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Feyenoord – AZ Alkmaar

February 7, 14h30 CET Feyenoord did some excellent business this week to secure their fourth place even more. As Heracles and Utrecht were both defeated and NAC and AZ had a draw they were the big winner this midweek, as they’re now nine points ahead on the number five of the table. For that reason they can concentrate on the third position now, which is closer by: they’re just four points behind on Ajax, who play Twente this weekend. For that reason Feyenoord definitely needs to get all three points against AZ, but I wouldn’t be too convinced about the homewin. Against RKC coach Been made the wise choice to play with Makaay as striker (Feyenoord really lacked a target man upfront last couple of weeks), but they never convinced. They won 0-1 in the end and didn’t get in serious trouble over 90 minutes of football, but they didn’t dominate the game either and actually never made the impression to be in full control. Feyenoord has troubles against weaker sides it seems, and for that reason we may expect them to do better against AZ this weekend – like they did last couple of weeks against both PSV and Ajax. It’s getting a little problematic for AZ. During their midweek game at NAC they once more showed some good potential and dominated most of the game, but scoring goals turned out once again to be a serious problem. AZ is playing pretty good games every week again, but Lady Luck is definitely not with them. They manage to waste the most beautiful chances, while their opponents score late on or from the only chances they get. AZ is getting on steam with Advocaat in charge, but they really need to start catching points. Here at Feyenoord Advocaat won’t be available as he’s in Poland for the draw as coach of Belgium. Note that AZ was defeated earlier this season at the same fixture for the cup. If you ask me there are too many uncertain factors here to place a bet on this game. For example: will Feyenoord improve from their midweek action and reach their level from their games with PSV and Ajax again? Or: will Lady Luck finally be on AZ’s hand again, and will they finally start scoring goals from all the chances they create? I can’t answer these questions and I don’t have the guts to take AZ level ball at 2.20 (which is a tasty price) either, but if I had to play my last dollar on this game that would be my pick. NO BET

Author:	DerKlugJunge
Added:	07.02.2010 at 11:21