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In a highly anticipated clash, Aston Villa is set to face off against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa Conference League at Villa Park. Both teams are vying to secure their position within the top two spots in Group E, and this encounter promises to be a thrilling battle on the European stage.
| Aston Villa vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Odds | Bookie |
| Aston Villa | 4/9 |  |
| 2-1 | 8/1 | |
In their previous meeting, Aston Villa displayed dominance as they decimated AZ Alkmaar, leaving the Dutch side four goals down before the hour mark. Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins, and John McGinn all found the back of the net, while AZ Alkmaar managed to pull one goal back later in the match. This victory propelled Villa to the top of the Group E standings with six points at the halfway stage.
AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, suffered a harsh lesson at the hands of their Premier League counterparts. Despite their earlier misstep, AZ managed to recover and secure maximum points against Legia Warsaw in a subsequent match, despite being reduced to ten men. Nevertheless, they currently find themselves three points adrift of the coveted top-two spot in the group, making this fixture against Aston Villa all the more crucial.
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Aston Villa’s journey in the Conference League has been a rollercoaster ride. After a challenging start with a 3-2 defeat to Legia Warsaw, they have managed to bounce back with back-to-back wins, placing them in a commanding position in the group. Their 1-0 victory over Zrinjski was part of an impressive unbeaten run throughout October, which saw them ascend to the Premier League’s top four. However, they recently faced a hiccup, with their ten-match scoring streak coming to an end in a 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, leaving them in fifth place in the Premier League.
AZ Alkmaar, after the heartbreak of losing a three-goal lead in their opening group match, responded admirably by clinching a victory against Legia Warsaw, even with a numerical disadvantage. However, their defeat to Aston Villa in the last encounter has put their top-two aspirations in jeopardy. AZ Alkmaar has been a force to be reckoned with in the Eredivisie, winning eight of their ten fixtures this season and maintaining an impressive goal-scoring record. A recent 1-1 draw with Excelsior may have slowed their momentum slightly, but they remain strong contenders.
As the two teams prepare to face each other, there are key considerations in terms of player availability and tactics.
Unai Emery is expected to make several changes to the starting lineup, with long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia still sidelined. Alex Moreno, who has recovered from a hamstring injury, may return to the lineup, possibly granting Lucas Digne some well-deserved rest. Players like Youri Tielemans and Leon Bailey, who made an impact in the previous fixture, may also see more action.
AZ Alkmaar is likely to transition from a three-man attack to a more cautious 4-2-3-1 formation. Vangelis Pavlidis, who has been prolific in the Eredivisie, will lead the line. The team will be without Mayckel Lahdo, who is serving a UEFA suspension, and Jens Odgaard is expected to step in.
Aston Villa: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Digne; Bailey, Tielemans, Luiz, McGinn; Zaniolo, Watkins
AZ Alkmaar: Ryan; Sugawara, Bazoer, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Mijnans; Odgaard, D. De Wit, Van Brederode; Pavlidis
Aston Villa enters this fixture with a formidable record of 12 consecutive Premier League home wins. The gulf in class was evident in their previous encounter, but AZ Alkmaar’s recent form suggests they won’t be pushovers. It should be a closely contested match, with Villa having the home advantage. We predict a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa, but expect a competitive battle on the pitch.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 AZ Alkmaar
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