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West Ham
VS
AZ Alkmaar

Prediction :

West Ham wins the match

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West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

 by Steve Ashfield | in Conference League Prediction

After missing out on the Europa League final last season, West Ham United are determined not to face a similar situation this season. The Hammers host AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of this Europa Conference League semifinal. The English Premier League are unbeaten in this competition and domestically looking likely to avoid relegation. Home form is good and they will be all out to ensure they go to the Netherlands for the second leg with a good lead. AZ last reached a European final in 1981 but come into this match in good form, particularly defensively. Can they keep West Ham out is the big question for this first leg.
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West Ham vs. Alkmaar prediction - the most attractive odds:

  • West Ham to win, odds of 1.6 at bet365
  • West Ham to win, odds of 1.59 at Vbet
  • West Ham victory, odds of 1.57 at Betfair
  • West Ham to be winners, odds of 1.5 at Parimatch
  • Draw has odds of 4.20 at Vbet
  • Odds of a draw at bet365 are 4.00
  • Draw, odds of 4.00 at Unibet
  • Draw, odds of 4.00 at William Hill,
  • AZ to win, odds of 6.30 at Vbet
  • AZ to win, odds of 5.8 at Unibet
  • AZ to win, odds of 5.75 at bet365
  • AZ victory, odds of 5.5 at William Hill

Our prediction is a home win for West Ham and the best odds for that happening are at bet365.  

West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar Form

West Ham and AZ Alkmaar Last Matches

West Ham
West Ham Last matches
W W L L L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

Total goals
3.83
BTTS
50%
Goals scored
2.17
Goals conceded
1.67
Over 2.5
83%
Under 2.5
17%

7 May 2023 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  0
Manchester United

3 May 2023 - Premier League

Manchester City
3 :  0
West Ham

29 Apr 2023 - Premier League

Crystal Palace
4 :  3
West Ham

26 Apr 2023 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  2
Liverpool

23 Apr 2023 - Premier League

Bournemouth
0 :  4
West Ham

20 Apr 2023 - Conference League

West Ham
4 :  1
Gent
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar Last matches
L L W W W D
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

Total goals
1.83
BTTS
0%
Goals scored
1.33
Goals conceded
0.5
Over 2.5
33%
Under 2.5
67%

6 May 2023 - Eredivisie

Ajax
0 :  0
AZ Alkmaar

23 Apr 2023 - Eredivisie

AZ Alkmaar
3 :  0
Waalwijk

20 Apr 2023 - Conference League

AZ Alkmaar
2 :  0
Anderlecht

16 Apr 2023 - Eredivisie

Fortuna Sittard
0 :  3
AZ Alkmaar

13 Apr 2023 - Conference League

Anderlecht
2 :  0
AZ Alkmaar

8 Apr 2023 - Eredivisie

AZ Alkmaar
0 :  1
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West Ham - AZ Alkmaar: Form Analysis

West Ham United come into this semifinal having just beaten Manchester United 1-0 at home in the Premier League. That has taken them to 15th in the table, seven points clear of the relegation zone with only three games remaining. Their relegation worries have certainly been eased despite losing the three games before beating Manchester United.  Home form has saved them this season with only two of the last 11 in all competitions and those were to Newcastle United and Liverpool. West Ham won all six of their Europa Conference League group games and in the knockout stages have had wins over AEK Larnaca and Gent. They have won 11 out of 12 games in this season's Europa Conference League, the only one not won was at Gent in the last eight. All six home fixtures have been won with 15 goals scored and four conceded.

AZ Alkmaar are fourth in the Dutch Eredvisie which will see them back in the Europa Conference League next season. They are battling hard to catch third placed Ajax and get into the Europa League. They'll get there of course if winning this competition. AZ are unbeaten in their last four games in all competitions without a goal being conceded. Their most recent match saw them draw 0-0 at Ajax and their form on the road is not impressive at present. Only one of their last four away games has been won with three matches being lost. In the Europa Conference League this season, After an away qualifying loss to Dundee United, AZ won their group by five points but did lose away at Apollon Limassol. The last 16 saw improvement with a couple of 2-1 wins over Lazio but it was a struggle to get past Anderlecht in the last eight. They lost the away first leg 2-0, won at home 2-0 and needed a penalty shootout to get through.

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West Ham against AZ Alkmaar Lineups: Starting 11

West Ham

Formation : 5 - 3 - 2

13
A. Areola
24
T. Kehrer
4
K. Zouma
41
D. Rice
27
N. Aguerd
3
A. Cresswell
28
T. Soucek
11
L. Paqueta
22
S. Benrahma
20
J. Bowen
9
M. Antonio
19
M. Van Brederode
9
V. Pavlidis
7
J. Odgaard
6
T. Reijnders
16
S. Mijnans
8
J. Clasie
34
M. De Wit
3
P. Chatzidiakos
31
S. Beukema
2
Y. Sugawara
1
M. Ryan

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

Missing players

West Ham
West Ham
Forward

G. Scamacca

AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar

West Ham & AZ Alkmaar Squad Analysis

It was a big win for West Ham on Sunday against Manchester United. Not just the calibre of the opposition (not the goalie though) but it giving them a lot more breathing space in the battle against relegation.. Just one change is likely as Alphonse Areola plays in goal in this competition. The only real concern injury wise is Tomas Soucek. He had a knock on the head in Sunday's game but played all of it and should be ok for this game. 

AZ are likely to be without Jens Odgaard who picked up a thigh injury in the Ajax match at the weekend. If he's not able to play then either Dani de Wit or Mayckel Lahdo may come into the side. They will also be missing Milos Kerkez who is suspended for this match.

West Ham - AZ Alkmaar Key Points

  1. West Ham have won 11 out of 12 Europa Conference League games this season.
  2. West Ham have won all six of their home games in this competition.
  3. West Ham have only lost two of their last 11 home games.
  4. AZ have one win in their last four away games.
  5. AZ have lost three away Europa Conference League games this season.
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Our West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

West Ham United have had an impressive season in the Europa Conference League. They have 11 wins out of 12 and won all six at home. Their relegation fears are easing and they can just about concentrate on winning this competition. The win over Manchester United is bound to have given them a confidence boost and they know winning this competition is their only route into European football next season. AZ look like being in Europe next season, perhaps even the Europa League. Their away form is not impressive though and three on the road have already been lost in the Europa Conference League. Our West Ham v AZ prediction is for a home win.

Prediction :

West Ham wins the match

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West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar - Other Interesting Predictions

Both teams to score

Two of the last three AZ away games in this competition. Of the six West Ham home games played in the Europa Conference League this season, four have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.

West Ham to win and over 2.5 goals scored

Four of the six home Europa Conference League games played by West Ham have seen them win with over 2.5 goals in the match. All six of their home games in this competition this season have been won.
West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

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West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar match : Frequently asked questions

This Europa Conference League game is being shown live on BT Sport. A subscription is needed to view this channel. Don't forget that you can keep up with all the action on the Sportytrader Livescore page.
West Ham are playing this game at home so it'll be the London Stadium that hosts the match. The Hammers will be bidding to win their seventh straight home game in this season's Europa Conference League.
This Europa Conference League match between West Ham and AZ kicks off at 8pm UK time on Thursday May 11.
This Europa Conference League semifinal first leg will be refereed by Halil Umut Meler who has been on the FIFA list since 2017.W
Rain showers are forecast for Thursday and the minimum temperature is due to be nine degrees celcius.

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