Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Exciting matchup to look forward to in the UEL

Tottenham Hotspur will welcome AZ Alkmaar in their third UEFA Europa League (UEL) 2024-25 fixture. Spurs are flying high having won six of their last seven games coming into this fixture. They will be keen to get to the top spot but will need nothing short of a win on Friday. The Lilywhites are placed third on the table with two wins in two games against Qarabag and Ferencvaros each.

AZ Alkmaar on the other hand are going through a rough patch. They have lost each of their last four games and are desperate to bounce back to winning ways. The Dutch side started their season with a win over Elfsborg and then ended up on the losing side against Seville in their last outing. They are ranked 18th on the standings with three points in hand.

Kick Off

Friday, October 25, 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Form

Tottenham Hotspur (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

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

Players to watch 

James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur)

The English midfielder has established himself as one of the main players in Spurs’ attacking unit. His creativity, composure and vision have contributed significantly to Tottenham Hotspur’s success this season. He has six goal contributions to his name this season with two goals and four assists across all competitions. Moreover, he has been directly involved in a goal in all of Spurs’ last three games. 

Despite being taken off at HT against West Ham, James Maddison created more chances than any other player in the Premier League this weekend. He became just the second Tottenham player on record to create 5+ chances in a PL game while playing 45 minutes or fewer, after Darren… pic.twitter.com/F6yzfhZcoc

— Squawka (@Squawka) October 21, 2024

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar)

The Ghanaian striker has dropped in consistent performances for AZ Alkmaar this season. The target man has found the back of the net four times and has created three goals for his teammates so far in the Dutch top flight. He is a keen dribbler and is known for his pace, versatility and technical abilities up front.

Match facts

• This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides
• AZ Alkmaar have lost all of their away games against English clubs
• Spurs have not conceded a single goal at home in the Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur v AZ Alkmaar: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Tottenham Hotspur to win – 4/9 by UNIBET
• Tip 2: Timo Wener to score anytime – 2/1 by SkyBet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/6 by WilliamHill

Injury & Team News

Spurs will be without Wilson Odbert. While the visitors are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Both sides haven’t faced each other in the past.

Predicted lineup 

Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vicario (GK); Udogie, Van de Ven, Romero, Porro; Maddison, Bentancur, Kulusevski; Werner, Solanke, Johnson

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Owusu-Oduro (GK); Maikuma, Penetra, Dekker, Wolfe; Clasie, Belić; Sadiq, Mijnans, Van Bommel; Parrott

Prediction for Tottenham Hotspur vs AZ Alkmaar

Tottenham Hotspur have a phenomenal record at home in the Europa League while AZ Alkmaar are struggling to find their form. Spurs are expected to win this game and add three points to their tally. 

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 AZ Alkmaar

Telecast for Tottenham Hotspur vs AZ Alkmaar

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK –TNT Sports

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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