Spurs have won seven of their last 11 major European matches against Dutch sides.
AZ Alkmaar are all set to host Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16 tie. The hosts had to go through the playoffs phase where they faced and defeated Galatasaray to get to the last 16. Tottenham on the other hand finished in the fourth spot during the league stage
AZ Alkmaar have shown average performances this season due to which they finished in the 19th spot in the UEL league stage. They already have had a battle with Spurs previously this season and had a close match. AZ lost the match and it was the first clash between the two in all competitions.
Tottenham Hotspur have done well in the UEFA Europa League this season. Although their Premier League performances were not up to the mark, the Spurs have shown some real potential in the European competition. Ange Postecoglou’s men will be looking to secure another win over the hosts this season.
Kick-off:
Location: Alkmaar, Netherlands
Stadium: AFSAS Stadium
Date: Thursday, March 6
Kick-off Time: 23:15 IST/ 17:45 GMT/ 12:45 ET/ 09:45 PT
Referee: TBD
VAR: In use
Form:
AZ Alkmaar: W-D-W-D-L
Tottenham Hotspur: L-L-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)
Troy Parrott also scored a goal in the important playoffs phase match against Galatasaray which helped AZ Alkmaar secure an important win. The Irish forward will be looking to control the attacking front. He has scored four goals in the 10 UEL matches for AZ this season.
Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)
The South Korean forward is once again going to play a crucial role in the attacking for the Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Son Heung-min has scored seven major European knockout goals for Spurs. He is also one of their top goal scorer in the UEL this season having scored three goals in six matches.
Match Facts
AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham Hotspur are going to meet for the second time in all competitions.
Spurs have won three of their last 18 away legs in major European ties.
AZ Alkmaar have scored 19 Europa League goals this season.
AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Hotspur: Betting Tips and Odds
Match to end in a draw @31/11 vbet
Goals under 2.5 @29/20 Betfair Sportsbook
Son Heung-min to score @15/2 Skybet
Injury and Team News
AZ Alkmaar will be without the services of Sven Mijnans, Jayden Addai and three more players as they are injured. Kees Smit is suspended after receiving a red card.
Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, Ben Davis and a couple of more players will be out of action for Spurs. Richarlison’s availability is not yet confirmed and it depends on his match fitness.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 1
AZ Alkmaar won: 0
Tottenham Hotspur won: 1
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Owusu-Oduro (GK); Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Koopmeiners, Belic; Poku, Buurmeester, Lahdo; Parrott
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Vicario (GK); Porro, Gray, Danso, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Werner, Son
Match Prediction
Spurs have already defeated AZ once this season. But the stakes are high as it is a round-of-16 match the hosts will be looking to give their all. The AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Hotspur contest are likely to end in a draw.
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Telecast Details
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UK – TNT Sports
US – fubo TV, Paramount+
Nigeria – DStv Now