The fourth-round match of the Europa League 2024/25 group stage between AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) and Fenerbahce (Turkey) is set to take place on November 7th at the AFAS Stadium. AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahce: prediction and betting odds, statistics. Probable line-ups for the match AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahce AZ Alkmaar (4-3-3): Rom-Jayden Owusu-Oduro – Seya Maykuma, Aleshandre Correia, David Wolfe, Maxim Dekker – Jordi Clasie, Sven Meynans, Kristian Belic – Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott, Ruben van Bommel. Fenerbahce (4-3-3): Dominik Livakovic – Jayden Osterwalde, Caglar Soyuncu, Alexander Djiku, Mert Muldur – Sofyan Amrabat, Fred, Sebastian Szymanski – Dusan Tadic, Youssef En-Nesyri, Allan Saint-Maximin. The starting line-ups for each team are based on their last match in this tournament. AZ Alkmaar The Dutch club suffered its second consecutive 'dry' defeat in the Europa League, losing in the previous round to Tottenham with a score of 0-1. Recall that AZ Alkmaar started with a victory over Elfsborg (3:2). Thus, the club has yet to keep a clean sheet in the current Europa League campaign. Moreover, they have conceded in 7 consecutive matches in Europe's second-tier competition. In the Europa League standings, the team from the Netherlands is in 24th place, trailing the top eight by 4 points. - The club's uncompromising series in the EL counts 6 matches (2 wins, 4 losses). - On their home turf, AZ Alkmaar has not lost in 13 matches in this tournament, claiming 6 victories. - There was an exchange of goals in 6 out of the last 7 home matches of the team in the Europa League. Fenerbahce The Istanbul side drew their last two Europa League matches with the same score of 1:1, sharing the spoils with Twente and Manchester United. Fenerbahce began the group stage with a victory over Union (2:1). With 5 points collected, the team sits in 14th place in the Europa League standings, 2 points ahead of their upcoming opponent. The Turkish club has scored in all matches of the current campaign, and their scoring streak in Europe's second most significant tournament extends to 4 matches. - No more than 2 goals were scored in 5 out of the last 6 matches of the Istanbul team in the Europa League. - The team has not lost in 15 out of the last 16 matches in this tournament (9 wins, 6 draws). - Fenerbahce conceded in 6 out of the last 8 away matches in the EL. AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahce: match prediction The Dutch side deservedly lost their last Europa League match in London, but it was hard to expect them to earn points in an away game against Tottenham. However, at home, AZ Alkmaar regularly accumulates points, not losing to anyone in the Europa League for 13 matches since 2018. The Turks, in turn, are more of a home team and win away games much less frequently. In the current campaign, Fenerbahce already played away against another Dutch club, Twente, and could not take a victory (1:1). I believe that this time the visitors will fail to earn all three points. The Dutch, riding on an impressive unbeaten home streak, are unlikely to lose. And the only match they played at their home stadium in the group stage of the EL was won, defeating Elfsborg. Therefore, my prediction is "AZ Alkmaar win or draw" with odds of 1.58. Author: Roman Sedov
AZ Alkmaar are in desperate need of a victory to break their losing streak and keep their playoff hopes alive, particularly given their challenging injury situation. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe are steadily progressing, looking to solidify their strong position in the Europa League group and extend their unbeaten run.
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar started the season well, but due to squad issues and injuries to key players, they have lost their previous momentum, dropping six of their last seven matches across all competitions. Significant personnel losses, including defender Bruno Martins Indi, the suspended David Wolfe, and injuries to crucial midfielders like Lewis Schouten and Zico Buurmeester, have adversely affected the team's performance. In their last seven games, the Dutch side have conceded an average of 1.5 goals per match, reflecting their rather weak defence. Despite these challenges, AZ Alkmaar have shown promise in counter-attacks, with their ability to convert chances being one of the few bright spots. Additionally, playing at home, they have consistently found the net in their past six matches, which should alert Fenerbahçe.
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe, under the guidance of José Mourinho, are displaying stable form, with six wins in their last ten matches and only one loss. They attack confidently, with key players like Dušan Tadić and Edin Džeko contributing significantly with a combined total of 17 goals and 9 assists. On the road, Fenerbahçe typically maintain high productivity: they have scored in each of their 17 matches this season. However, their average goals conceded exceeds one per game, leaving opportunities for opponents. Their offensive strategy relies heavily on fast counter-attacks and powerful shots from veterans, while the defence struggles due to the absence of Jayden Oosterwolde.
AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahçe Prediction
Considering the current form of both AZ Alkmaar and Fenerbahçe, an attacking game from both sides is expected. The Dutch side, under pressure, are aiming to end their unsuccessful streak, while the Istanbul club seek to solidify their lead. A bet on both teams to score seems logical, given that the Turkish side have scored in every one of their 17 games this season, and the Dutch team have not failed to score in six consecutive home matches.
