AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 06.03.2025

• Date and Time: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 18:45 GMT+1
• Venue: AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar, Netherlands

AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Preview and Team News 

AZ Alkmaar Team News

AZ Alkmaar enters this Europa League Round of 16 first-leg tie with a blend of optimism and caution. The Dutch side have been impressive domestically, currently sitting just three points shy of a CL qualifying spot. 

Their European journey has been noteworthy, especially after a commanding 4-1 home victory against Galatasaray in the play-off round. This was followed by a 2-2 draw in Istanbul, securing their place in the RO16. ​

A focal point for AZ is their striker, Troy Parrott, who joined from Tottenham last Summer. He’s been in scintillating form, netting 16 goals across the Eredivisie and Europa League so far, 12 of which were scored at home. His familiarity with Spurs‘ defensive setup could pose significant challenges for the visitors.

Under the guidance of manager Maarten Martens, AZ Alkmaar employs a dynamic 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing width and fluid attacking movements. The midfield trio, led by captain Jordy Clasie, focuses on controlling possession and dictating the game’s tempo. 

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— AZ (@AZAlkmaar) February 28, 2025

Full-backs are integral to their offensive strategy, often overlapping to provide width. They allow wingers Mayckel Lahdo and Ernest Poku to cut inside and create goal-scoring opportunities.​ Parrott’s role as the central striker is pivotal. His ability to drop deep and link play, combined with his sharp movements in the box, makes him a constant threat. 

AZ’s pressing strategy is aggressive, aiming to disrupt the opponent’s build-up play and capitalize on turnovers. However, this approach can leave them vulnerable to quick counter-attacks, a weakness that Tottenham might exploit.

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— AZ (@AZAlkmaar) February 28, 2025

Alkmaar have been relatively fortunate in terms of injuries, and maintaining a stable squad. However, they’ll be without defender David Møller Wolfe on Thursday. He’s serving a suspension following a red card in their previous Europa League meeting. ​

AZ predicted lineup vs Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Owusu-Oduro; Kasius, Goes, Penetra; Wolfe, Clasie, Koopmeiners, Poku; Mijnans, Lahdo; Parrott.

Tottenham Team News

Tottenham Hotspur approaches Thursday’s match with returning optimism and lingering concerns. 

The team have been plagued by injuries this season, leading to inconsistent performances. However, recent weeks have seen key players returning to action, bolstering the club’s morale. ​

In recent fixtures, Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory against Brentford, followed by a 1-0 home win over Manchester United. 

They continued their strong performance with a 4-1 away triumph against Ipswich Town. However, they faced a setback on February 26, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat in front of their fans to Manchester City.

Ange Postecoglou has instilled an attacking philosophy, typically setting up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The double pivot of Bentancur and Bissouma provides a balance between defense and attack, with the former often advancing to support the offensive play. Maddison operates as the central attacking midfielder, orchestrating plays and linking up with the front line.​

The wide areas are crucial for Spurs, with Kulusevski and Son providing pace and creativity. Richarlison, leading the line, offers physicality and pressing from the front.

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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 26, 2025

Tottenham’s injury situation has improved. Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, and Timo Werner are back in action. Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Dominic Solanke are also nearly ready to return and are expected to bolster the team for upcoming commitments.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs AZ Alkmaar (3-5-2): Vicario; Porro, Gray, Danso; Spence, Maddison, Bentancur, Sarr, Kulusevski; Johnson, Son.

AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Prediction 

• Pick: Both teams to score
• Odds: 1.5 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 2-2 Tottenham

AZ Alkmaar’s home form in the Europa League has been outstanding, but Tottenham possesses the quality to exploit their defensive vulnerabilities. 

Expect a tightly contested encounter. Spurs will look to play on the counterattack, while the hosts aim to control possession. The absence of Cristian Romero might expose the guests defensively, but their attacking firepower should still pose problems for their rivals.

AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total Over 2.5
• Odds: 1.58 (22Bet)

AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham have displayed attacking prowess this season. The home side have normalised 1.7 goals per game in the Eredivisie and 1.9 in the Europa League. Spurs score nearly two per fixture in the Premier League and over two in Europe. 

However, both teams also concede regularly, with Tottenham allowing 1.44 goals per domestic event and the home squad showing defensive frailties in European competition. The guests’ recent 6-3 loss to Liverpool and AZ’s 3.5-goal-per-game Europa League average highlight their vulnerabilities. 

Considering these trends, an open, high-scoring match is anticipated, making over 2.5 goals a strong betting pick.

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