Predicting everything that will happen in Tottenham vs Alkmaar – It’s a nail-biter
Tottenham face a must-win Europa League tie at home against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. But how could things play out? Let’s try and predict everything that will happen in Spurs vs AZ in the Europa League.
Thursday is set to be a crucial night for Tottenham Hotspur as they prepare for the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie against AZ Alkmaar.
This time, the match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Spurs know exactly what is required—they must win by at least two goals to overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg in the Netherlands.
While the Lilywhites will look to take matters into their own hands, predictive algorithms have already cast doubt on their chances.
A supercomputer tipped Tottenham to be knocked out in the round of 16 stage of the Europa League against a side featuring their former player, Troy Parrott.
Tottenham vs Alkmaar: Our score prediction
Despite the gloomy outlook from the algorithms, we expect a different outcome. Our prediction is a 2-1 win for Spurs in normal time, which would send the tie into extra time due to Alkmaar’s one-goal advantage from the first leg.
That is where we anticipate Tottenham coming out on top. A tense penalty shootout would see the hosts score all five of their spot-kicks, while Alkmaar would falter—missing their first attempt before converting their remaining four. Spurs would seal their place in the quarter-finals.
How the match could play out
Let’s try and predict all the twists and turns that could happen in Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar for a bit of fun!
We anticipate Tottenham starting the game slowly, as they have in recent matches against Bournemouth and Alkmaar. An early goal from Ernest Poku within the opening 15 minutes could put the Dutch side in front.
Spurs would then need a response, and it will arrive through a Dominic Solanke tap-in—his first goal after more than a month out.
Heung-min Son will beat his marker on the left before delivering a pinpoint cross for the striker to finish in the 42nd minute, levelling the score before half-time.
In the second half, Spurs could face a few scares on the counter, but Italian shot-stopper Guglielmo Vicario will come up with key saves to keep them in the tie.
Against the run of play, Ange Postecoglou’s men will find their second goal of the night.
This time, Son is the hero, curling in a brilliant strike from the left in the 65th minute. That would be enough to take the tie to extra time, where neither side will break the deadlock, setting up a dramatic penalty shootout.
Spurs hold their nerve, securing a quarter-final spot against Frankfurt as Tottenham’s path to the Europa League final starts to take shape.
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