AZ vs Tottenham Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League

AZ vs Tottenham Preview

• Competition: UEFA Europa League.
• Date: Thursday, March 6.
• Time: 5:45 PM GMT.
• Venue: AFAS Stadion.

AZ vs Tottenham will take place at the AFAS Stadion in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 in the late kick-off slot on March 6. The Dutch side will enter this game on the back of a decent run of form. They have lost just once in their last five matches across competitions, securing three wins and one draw. In this run, AZ have scored 10 times and conceded eight times, keeping just one clean sheet. They lost their last match 3-1 away at Heerenveen and will look to do better next time.

Spurs, on the other hand, are in a slightly worrisome run of form of late. They have won just two of their last five matches across competitions, falling to defeats in each of the other three. Their performances have ranged from being thrashed to doing the thrashing, scoring six and conceding eight. They suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Manchester City last time and will look to improve their performance.

On that note, let's take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.

AZ Team News

Manager Maarten Martens fielded a strong lineup in his team's last match as they fell to a 3-1 defeat away from home. Most players were subpar in that match and the manager used all five subs as well, but there were no new injuries or suspensions to report.

However, they will be without five players for the next match. Jayden Addai (ankle), Mexx Meerdink (hamstring), Ruben van Bommel (leg), Sem Westerveld (knee) and Sven Mijnans (achilles) will all miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Tottenham Team News

Manager Ange Postecoglou continues to field lineups with players out of position as Spurs navigate one of their most injury-stricken seasons in a long time. He fielded a strong lineup last time around as they fell 1-0 to Man City, with no injuries or suspensions to report.

However, six players will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries. Ben Davies (muscle), Cristian Romero (muscle), Dominic Solanke (knee), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Radu Dragusin (cruciate ligament) and Richarlison (calf) will all be unavailable.

AZ vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups

AZ Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro.

Defenders: Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moller Wolfe.

Midfielders: Kristijan Belic, Peer Koopmeiners (C), Zico Buurmeester.

Forwards: Ernest Poku, Mayckel Lahdo, Troy Parrott.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario.

Defenders: Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie.

Midfielders: Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison (C).

Forwards: Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert.

Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have faced off just once prior to their upcoming match. Co-incidentally, that clash happened in the league phase of the Europa League earlier this season, with Tottenham defeating AZ 1-0.

Key Players to Watch

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Parrott will face his former side for the second time within the space of one season, albeit this time at the home of his new club. He already has five goal contributions in this season's Europa League and will look to make it sweeter with a goal or assist against Spurs.

Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)

The Welshman has been in good form for Spurs this season in the UEL, contributing four goals to their cause so far. His runs from wide spaces and ability to be in the box like a poacher make him a lethal component for his team in the final third.

AZ vs Tottenham Prediction

At the moment, AZ are in a much better vein of form compared to Tottenham, and will have home advantage in the first leg. However, Spurs have been at the big stages in recent years and are capable of elevating their game to match the occasion, and should get a draw in the first leg.

Prediction: AZ 2-2 Tottenham.

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