The upcoming Europa League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and AZ Alkmaar promises to be a pivotal encounter, particularly as Tottenham seeks to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 4 PM ET, the match will take place at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium . The live broadcast can be accessed through various platforms including TNT Sports and Paramount+, catering to audiences in different regions .
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.
AZ were afforded the weekend off and will be refreshed for their visit to north London, even if they were beaten 1-0 at Spurs during the league phase. They will secure an impressive scalp and make it beyond the last 16 if they're able to avoid defeat.
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Bergvall, Gray, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son
AZ Alkmaar possible starting lineup: Owusu-Oduro; Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Poku, Parrott, Sadiq
For the winners of this match, there's a tie in the last eight against either Ajax or Eintracht Frankfurt with the Germans 2-1 up after the first leg. Tottenham are only 13th in the Premier League and 11 points behind the top eight. With them being out of both domestic cup competitions, winning the Europa League is virtually their only chance of qualifying for European football next season is winning this competition.
Tottenham's recent form has been marked by inconsistency; they have struggled with losses in their last three matches. Injuries will further complicate their efforts, as key players such as Kevin Danso and Rodrigo Bentancur are unavailable . Predicted lineups suggest a formation of 4-2-3-1 for Spurs, featuring notable players like Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero . In contrast, AZ Alkmaar also faces injury challenges but is anticipated to field a competitive squad.
Predictions favor Tottenham to secure a victory of approximately 3-1 in this crucial encounter . This optimistic outlook may hinge on their home advantage and the urgency of overcoming their first-leg deficit. As both teams prepare for this decisive match in the knockout stage of the Europa League, fans eagerly await what is sure to be an intense battle on the pitch.
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