Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar: Preview, predictions and lineups
Publish : Thursday, 2025-03-13 ( Europe/London )
Previewing Tottenham’s Europa League last 16 second leg with AZ Alkmaar, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.
Tottenham Hotspur are aiming to overcome a one-goal deficit and reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night when they host AZ Alkmaar.
The first leg of their last 16 tie was won 1-0 by the Dutch outfit as Lucas Bergvall's own goal proved costly for Spurs, leaving them with an uphill battle to progress to the last eight. They must win by two clear goals to progress in regulation or extra time, with a penalty shootout deciding the encounter if the sides cannot be separated.
Recent form suggests the Lilywhites could make hard work of Thursday's affair as they desperately seek to end their 17-year trophy drought, with no victories in their last three. They were somewhat fortunate to avoid defeat at the weekend, coming from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Here is 90min's guide to a crunch clash for Spurs.
What time does Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar kick-off?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Date: Thursday 13 March
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Joao Pinheiro (POR)
- VAR: Tiago Martins (POR)
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar head-to-head record (all games)
- Tottenham: 1 win
- AZ Alkmaar: 1 win
- Draws: 0
- Last meeting: AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham (6 March 2025) - Europa League
Current form (all competitions)
Tottenham | AZ Alkmaar |
|---|---|
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth - 09/03/25 | AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham - 06/03/25 |
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham - 06/03/25 | Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar - 02/03/25 |
Tottenham 0-1 Man City - 26/02/25 | Heracles 2-2 (3-4p) AZ Alkmaar - 27/02/25 |
Ipswich 1-4 Tottenham - 22/02/25 | AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Fortuna Sittard - 23/02/25 |
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd - 16/02/25 | Galatasaray 2-2 AZ Alkmaar - 20/02/25 |
How to watch Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar on TV - UK & US
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 3, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | Paramount+, ViX |
Canada | DAZN Canada |
Tottenham team news
Tottenham will be without Kevin Danso for Thursday's clash after the winter signing suffered a hamstring injury against Bournemouth. However, in better news, Ben Davies is back in contention having returned to training.
Ange Postecoglou must cope without Rodrigo Bentancur on Thursday due to suspension after he picked up a third yellow card of the Europa League campaign in Alkmaar. Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski are also missing as they recover from injury.
Radu Dragusin is out for the remainder of the season, while Fraser Forster, Antonin Kinsky, Timo Werner and Sergio Reguilon are all ineligible to feature having not been selected in the Europa League squad.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs AZ Alkmaar
Tottenham predicted lineup vs AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Sarr; Johnson, Maddison, Son; Solanke.
AZ Alkmaar team news
AZ suffered two fresh injury setbacks during the first leg as both Mayckel Lahdo and his replacement Denso Kasius were withdrawn during the victory due to fitness issues. Neither are expected to return on Thursday.
The duo have joined Sven Mijnans, Sem Westerveld, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink and Jayden Addai in the treatment room.
Troy Parrott joined AZ from Spurs over the summer and will lead the line against his former side for the third time this season.
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup vs Tottenham
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-3-3): Owusu-Oduro; Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Poku, Parrott, Sadiq.
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar score prediction
It's almost impossible to predict which Tottenham we will witness on Thursday but they must improve for the biggest game of their season thus far. Postecoglou can ill-afford his side to replicate the limp performances of recent weeks.
Tottenham's attacking quality is what offers them hope, as well as the recent returns of key defenders. They need to rediscover their mojo in the final third after some uncharacteristically lifeless outings.
AZ will cause Spurs issues but the Lilywhites may just have enough in the tank to squeeze into the last eight.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 AZ Alkmaar
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