AZ Alkmaar vs. Roma - prediction, free online streaming , lineups

As the Europa League clash between FC Porto and Olympiacos approaches, anticipation builds among fans and analysts alike. Scheduled for January 23, 2025, this match presents a critical juncture for both teams within the tournament. Porto enters the contest with a tumultuous start to the year, having suffered three consecutive losses in domestic competitions . Despite these setbacks, Porto boasts an impressive home record in the Europa League this season, suggesting that they may regain their form on familiar ground.

The Giallorossi head to Holland on Thursday looking to officially secure a place in the knockout rounds of this year’s Europa League. Therefore, Claudio Ranieri will likely opt for a full-strength lineup, given that the squad hasn’t played against Genoa since last Friday. And given the rest ahead of the midweek fixture and the current state of the Serie A table, the fixture on Sunday against Udinese is more likely to see some line-up rotation.

That means we’ll see the usual backline of Evan Ndicka, Gianluca Mancini, and Mats Hummels in front of Mile Svilar. Playing in the wide roles will again be Angeliño on the left and Alexis Saelemaekers on the right. Manu Koné returns in central midfield, Paulo Dybala takes up the attacking midfield role, and Artem Dovbyk features as the striker, all reprising their roles from the last match day.

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Roma are likely to sit in and make themselves as difficult as possible for AZ Alkmaar to break them down. As a result, this could prove to be cagey encounter with the hosts needing to be wary of the counter-attack, even if they are dominating possession. Therefore, it would be a surprise if we saw many goals scored across this contest.

The match outcome could go either way, but with chances potentially being few and far between over the course of 90 minutes, it’s worth considering backing under 2.5 goals to be scored between these two clubs.

AZ Alkmaar possible starting lineup: Owusu-Oduro; Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Koopmeiners, Clasie; Poku, Mijnans, Lahdo; Parrott

Roma possible starting lineup: Svilar; Mancini, Hermoso, Angelino; Celik, Kone, Paredes, El Shaarawy; Pisilli, Baldanzi; Dovbyk

In contrast, Olympiacos arrives at Estádio do Dragão with considerable momentum. Under the guidance of José Luis Mendilibar, they remain unbeaten in their last 16 matches across all competitions. This remarkable streak reflects not only their tactical prowess but also their resilience as a team. However, historical performance against Portuguese clubs presents a challenge for Olympiacos; they have struggled to secure favorable outcomes in previous encounters with teams from Portugal. As such, both clubs will be keenly aware of the stakes involved as they seek to solidify their positions within Group E of the Europa League.

While predictions indicate a tightly contested match—with analysts favoring Porto to edge out Olympiacos by a scoreline of 2-1 —the absence of information regarding free online broadcast options remains disappointing for fans eager to follow the action live. The lack of accessible viewing platforms highlights ongoing challenges within sports broadcasting and fan engagement strategies in contemporary football.

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Sarah H

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