Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar predictions, betting tips and odds: Spurs' returning stars to see off Dutch visitors

Where to watch Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar

You can watch Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League at 8pm on Thursday, March 13, live on TNT Sports 3

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar prediction & best bet

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Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar odds

Here are the latest odds ahead of Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar predictions

Would it be unfair to say that Ange Postecoglou's future hinges on Tottenham's Europa League last 16 second leg against AZ Alkmaar?

While he would be unlikely to depart immediately, with his team out of both domestic cups and 13th in the Premier League, another defeat may accelerate Spurs' search for a summer replacement.

Their hopes of playing continental football next term look slim but winning this tournament represents a route back into the Champions League, which could see Postecoglou stay for another season.

Tottenham were listless during last Thursday's defeat in Alkmaar, managing just one shot on target, but subsequently recovered from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Similar spirit is required if they are to prolong their Europa League campaign against an AZ side protecting a 1-0 lead after Lucas Bergvall's own goal.

Introduced at half-time against Bournemouth, Bergvall should go back into the side, as could Micky van de Ven, who will be tasked with marking former Tottenham youngster Troy Parrott.

Spurs have already beaten AZ at home when Richarlison's penalty was the only goal in the pair's League Phase clash in October.

The enormity of this game suggests a cagey contest but context is key, and it is worth considering that AZ are sixth in the Eredivisie and have failed to win away in Europe.

Spurs are the only team not to have scored twice against them in that run but are a better side with the fit-again Van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke available and can secure a crucial victory. At the prices, a home win by more than two goals looks the best bet.

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Key stat

AZ Alkmaar have conceded two or more goals in four of their five away games in the Europa League

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar team news

Tottenham
Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended after picking up a third yellow card of the competition in the Netherlands, while Kevin Danso is injured. Fraser Forster, Antonin Kinsky, Sergio Reguilon, Radu Dragusin and Timo Werner are ineligible.

AZ Alkmaar
Mayckel Lahdo, Denso Kasius, Sven Mijnans and Ruben van Bommel are all absent for AZ.

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar predicted line-ups

Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Gray, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Subs: Pedro Porro, Sarr, Bissouma, Moore, Odobert, Tel, Scarlett.

AZ Alkmaar (4-3-3): Owusu-Oduro; Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Poku, Parrott, Sadiq.
Subs: Martins Indi, De Wit, Smit, Dekker, Verhulst, Belic, Van Duijn.

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Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Bet Builder player stats

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Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar bet builder predictions

Son Heung-min to score
The South Korean forward has scored three times in this competition

Both teams to score 
AZ have scored in their last three Europa League away games

David Moller Wolfe to be booked
The Norwegian defender has received four yellow cards in the Europa League

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