November 23, 2024
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Tottenham will welcome in the third round of the Europa League on Thursday from 21:00 THE Alkmaar in his stadium.
In the previous round, the home team defeated Ferencvaros 1:2, while the visitors lost to Athletic Bilbao, with a score of 2:0.
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Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar: Odds
Tottenham
Tottenham’s season is getting more and more dramatic. After conceding three goals in just 20 minutes and losing to Brighton less than two weeks ago, they managed to recover and beat West Ham 4:1, reversing the result from 0:1.
This victory allowed them to stay in the competition for the top five of the Premier League.
Also, Tottenham are unbeaten in the Europa League, with both of their wins in that competition coming on the heels of victories in the Premier League, which positions them well for their first meeting with AZ Alkmaar.
Coach Ange Postecoglou he used his previous experience with Ferencváros to secure a 2-1 win for Spurs in their previous Europa League game.
Before that, he led Celtic to a 2-0 win against Alkmaar in the 2021/22 Europa League group stage. Now he leads a team that, since the beginning of the 2020/21 season. has not lost a single home game in European competitions, except for one forced surrender against Rennes due to Covid.
The only injured players that coach Postecoglou will not be able to count on are Wilson Odobert i Djed Spencewhile it is Lucas Bergvall under a question mark.
THE Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar is facing difficult circumstances, and the pressure is on the coach Maartena Martensa increases after the 2:1 defeat against the defending champion PSV.
It is their longest losing streak in all competitions (4 defeats) since 2002, despite their defense not conceding more than two goals in any game.
This includes their only away appearance at this stage, where they were beaten 2-0 by Athletic Club and failed to score.
This result may be a sign of the difficulties they will face in their remaining away games, with Alkmaar having lost each of their last four European away games, including three in the lower-ranked European Conference League 2023/24.
As for injuries, they are out of the protocol for the next match Wouter Goes, Ibrahim Sadiq i Lequincio Seafishwhile they are Lewis Schouten i Sem Westerveld under a question mark.
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar: H2H
It is interesting that these two teams have never played a match against each other in history.
Injuries and suspensions
Tottenham: Wilson Odobert, Djed Spence, Lucas Bergvall
THE Alkmaar: Wouter Goes, Ibrahim Sadiq, Lequincio Zeefuik, Lewis Schouten, Sem Westerveld
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar: Betting Tip
It seems that in this match, anything but a victory for the home team would be a real surprise. Tottenham play at their stadium, they are in much better shape than the visitors, and they are also ranked better, so our betting suggestion is a convincing victory for the home team.
Date and time: 24.10.2024. 21:00
Tip: Handicap Tottenham (-1.5)
Course: 2.13
Bookmaker: 20 bets
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