AZ Alkmaar vs AS Roma Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Only a point separates the two sides on the points table.

AS Roma will travel to the AFAS stadium to take on AZ Alkmaar on matchday seven of the UEFA Europa League. AZ Alkmaar are currently placed 19th in the table and will qualify for the next round as things stand. With two wins, two draws and two losses, De Kaasboeren have accumulated eight points. However, they will look to finish in the top eight as that will save them an additional knockout game.

AS Roma on the other hand find themselves on the 14th spot. They can jump to eighth place with a win and that will be their objective against AZ Alkmaar. The Italian giants are struggling for form in Serie A but have shown their immense quality on the European stage. Roma have two wins, three draws, and a loss to their name in the ongoing UEFA Europa League campaign.

Kickoff:

Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:15 PM IST

Venue: AFAS stadium

Knuckling down ahead of AZ Alkmaar v Roma 💪#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/Gh4zp8T0as

— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) January 20, 2025

Form:

AZ Alkmaar(in all competitions): D-W-D-W-W

AS Roma(in all competitions): W-D-W-D-W

Players to watch out for:

Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)

The Irish international is the top goalscorer for AZ Alkmaar domestically with 10 goals in the 2024/25 Eredivisie campaign. He brings a lot of energy to the team and initiates the press on most occasions. He is also very clinical in front of goal and very rarely misses chances. He will be crucial for the Dutch side against an opponent like Roma.

Paulo Dybala (AS Roma)

The Argentine is undoubtedly the most important offensive player for Roma. His technical ability is second to none and he is having yet another incredible season. He has scored three goals and has assisted twice in his previous five matches. Very few players possess the quality to be called ‘Match winners’ but Paulo Dybala is certainly one of them.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first competitive meeting between these two teams.
• AZ Alkmaar played a 0-0 draw against Utrecht in their last game.
• AS Roma won 3-1 against Genoa in their last game.

AZ Alkmaar vs AS Roma: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: AS Roma to win – 2.12 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.89 by Stake
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2 – 1.77 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Sem Westerveld and Kristijan Belic will be unavailable for the home side as they are still recovering from their long-term injuries.

On the other hand, Bryan Cristante will be sidelined for AS Roma because of his ankle problems.

Head to Head:

This will be the first meeting between these two teams.

Predicted Lineup:

AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1)

Owusu-Oduro(GK); Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Koopmeiners, Clasie; Poku, Mijnans, Lahdo; Parrott

AS Roma (3-5-2)

Svilar(GK); Ndicka, Hummels, Mancini; Tasende, Pellegrini, Paredes, Koné, Saelemaekers; Dovbyk, Dybala

Match Prediction:

AS Roma can be considered a slight favourite to get a win. Both teams are in good form and predicting a winner will be different. However, the individual talent of Roma is far superior to that of AZ Alkmaar.

Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 1-2 AS Roma

Telecast details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK –TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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