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- Competition: KNVB Cup
- Date: 27th February, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
- Venue: Asito Stadion
Heracles and AZ Alkmaar are just one step away from the final of the KNVB Cup when they meet in the semi-finals at the Asito Stadium on Thursday.
The home side head into this game on the back of a heavy 4-0 defeat to the Eredivisie leaders Ajax, whereas AZ Alkmaar recorded their third straight league win at the weekend by beating Fortuna Sittard 1-0.
Heracles - AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips: AZ Alkmaar to Win
AZ Alkmaar have been in top form in recent weeks, winning five and drawing just once in February. They are also unbeaten in their last four games away from home, while Heracles have only won twice in their last five games. We expect AZ Alkmaar to be the better team on Thursday night and advance to the next round.
Heracles Almelo vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AZ Alkmaar
1 : 0
Heracles Almelo
Eredivisie
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Heracles Almelo
5 : 0
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
1 : 1
Heracles Almelo
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 1
Heracles Almelo
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
4 : 1
Heracles Almelo
KNVB Beker
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Heracles Almelo
3 : 2
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
Heracles Almelo team news
Heracles have no major injuries or suspensions heading into this game. Forward Luka Kulenovic has scored 8 goals in Eredivisie this season.
Last matches of Heracles Almelo
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Ajax
4 : 0
Heracles Almelo
Eredivisie
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Heracles Almelo
4 : 2
Go Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
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Heracles Almelo
2 : 0
Utrecht
KNVB Beker
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NAC Breda
1 : 1
Heracles Almelo
Eredivisie
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Heracles Almelo
1 : 1
FC Groningen
Eredivisie
Heracles Almelo lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Fabian de Keijzer
Defenders
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3
Jannes Wieckhoff
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4
Damon Mirani
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24
Ivan Mesík
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39
Mats Rots
Midfielders
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32
Sem Scheperman
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14
Brian De Keersmaecker
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17
Thomas Bruns
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29
Suf Podgoreanu
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23
Juho Talvitie
Forwards
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19
Luka Kulenović
AZ Alkmaar team news
AZ Alkmaar are also free of any major injuries and suspensions. Troy Parrott has been AZ’s most prolific goal scorer this season, having netted 12 times in total.
Last matches of AZ Alkmaar
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AZ Alkmaar
1 : 0
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
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Galatasaray
2 : 2
AZ Alkmaar
Europa League
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AZ Alkmaar
4 : 1
Galatasaray
Europa League
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
3 : 1
Quick Boys
KNVB Beker
AZ Alkmaar lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro
Defenders
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16
Seiya Maikuma
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3
Wouter Goes
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5
Alexandre Penetra
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18
David Möller Wolfe
Midfielders
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6
Peer Koopmeiners
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8
Jordy Clasie
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28
Zico Buurmeester
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21
Ernest Poku
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23
Mayckel Lahdo
Forwards
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9
Troy Parrott
Three reasons we expect AZ Alkmaar to Win
- AZ Alkmaar have won 3 consecutive matches in Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar have won 5 of their last 6 matches in all competitions
- AZ Alkmaar have lost just 1 of their last 5 encounters against Heracles
Main prediction Heracles Almelo - AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar to win
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