AZ Alkmaar vs LASK Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
by James | in Europa League Prediction
One of the surprise stories of the Europa League group stage was that little-known Austrian side LASK finished top of a group containing PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, and Rosenberg. Now, the Austrian underdogs travel to Holland again to take on AZ Alkmaar in the first of their round-of-32 ties. Alkmaar made it this far by finishing second in a group topped by Manchester United. Their endeavours were less eye-catching but it's been a good season for the Dutch side. Challenging Ajax for the title, Alkmaar are on course to qualify for the Champions League qualifiers. Ideally, they would qualify automatically, be it by winning the league or by triumphing in the Europa League. However, PSV might offer a cautionary word about underestimating LASK. Held to a goalless draw at home, PSV were destroyed 4-1 in Austria. They were in good company as LASK won all of their Europa League home games.
Away from home, LASK are also good. Just ask Champions League debutants RB Salzburg. They suffered a first defeat of the season at the weekend when LASK paid them a visit and left with three points courtesy of a 3-2 win. Typically playing with five at the back, LASK press high and fast. Viewers of Salzburg may notice a similarity. Alkmaar boss Arne Slot noticed a similarity with his own team regarding the high press and defending from the front. Slot thinks that they are a good match and we would agree. Little separates the pair and that's how we expect Thursday's match to play out. Put your money on a draw.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
AZ Alkmaar vs LASK Form
AZ Alkmaar and LASK Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2020 - Eredivisie
31 Jan 2020 - Eredivisie
25 Jan 2020 - Eredivisie
18 Jan 2020 - Eredivisie
15 Dec 2019 - Eredivisie
12 Dec 2019 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Dec 2019 - Europa League
28 Nov 2019 - Europa League
7 Nov 2019 - Europa League
3 Oct 2019 - Europa League
28 Aug 2019 - Champions League
20 Aug 2019 - Champions League
AZ Alkmaar against LASK Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
AZ Alkmaar - LASK Key Points
- Alkmaar drew two of their three home games in the Europa League group stage.
- LASK finished top of a Europa League group featuring PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, and Rosenberg.
- LASK failed to score on their last trip to the Netherlands, drawing 0-0 with PSV Eindhoven.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Our AZ Alkmaar vs LASK Prediction
Enjoying the longest European campaign in their history, LASK will have many neutrals in their corner this Thursday. They will be viewed as underdogs before the match yet their form this season warrants a bigger billing. They have the quality in their ranks to go to the Netherlands and get a result. Expect a close game between two sides that will cancel each other out. Back a draw.
Soccer Acca Boost
Up to 70% bonus for accumulators on over 80 selected leagues at bet365. Applies to pre-match accumulators of 2+ selections on the standard Full Time Result or Result/Both Teams To Score markets only. The bonus percentage is dependent on the number of selections. Bonus capped at £100k and applied to returns. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. New and eligible customers only.
The bonus will not apply where a stake has been fully Cashed Out. Where a stake has been partially Cashed Out, the bonus will be calculated based on the remaining active stake. Where all selections within the bet have been marked as won and this has been Cashed Out for the full return value, the bonus will apply and the maximum bonus that you can receive is £100,000 or currency equivalent. If a qualifying bet is edited using the Edit Bet feature, the bonus will be calculated based on the new stake. Where a bet has been edited to include or amend a selection for an event that is In-Play, the bonus will no longer apply.
Bets placed with Bet Credits, Double Chance bets or combination bets with bonuses such as Lucky 15's or Lucky 31's do not apply for this offer.
T&Cs apply. Only available to new and eligible customers. Registration required.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Soccer Accumulator: all details