Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar: 2/1 tip ahead of must win game for Postecoglou

A huge games lies in wait for Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou when they welcome AZ Alkmaar to London for the second leg of their Europa League round of sixteen tie.

Our man Brad Walker (@brad_TWalker) has taken a closer look at the match-up and picked out a 2/1 fancy.

Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar analysis - A game which will seal Postecoglou's fate

Spurs' 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth was far from convincing, but at least Ange Postecoglou's side battled back from two goals down to earn a point. 

Still, the north Londoners remain trapped in 13th with 10 games remaining in the Premier League.

Any hopes of playing in Europe next season are now reliant on winning this competition, though their performance in the first has hardly done them any favours. 

Spurs languished to a 1-0 defeat in the Netherlands, leaving them with it all to do in the capital if they are to secure passage to the quarter-finals. 

In fact, Spurs' European future might not be the only thing on the line here. 

Elimination could very well bring manager Postecoglou's time to an end at the club after an incredibly difficult second season.

Injuries haven't helped, but results simply haven't been good enough and only a trophy will make up for the side's lapless performances. 

Visiting Alkmaar's form suggests the English club will be in for a fight though. 

Maarten Martens' side have lost just one of their last nine and also enjoyed the weekend off ahead of their second meeting with Spurs here.

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Best bet for Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar on Thursday, March 13, 2025

Tottenham to win & BTTS - 2/1

The high-scoring nature of Spurs' matches this season has been well-documented. 

Their Premier League outings have averaged a staggering 3.43 goals in total, while their Europa League matches have also seen their fair share of action. 

At an average of exactly three per game, five of their nine games have also seen both sides find the back of the net.

Add in their impressive form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where they've won three and drawn one of their four matches in the Europa League, and a Spurs win with both teams scoring at a best price of 2/1 looks worthy of a punt. 

Brad Walker's Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar best bet