Tottenham Hotspur aims to overcome a single goal deficit and arrive in the Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday night, when they hosted AZ Alkmaar.
The first part of their last 16 ties won 1-0 by a Dutch suit, as Lucas Bergvalla’s own goal of Lucas Bergvalla turned out to be expensive Syringeleaving them uphill battles for progress until the last eight. They have to win with two clear goals to progress in regulation or additional time, and the penalty shooting has decided to meet if the sides cannot be separated.
The recent pattern suggests that the Lilywhites could work hard on Thursday because they desperately want to end their 17-year-old drought in the trophy without winning the last three. Had somewhat lucky to avoid defeat over the weekend, coming from behind to ensure a hard fight 2-2 draw with Bournemouth In the Premier League.
The AZ has received a weekend and will refresh themselves for visiting North London, even if they have been beaten 1-0 on the Spurs during the League phase. It will provide an impressive scalp and make it above the last 16 if they can avoid defeat.
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Tottenham vs az Alkmaar Record-to Head-to-Head (all games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth – 09/03/25 |
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham – 06.03.2010. |
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AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham – 06.03.2010. |
Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar – 02.03.2010. |
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Tottenham 0-1 Man City – 26/02/25 |
Herakles 2-2 (3-4p) AZ Alkmaar-27/02/25 |
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Ipswich 1-4 Tottenham – 22/02/25 |
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Fortuna Sittard – 23/02/25 |
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Tottenham 1-0 Man UTD – 16/02/25 |
Galatasaray 2-2 AZ Alkmaar – 20/02/25 |
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TNT Sports 3, Discovery+, Discovery+ App |
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Paramount+, vix |
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Canada |
Dazn Canada |
Tottenham will be without Kevin Dans on a conflict on Thursday after winter signature sustained a lower leg injury against Bournemouth. However, in better news, Ben Davies returned to the claim after returning to training.
Ange Postecoglou must be worn on Thursday without Rodrig Bentancura because of the suspension after picked up the third yellow card of the Europa League campaign in the Alkmaar. Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski are also missing while recovering from injury.
Dragusin is coming out by the end of the season, while Fraser Forster, Antonin Kinsky, Timo Werner and Sergio Regailon are unable to not be elected in the Europa League team.
Tottenham predicted the VS AZ Alkmaar setup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, romero, van de ven, limb; Bergvall, Sarr; Johnson, Maddison, son; Solance.
AZ suffered two sturbs with injuries during the first leg, as both Mayckel Lahdo and his replacement Denso Kasius were withdrawn during victory due to fitness problems. Nor is it expected to return Thursday.
The duo joined Sven Mijans, Sem Westervelu, Ruben Van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink and Jayden Addi in the treatment room.
Troy Parrott joined AZ from Spurs during the summer and will run a line for the third time against its former side of this season.
AZ Alkmaar predicted a lineup against Tottenham (4-3-3): Owus-Oduro; Maikuma, go, peretra, wolfe; Clasie, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Trial, Parrott, Sadiq.
It is almost impossible to predict to which Tottenham we will witness on Thursday, but they have to improve themselves for the biggest game so far. Postecoglou can have a bad approve of his side to replicate limp performances in recent weeks.
Tottenham’s offensive quality is what offers them hope, as well as a recent return of key veterans. They have to rediscover their Mojo in the last third after some atypically lifeless trips.
AZ will cause problems with the Spurs, but the Lilywhites may have enough in the tank to push themselves in the last eight.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 az Alkmaar
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