FC Emmen will host
Jong AZ Alkmaar on April 18, 2025, in a critical
1st Division matchup in the Netherlands. Both teams find themselves in mid-table, and they're eager to bolster their standings with a win. The season has seen its fair share of surprises, and this fixture is shaping up to add to the drama.
Squad Analysis
FC Emmen boasts a squad filled with potential. Dennis Silvanus Vos stands out in defense, providing stability and leadership at the back. Mike te Wierik, another key defender, is known for his aerial prowess and tackling skills. In midfield, Jorginho Soares is a dynamic presence, capable of breaking up opposition play and driving his team forward. Upfront, Franck Evina has been a consistent scorer, always lurking to capitalize on any defensive lapses from opponents. Notably, they will miss the creativity of Robin Schouten and the defensive solidity of Faris Hammouti, both sidelined due to injuries.
Jong AZ Alkmaar also features a promising roster. Misha Engel is their defensive lynchpin, often seen organizing the backline. Jayen Gerold, a versatile midfielder, plays a crucial role in transitioning from defense to attack. Elijah Dijkstra is another midfield engine, known for his relentless energy and pressing. Leading the line is Jasper Hartog, whose knack for finding the back of the net is well-known among league defenders. They’ll be without the services of Kiyani Zeggen, whose pace on the wing will be sorely missed, and Arouna Kabba, sidelined with a minor injury.
League games announced
1st Division drops back into focus now, and I’m jotting down what’s coming up—few matches predictions worth chewing over. Teams are gearing up, no grand fuss, just that quiet hum before they lock horns. After all, here’s the outline next. FC Emmen tangle with Jong AZ Alkmaar, 18 April 2025 — two sides that don’t mess about. MVV Maastricht line up opposing Jong FC Utrecht at 18 April 2025, await goals flying if they’ve got their shooting boots on.
That’s the lot laid out—enough to get your head spinning. 1st Division doesn’t lie—if you’re leaking goals in April, you’re in trouble .
Head-to-Head
Previous encounters between
FC Emmen and
Jong AZ Alkmaar have been closely contested. Here's a look at their last three meetings:
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FC Emmen 2-1
Jong AZ Alkmaar [March 2024]
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Jong AZ Alkmaar 1-0
FC Emmen [November 2023]
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FC Emmen 0-0
Jong AZ Alkmaar [May 2023]
These matches have shown that both teams can edge each other out on their day, with neither side holding a definitive upper hand.
Recent Form
FC Emmen has shown mixed form in their last five outings:
- Roda (Lost 1:0)
- Cambuur Leeuwarden (Win 3:0)
- Maastricht (Win 1:2)
- Jong Utrecht (Win 2:0)
- Jong Ajax (Win 0:2)
Jong AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, remains unbeaten in their last five:
- Jong PSV (Draw 2:2)
- Vitesse Arnhem (Draw 2:2)
- Oss (Draw 1:1)
- Maastricht (Win 0:1)
- ADO Den Haag (Win 0:3)
Summary
Both teams,
FC Emmen and
Jong AZ Alkmaar, enter this game with momentum and a clear goal of climbing the standings.
FC Emmen has been solid at the back of late and finding the net with regularity. Jong AZ, however, hasn’t tasted defeat in recent matches, displaying a resilient streak. With key players missing on both sides, it’ll be interesting to see how effective the replacements will be. The previous encounters suggest we might see a close contest, but with both teams having something to prove, fans can expect a fiercely contested match.
Match Odds FC Emmen – Jong AZ Alkmaar
Our odds for FC Emmen winning are - 1.52.
Jong AZ Alkmaar odds for winning the game offered at - 5.9.
Draw odds offered at 4.4.
