Ange Postecoglou reiterated that he typically wins trophies during his second season at a club, and the Europa League could present Tottenham with their best chance of silverware in 2024-25.
Spurs have made a solid start to the competition this term after winning each of their opening two matches. The North London club could move to the top of the league standings with a win on Thursday.
AZ Alkmaar have a poor record against English sides, and will have a point to prove after suffering defeat against Athletic Bilbao on matchday two. But, can the Dutch visitors upset the odds in the Europa League this week?
Odds
Tottenham will be an odds-on chance to record a third successive Europa League victory on Thursday. AZ will be a huge outsider on the moneyline.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tottenham | -228 |
| Draw | +388 |
| AZ Alkmaar | +565 |
Spurs and AZ Collide for First Time
| Total | Tottenham | AZ Alkmaar | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Europa League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AZ Alkmaar have lost on all eight previous trips to England, but they will be coming up against Tottenham for the first time on Thursday.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 1.25 First Half Goals @ +105
Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar Key Stats
- AZ have lost on their eight trips to England, conceding at least two goals in all matches over that period.
- Tottenham have won all six of their Europa League matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Archie Gray has created the third-most chances in the competition this season.
Tottenham Team News
Wilson Odobert is the only player missing for Tottenham this week. Richarlison made his return from injury on Saturday and could be handed a first start of the season. Timo Werner, Ben Davies, and Lucas Bergvall will also likely be handed chances to impress.
Possible Lineup
Guglielmo Vicario (GK); Djed Spence, Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Brennan Johnson, Richarlison, Timo Werner
AZ Alkmaar Team News
David Moller Wolfe will be recalled after serving his domestic suspension. However, Bruno Martins Indi, Lequincio Zeefuik, and Mexx Meerdink all miss out with injuries. Lewis Schouten is also expected to miss out this week.
Possible Lineup
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro (GK); Seiya Maikuma, Alexandre Penetra, Maxim Dekker, David Moller Wolfe, Jordy Classie, Kristijan Belic, Ernest Poku, Sven Mijnans, Ruben van Bommel, Troy Parrott
Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar Prediction
Tottenham have been dominant in home matches in the Europa League, scoring 18 unanswered goals in six straight wins.
AZ haven’t been good on the road in the competition, and their poor record against English clubs looks set to continue on Thursday.
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