Europa League: Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar Odds, Preview, and Picks (Mar 13)
Tottenham will have a challenge on their hands to remain in Europa League contention this week. Spurs suffered a shock defeat in the Netherlands against AZ Alkmaar last Thursday, meaning that they will need to ensure that they make home advantage count against their Dutch opponents this week.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
- How To Watch: Paramount+
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tottenham | -225 |
| Draw | +350 |
| AZ Alkmaar | +550 |
Match Preview
There will be huge pressure on Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham side this week, as they must secure a home win over AZ Alkmaar if they are to remain in the Europa League. Spurs were narrowly beaten in the Netherlands last week, as Lucas Bergvall’s own goal ensures that the Dutch visitors will have an advantage to defend this Thursday.
However, Tottenham will take confidence from their home record against Dutch sides. Spurs have won four of their last five against teams from the Netherlands in North London, with their only defeat coming against Ajax in the Champions League in April 2019.
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AZ Alkmaar will also be looking to buck their negative trends. The Dutch side have lost on all nine of their visits to England in European away matches. Their poor away record also sees them have a 0% win rate in the nation, meaning no side in the competition has lost more in the country than AZ.
Tottenham’s attacking players have sparkled in the Europa League, as they have netted at least once in each of their 29 home matches. The last match in which they failed to score was a 0-0 draw against Lazio in September 2012.
It could also be important to note that AZ are winless in their last ten away matches in Europe since a success against Lazio in March 2023. AZ have only endured a longer winless sequence on their travels between October 2007 and November 2011.
Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar Picks
Tottenham remain very challenging to oppose despite suffering a shock defeat in the Netherlands last week. For that reason, Spurs look good value to record a win by at least a two-goal margin, which would ensure their progression through to the next round.
Free Pick:
- Tottenham
