AZ Alkmaar v Tottenham preview: Team news, betting odds, lineups, where to watch
Tottenham will turn their attentions to the Europa League when they travel to face Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening.
Spurs’ winning run was brought to an abrupt end when they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal.
However, results in the Premier League mean little in terms of success, with the Europa League their only remaining chance of a trophy ahead of Thursday’s clash (6 March).
Now at the knockout stages of the competition, a win will be crucial in Holland as they look to find a way through to the quarter-finals against AZ Alkmaar.
Preview
AZ Alkmaar are having a mixed campaign of their own, with the Dutch side sitting sixth in the Eredivisie, though they will be quietly optimistic ahead of the clash, given the fact they are at home.
As for Tottenham, they simply need to find a way to achieve success through this competition after being knocked out of both domestic cups and finding themselves firmly in mid-table.
| 2024/25 season | Position | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| Tottenham | 13 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 53 | 38 | 15 |
It has been a dismal season in general for Tottenham, though injury concerns have certainly hampered their ability to make anything of it.
Tottenham are heavy favourites for the game, though they will still need to be at their best to get a result.
Form Guide (All competitions)
AZ: LDWDW
Tottenham: LWWLL
Head-To-Head
Tottenham 1-0 AZ (October 2024)
Team News
Tottenham will be hopeful that Cristian Romero is fit enough to play against AZ, having recently returned from an injury sustained back in December.
Micky Van De Ven is also edging closer to a return alongside Dominic Solanke, while Richarlison is still sidelined with an injury.
Dejan Kulusevski is the latest injury concern for Spurs, and is likely to miss the encounter.
As for the hosts, Mexx Meerdink, Ruben van Bommel, Jayden Addai and Sven Mijnans are all expected to be absent from the squad, though there will be a familiar face on the pitch.
Troy Parrott has been in fine form in Holland ever since his departure from Tottenham, and he is almost nailed on to start the encounter.
Predicted lineups
AZ: Oduro, Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe, Belic, Koopmeiners, Lahdo, Buurmeester, Poku, Parrott
Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Danso, Spence, Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison, Johnson, Son, Tel
Where to watch?
Tottenham’s clash with AZ Alkmaar will be televised live on TNT Sports for UK viewers, with the game scheduled to take place on Thursday, 6 March at 5:45pm GMT.
Betting odds (Bet365)
AZ: 12/5
Draw: 13/5
Tottenham: 21/20
Prediction – AZ 1-3 Tottenham
Tottenham should have more than enough in the tank to secure themselves a healthy advantage ahead of the reverse fixture, though they will need to be at their best.
In encounters like this, the opposition can be easily underestimated, and AZ certainly have the players that can cause a threat.
However, a win for Postecoglou’s side should be somewhat comfortable if they are able to replicate some of their previous performances in the Europa League.