Tottenham Hotspur aims to overcome a goal deficit and reach the quarterfinals of Europe League on Thursday night when they are welcoming Az Alkmaar.
The first game of its last 16 draws was won by 1-0 by the Dutch dress, as Lucas Bergvall’s own goal was expensive for TiesLeaving them with an upward battle to advance to the last eight. They need to gain two clear goals to advance regulation or additional time, with a penalty shot deciding the encounter if the sides cannot be separated.
The recent form suggests that Lilywhites could do a hard work on Thursday’s adventure, as they desperately seek to end the 17 -year -old trophy drought, without victories in their last three. Were a little fortunate to avoid defeat at the weekend, causing behind to get a hard struggle 2-2 tie with Bournemouth to the Premier League.
Az allowed himself to the free weekend and will be refreshed for his visit to the north of London, even if they were beaten by 1-0 in Spurs during the league phase. They will secure an impressive scalp and will make it beyond the last 16 if they are able to avoid defeat.
Here is 90 minutes Guide for a Spurs clash.
Tottenham vs az alkmaar record head to head (all games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Tottenham |
The alkmaar |
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Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth – 03/09/25 |
Alkmaar is 1-0 Tottenham – 03/06/25 |
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Alkmaar is 1-0 Tottenham – 03/06/25 |
Heerenveen 3-1 Az Alkmaar – 03/02/25 |
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Tottenham 0-1 Man City – 02/26/25 |
Heracles 2-2 (3-4p) AZ Alkmaar-27/02/25 |
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Ipswich 1-4 Tottenham – 22/02/25 |
AZ ALKMAAR 1-0 Fortune Sittard – 23/02/25 |
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Tottenham 1-0 MAN UTD – 16/02/25 |
Galatasaray 2-2 AZ ALKMAAR – 02/20/25 |
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TV Channel/Stream Live |
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UK |
TNT Sports 3, Discovery+, Discovery+ App |
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United States |
Paramount+, vix |
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Canada |
Dazn Canada |
Tottenham will be without Kevin Danso for Thursday crash after winter signing suffered a rope injury against Bournemouth. However, with better news, Davies again contains again for training.
Ange Postecoglou has to face without Rodrigo Bentancur on Thursday due to suspension after he collected a third yellow card in the Europa League campaign in Alkmaar. Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski are also missing as they recover from injuries.
Radu Dragusin is found for the rest of the season, while Fraser Forster, Antonin Kinsky, Timo Werner and Sergio Reguilon are not eligible for not being selected in the EUROPA League staff.
Tottenham predicted the line vs az alkmaar (4-2-3-1): Vicar; Porro, Romero, Van Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Sarr; Johnson, Maddler, son; Solanke.
Az suffered two new mishaps of new injuries during the first stage, as both Mayckel Lahdo and his Kasius replacement dense were removed during victory due to fitness problems. It is not expected to return on Thursday.
The duo has joined Sven Mijnans, SEM Westerveld, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink and Jayden Addai in the treatment room.
Troy Parrot joined Az de Spurs during the summer and will direct the line against his former side for the third time this season.
Az Alkmaar predicted Training against Tottenham (4-3-3): Owus-Oduro; Maikuma, go, think, wolfe; Clasie, Kingmer, Koopmeiners; Paul, Parrot, Sadq.
It is almost impossible to predict how much Tottenha will attend on Thursday, but they have to improve the biggest game of their season so far. Postecoglou cannot face his side to replicate the Limp actions in recent weeks.
The attacker of Tottenham is the one that offers hope, as well as the recent returns of key defenders. They need to rediscover their mojo in the final third after some poorly characteristic life outings.
Az will cause Spurs problems, but Lilywhites may have enough in the tank to take the last eight.
