The Europa League action is heating up nicely and the second leg between Tottenham and AZ Alkmaar has drama written all over it!
Ange Postecoglou’s side desperately need a big win on home soil to keep their 2024-25 campaign alive and kicking.
But it will not be easy against a determined AZ team who know they have the tools and quality to reach the quarter-finals.
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Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Preview
Spurs’ performance in the first leg was woeful at best and if anything, the Premier League side were lucky to leave Alkmaar with only a 1-0 defeat.
Despite having less possession, AZ mustered four more shots on target as they put the visitors’ shaky defence to the sword time and time again.
Former Spurs striker Troy Parrott was a constant thorn in his old club’s side and he would love nothing more than to strike on his return to North London this Thursday.
The Irishman has four Europa League goals this season, as well as 12 more in the Eredivisie.
But if the best version of Spurs turns up in front of the home crowd, they should progress to the quarter-finals at a canter.
Postecoglou’s men came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth last weekend and the manager is finally welcoming key players back from injury, namely centre-back duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
However, while Spurs should fancy themselves to get the job done, AZ previously highlighted their ability to perform away from home in Europe by drawing 2-2 at Turkish high-flyers Galatasaray in the play-offs
What a match we have in store!
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Spurs are red-hot favourites to secure a much-needed victory at odds of 1.46. AZ are priced at 6.00 to silence the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while the draw is 4.45.
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips
Heung-Min Son to score anytime @ 2.70
While Spurs captain Son has been far from at his best this season, he nearly always seems to deliver in the biggest games. The South Korean star has three goals in the Europa League so far and we are backing him to increase that tally vs AZ.
Tottenham to score over 2.5 goals @ 2.55
If Spurs manage to score early, it could be a long night for the visitors. The English side were the joint-second top scorers in the League Phase and are the second-top scorers in the Premier League, despite sitting 13th in the table!
Tottenham to win 2-1, 3-1 or 4-1 @ 4.00
But Spurs nearly always seem to concede, evidenced by their lowly top-flight position, so we like the looks of the odds for this selection of scorelines in their favour.
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