midfielder Sven Mijnans has contributed 4 goals and 1 assist in the last 5 matches, and the player is in excellent form.
2. AZ Alkmaar scored in each of their last 7 matches, netting 12 goals, with acceptable attacking power.
3. AZ Alkmaar achieved 10 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 14 encounters with SC Heerenveen, with a high unbeaten rate, holding an advantage.

[(AZ Alkmaar) Weakness]:
1. AZ Alkmaar lost 5-1 at home to PSV Eindhoven in the last league round, suffering 2 consecutive losses in all competitions, and their performance has declined.
2. AZ Alkmaar conceded goals in 3 of their last 4 matches, totaling 9 goals conceded, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities.
3. AZ Alkmaar achieved 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 away matches, with a low win rate and average away form.
4. AZ Alkmaar lost their last 2 matches in AH, with a declining trend.

[Tips]:
SC Heerenveen have not won in their last 3 league matches, with recent offensive and defensive performances unbalanced, and their home form is acceptable.

On the other hand, the away team AZ Alkmaar suffered 2 consecutive losses in all competitions, with similarly unbalanced offensive and defensive performances, and their away record is average.

Both teams are not in ideal form recently, but based on their head-to-head history, AZ Alkmaar achieved 10 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 14 encounters with SC Heerenveen, holding an advantage.

The AH line also supports the away side.

Thus, it is advisable to favor AZ Alkmaar to win.

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