Tottenham Hotspur vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar predictions ahead of this Europa League clash. Tottenham Hotspur, one of the Europa League favourites, host struggling AZ Alkmaar on Thursday as they continue their pursuit of a long-awaited trophy, aiming to capitalise on Alkmaar’s poor form. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

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Europa League | League Stage | Oct 24, 2024 at 8pm UK at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions

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Will AZ Alkmaar Be Able to End Tottenham’s European Dominance?

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  • Tottenham’s home invincibility: Spurs have gone unbeaten in their last 14 European games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with 12 wins and six clean sheets in the Europa League alone.
  • AZ Alkmaar’s English woes: AZ have lost all eight of their previous European trips to England, conceding at least two goals in each of those encounters.
  • Tottenham’s goalscoring prowess: Spurs are averaging 2.5 goals per game in the Europa League this season, while AZ are conceding two goals per match in the competition.

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Atalanta to Win
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Atalanta are favourites to beat AC Milan, driven by Retegui’s superb form and their home dominance. Milan’s away struggles and defensive issues make a Rossoneri victory unlikely.
Atalanta 2-1
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Atalanta are tipped for a 2-1 win over AC Milan, with Retegui shining. Milan’s counterattacking threat through Leão may trouble Atalanta, but their defensive resilience should prevail.

As Tottenham Hotspur prepare to host AZ Alkmaar in their third Europa League fixture, there’s a distinct contrast between the two teams’ fortunes. On one side, you have Tottenham, buoyed by a resounding 4-1 win over West Ham, seemingly back in their groove. On the other, AZ are enduring a nightmare run of four consecutive defeats – the worst form they’ve shown in over two decades. While the hosts will look to maintain their perfect start in the competition, AZ are in desperate need of a revival. Yet, travelling to North London might be more of a horror show than a remedy for the Dutch side’s ailing form.

Despite some wobbles, Tottenham have been imperious at home in Europe. AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, look like they are sleepwalking through their campaign, as their domestic and continental form continues to spiral. This clash could either solidify Spurs as one of the competition’s frontrunners or, if AZ manage to find a spark, deliver a surprise twist to this narrative. But can AZ really trouble the North London outfit? Based on form, it feels like Tottenham have the upper hand – but football’s unpredictability always looms.

Best Bet: Tottenham to Lead at Half-Time and Full-Time

Given the current landscape, Tottenham/Tottenham Half-Time/Full-Time seems like the smartest bet here, and there’s plenty of reasoning to back that up. Firstly, Tottenham have been lethal in the opening periods of their recent matches. Their ability to rally, even after setbacks like the early goal they conceded to West Ham, shows a mental toughness that often separates the good teams from the great ones.

AZ, by contrast, look lost. They’ve struggled to cope with the level of competition since their first win against Elfsborg, and their results have been woeful. They’ve been shipping goals left, right, and centre, losing three league matches on the bounce. What’s worse? In all eight of their previous European trips to England, AZ have failed to win and have consistently conceded two or more goals. It doesn’t take a tactical genius to see the problems they’re likely to face at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham’s home form in Europe is another key factor. Spurs haven’t lost in their last 14 European fixtures on home soil, a run that includes 12 wins. Impressively, they haven’t even conceded in their six Europa League games at their new stadium. Ange Postecoglou’s side know how to play in Europe, particularly at home, and they’ve made the stadium a fortress. With the likes of Richarlison, whose hunger for goals is as palpable as ever, Tottenham will most likely look to strike early and control the game from the get-go.

AZ’s defensive record is a glaring weak spot. They’ve conceded two goals per game in this season’s Europa League and simply don’t look capable of holding their own defensively. Against a Spurs side that boasts a creative midfield and potent forward line, this looks like a recipe for disaster for the Dutch outfit. Tottenham are likely to pounce on AZ’s weaknesses and deliver a decisive blow before the half-time whistle.

AZ Alkmaar’s fragility in defence against Tottenham’s relentless attack should see Spurs take the lead early and never look back,” as BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington summarises. “Tottenham’s attacking pressure, combined with AZ’s shakiness, makes the Half-Time/Full-Time bet one of the strongest on the market.”

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Correct Score Prediction: Tottenham 4-0 AZ Alkmaar

Building off the rationale behind the Half-Time/Full-Time bet, the correct score prediction for this match should reflect a one-sided affair. Given Tottenham’s form at home and AZ’s dire run, a 4-0 win for Spurs seems like a likely outcome.

Tottenham have scored freely in this competition so far, putting three past Qarabag even after going down to 10 men. When they click, they can be ruthless. AZ’s defensive frailties – conceding four goals in just two Europa League matches – offer little hope that they can hold out against Tottenham’s firepower. The North London club’s ability to create chances and capitalise on them is reflected in their 2.5 goals per game average in the Europa League, alongside an impressive average of 13.5 shots per game.

On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar’s attacking threat is minimal, and they haven’t posed much danger in front of goal in recent weeks. Their confidence will likely take another hit if they concede early, and that could lead to a total collapse by the time the final whistle blows.

With Tottenham likely to dominate possession, AZ will be chasing shadows, and given that the Dutch side has failed to score in some of their recent games, it’s plausible to predict they won’t find the back of the net in this fixture. Tottenham’s defensive organisation, bolstered by Dragusin’s return, should be enough to keep AZ at bay.

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