AZ Alkmaar v West Ham: Start time, prediction, team news, TV, live stream, H2H results, odds today
est Ham meet AZ Alkmaar in a big game tonight, 90 minutes from their first European final since 1976.
A comeback in the first leg gave the Hammers a 2-1 lead in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League and secured them the lead in tonight’s teams clash in the Netherlands.
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Avoiding relegation on the domestic front, David Moyes’ side managed to make every effort in this crucial clash.
Still, AZ have been impeccable on their own terms this season, unbeaten in Europe and high in the Eredivisie.
In the quarter-finals, the Dutch team even overcame a bigger deficit of two goals against Anderlecht and reached this round after knocking out the Italian Lazio a round earlier.
Date, kick-off time and venue
AZ Alkmaar’s kick-off against West Ham is scheduled to take place this evening, Thursday 18 May 2023 at 20:00 BST.
The game will take place at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
Where to watch AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be streamed live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting at 7:15pm.
Live broadcast: Subscribers can also watch the competition live online via the BT Sport app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all of the matchday action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Malik Ouzia on the spot.
Comeback request: AZ Alkmaar have to recover from a 2-1 deficit in the Netherlands on Thursday
/ AFP via Getty ImagesAZ team news Alkmaar vs West Ham
AZ Alkmaar XI: Ryan; Sugawara, Beukema, Hatzdiakos, Kerez; Clasie, Reijnders, Mijans; Van Breredoe, Pavlidis, Karlsson
Substitutes: Verhulst, Deen, De Wit, Mihailovic, Lahdo, Bazoer, VanHeusden, Buurmeester, De Wit, Meerdink, Goes
West Ham XI: areola; Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Paqueta, Benrahma, Bowen, Antonio
Substitutes: Fabianksi, Anang, Johnson, Coufal, Fornals, Lanzini, Downes, Cornet, Ings, Ogbonna, Emerson, Muamba
Prediction of AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham
The Hammers now have a lot of experience for such evenings and can use it well in a boiler-like atmosphere.
Alkmaar are very solid at home but West Ham should be able to score an away goal and defend with determination to secure a place in the final.
A 1-1 draw, West Ham win 3-2 on aggregate.
On the way to Prague? West Ham are favorites to qualify for the final on June 7th
/ REUTERSHead to head history (h2h) and results
The first leg was the two sides’ first meeting, with West Ham winning 2-1 on home soil at the London Stadion after coming from a first-half deficit.
AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham Match Odds
AZ Alkmaar qualifies: 5/2
Draw (90 minutes): 23/10
West Ham qualifies: 2/7
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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