TIPS - Alkmaar VS Shelbourne

[(AZ Alkmaar) Strength]:
1. AZ Alkmaar currently rank 27th in the UEFA Conference League league phase with only 3 points, facing significant pressure to qualify. The team are eager to secure a victory at home to improve their group standing and take control of their qualification destiny.
2. AZ Alkmaar midfielder Sven Mijnans scored 2 goals in the last 3 games, showing his outstanding recent form.
3. AZ Alkmaar lost 5-1 to PSV Eindhoven in the last home game, but they recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the last 10 home games, demonstrating excellent overall performances at home.
4. The AH line is -2.00 for the home team, which is in favor of AZ Alkmaar.

[(AZ Alkmaar) Neutral]:
1. Both sides have never met before, so there were no records to reference.

[(AZ Alkmaar) Weakness]:
1. AZ Alkmaar were on a 3-game losing streak across all competitions lately, showing a decline in form. They beat SC Heerenveen 3-1 on the road in the last Eredivisie match.
2. AZ Alkmaar conceded 12 goals in the last 5 games, boasting average defense.

[(Shelbourne F.C.) Strength]:
1. Shelbourne F.C. won three and lost one in the last four away matches, performing well on the road. They won 3-2 over Bohemians in the last away game.
2. Shelbourne F.C. scored 12 goals and conceded only 9 in the last 10 games, featuring excellent offense and defense.

[(Shelbourne F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Shelbourne F.C. sit in 30th place in the Conference League league phase with just 1 point, making their qualification prospects extremely challenging. The team are in poor recent form, having managed only one win in their last four matches, showing limited ability to secure points, which raises doubts about their fighting spirit.
2. Shelbourne F.C. were winless in the last 2 games and scored no goals, revealing poor attack.
3. Shelbourne F.C. received 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 4 games across all competitions, indicating poor form. The team suffered a 1-0 home loss to FC Drita in the last Conference League game.
4. Shelbourne F.C. won 2 of the last 5 games in AH, showcasing a mediocre winning trend.

[Tips]:
AZ Alkmaar recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the last 10 home games, demonstrating excellent overall performances at home.

The team are now 27th in the Conference League league phase.

Shelbourne F.C. received 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 4 games across all competitions, indicating poor form.

They are ranked 30th in the Conference League league phase.

The AH line is -2.00 for the home team, which is in favor of AZ Alkmaar.

Combined with the two teams' recent form and the AH line, AZ Alkmaar hold a better mentality.

Thus, AZ Alkmaar are expected to beat Shelbourne in this home game and take valuable 3 points.

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