Ajax vs. AZ Alkmaar

A battle between two of the Top 8 teams in the Netherlands Eredivisie and both play great defense. First-place Ajax has surrendered an astonishing 2 goals in 15 matches, tops in the league by 12 goals! They haven't allowed a single goal in seven straight league games, including a pair of 0-0 ties with Heracles and the Go Ahead Eagles. AZ Alkmaar has allowed 21 goals in 15 matches, the fifth-fewest. They come off a 1-0 shutout of Randers and nine of their last 15 league road games have sailed UNDER 3.5 goals. This is a high total because both offenses are very good, but the last six meetings have all been shutouts by scores of 2-0, 3-0, 1-0, 2-0, 1-0, and 1-0 finals. Take Ajax/AZ Alkmaar UNDER the total.