Out of form AZ will visit Tottenham Hotspur for their next match in the Europa League this Thursday. A crushing win against West Ham United prepared Spurs for this encounter and they go in as favorites. Read on for our prediction of this Match Day 3 clash.
After taking the lead and going on to lose to Brighton, Tottenham meted the same on West Ham United in their last game. Spurs rose from a goal down to beat West Ham 4-1. They will be fired up for a second straight home match.
Spurs have six wins in their last seven matches, including two in the Europa League.
AZ will be looking to rediscover their early season form here. After going on a run of six wins in their first seven matches, the Dutch side has lost each of the last four.
Even in terms of attack, the side that at one point scored nine times in a game, is now finding trouble. The visitors have scored just one goal in the last three matches.
However, having failed to score in only three of the last 11 matches, away fans will want to think this is just a small blip. Their very last win was in the Europa League, as AZ beat Elfsborg 3-2 at home.
Tottenham Hotspur will be the clear favorites going into this game, and playing at home will add to their advantage. In their current shape, the home team will only be worried about the defensive performances and the few clean sheets.
They face a side out of form and the hosts should take advantage. At this point in time AZ hope to get back to the shape they had earlier in the season. That may be tough in this game. Our prediction for Tottenham Hotspur v AZ is for Tottenham to win and both teams to score.