Sunday, February 18, 2007

GRONINGEN FC - AZ ALKMAAR



PSV Eindhoven got back on track yesterday, with a 2-0 win at Heracles, this puts the pressure firmly back on Ajax and AZ in the title race.


With those two challengers facing each other next week, they both know that 3 points today are absolutely vital, if they are to put in a realistic push for the Championship.


AZ travel to face Groningen and their very passionate fans, in excellent form, they have won 4 straight in the league and scored 14 goals in 5 starts. The visitors boast the best away record in Holland, with 9 wins and 28 goals in 12 matches.


Groningen's recent home form has been disappointing, with losses to Sparta and Ajax and a draw with Heerenveen. Only Willem and bottom club Den Haag, have conceded more home goals, at an average of 1.67 per game, it is hard to see them restricting free scoring AZ today.


The equation is simple, if AZ harbour title ambitions, they HAVE to win . Given the motivation factor and goal scoring form, I think we will see an away victory.


4 points AZ Alkmaar -1/2 ball 1.77 asian line.


Good Luck.

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