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Tottenham vs AZ Prediction: Ange's men look to maintain 100% record

Tottenham are one of five teams to have won their opening two matches in the Europa League so far

 
1:17pm on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Tottenham will look to make it three wins out of three in the Europa League when they face AZ on Thursday evening.

Despite Ange Postecoglou making a raft of changes for both matches against Qarabag and Ferencvaros, Spurs won their European fixtures 3-0 and 2-1.

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Tottenham Recent Form

In the Premier League, Spurs have lost three and won three from their last six.

They lost against Newcastle, Arsenal and Brighton and emerged victorious versus Brentford, Man Utd and West Ham.

They've won three of their last four and beat the Hammers 4-1 this past weekend.

Tottenham Injury News

Wilson Odobert and Djed Spence are injured here, though Radu Dragusin is available after suspension.

Postecoglou made plenty of changes in the two previous Europa League games so expect the likes of Timo Werner, Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, Mikey Moore, Archie Gray and Ben Davies to be given starts.

Last Tottenham Lineup

Here's how Tottenham lined up against West Ham.

AZ Recent Form

AZ are on a poor run of four straight defeats.

They have lost three in a row in the Eredivisie against Utrecht, Fortuna Sittard and PSV, while they lost 2-0 on Europa League Matchday Two versus Athletic Club.

On Matchday One, they beat Elfsborg 3-2 at home.

AZ Injury News

AZ will be without Ibrahim Sadiq, Bruno Martins Indi, Mexx Merdink and Wouter Goes.

Last AZ Lineup

Here's how AZ lined up against PSV.

Tottenham - Player To Watch

With a lot of changes expected, it is likely that Timo Werner will be given another opportunity to impress. So far this season, he has not taken advantage of those opportunities, with zero goals and just one assist to his name.

AZ - Player To Watch

This is a big night for Troy Parrot as AZ's top goalscorer this campaign returns to the club where he spent seven years as a youngster.

He has six goals to his name this season.

Tottenham vs AZ - Prediction

Should Postecoglou make a plethora of changes, he'll find this one a bit more difficult as AZ are a better team than Qarabag and Ferencvaros. However, the visitors are low on confidence due to their poor form so Spurs should still have enough to win.

Scoreline prediction - Tottenham 2-1 AZ

Tottenham vs AZ - Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals Scored

- In Tottenham's last five games, 19 goals have been scored

- In AZ's last five games, 14 goals have been scored

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AZ
  Average Match Rating  
6.4
  Home  
6.6
5.8
  Away  
6.0
6.1
  Total  
6.2

Match statistics

Tottenham
Statistics
AZ
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
10
12
Draws
2
2
Losses
8
6
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
38
42
Goals Per Game
1.90
2.10
More > 2.5 Goals
15
14
More > 3 Goals
8
7
Scored First in a Match
8
11
Scored Both Halves
9
7
Won More > 1 Goal
7
6
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
29
27
Did Not Score
4
4
Both Teams Scored
12
9
Kept Clean Sheet
4
8
Won Without Conceding
4
7
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
765
672
Possession
62
53
Passes
568
486
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
16
15
Shots on Target
5.90
5.75
Goals out of Shots
0.12
0.14
Crosses
22
15
Offsides
1.83
2.40
Penalties
0.05
0.05
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.20
0.40
Tackles Won
12
12
Clearances
15
18
Interceptions
8.95
8.47
Own Goals
0.05
0.00
Aerials Won
9.84
14
Total Shots Conceded
11
12
Shots on Target Conceded
4.35
4.05
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.13
0.13
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
12
11
Yellow Cards
2.20
1.70
Red Cards
0.05
0.15