Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
Last weekend, Tottenham Hotspur made a triumphant return to action following the international break. Their emphatic victory over West Ham United (4:1) in the derby will boost the team’s confidence ahead of their home fixture against AZ Alkmaar, where the London side are considered the clear favourites.
Tottenham Hotspur
In their opening Europa League matches, Tottenham Hotspur have shown consistent form against Qarabağ (3:0) and Ferencváros (2:1), accumulating a total of 3.06 xG. Son Heung-min missed both games due to injury—however, the captain is back in the fold, and now the standout performer is Dejan Kulusevski. The Swedish international has provided 1+1 in his last two matches for both club and country, and before the international break, he helped dismantle Manchester United (3:0).
AZ Alkmaar
A challenging trip to London could extend AZ Alkmaar’s losing streak, which currently stands at four matches. During this run, they have conceded seven goals while failing to score in two of those encounters. Against Athletic Bilbao (0:2) in Bilbao, the Dutch side managed only 0.32 xG with two shots on target—such statistics pose a significant challenge against any top-five team from Europe’s elite leagues.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
Against Tottenham Hotspur, AZ Alkmaar will be forced to play defensively. The sharp counter-attacks of the London side will prove decisive—backing the favourite to win is a very reliable bet.
