AZ Alkmaar vs Rijeka Prediction, Betting Tips & Prediction

AZ Alkmaar vs Rijeka
UEFA Europa League
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2024
Starts at 21pm UK / 00pm CET
Venue: AFAS Stadion.

Real Sociedad and Napoli were favorites to finish in the top two of the table before the start of the tournament. However, the Cheeseheads opened with a victory over Napoli, and have now improved their chances of reaching knockouts, several.

The team also has an easier match this Thursday, as they face the worst team in the group, RJK. Furthermore, the other clash in the group is understandably between Sociedad and Napoli, and if the latter drop points it would be a huge advantage for Arne Slot's men.

Furthermore, Simon Rozman's men have also been fighting on the road in recent weeks. As such, AZ is expected to play a great game this Thursday at the AFAS Stadion.

AZ Alkmaar vs Rijeka Head to Head (h2h)

• This is the first face-to-face meeting between the two teams.

AZ Alkmaar vs Rijeka Prediction

RJK lost 0-1 at home on the final day against Sociedade. Meanwhile, the Cheeseheads won 0-1 at home last week against Alkmaar. Not only was it a XNUMX-XNUMX away win for the Dutch contingent, but it was also against one of the favorites to qualify by knockout.

Suffice it to say, the win was a huge boost to the team's confidence. Now they face the worst team at the table and should easily win this week of play.

Furthermore, the Slot men have only lost twice since February of this year, with losses coming once in Europe and once in the Champions League. They are also unbeaten at home all season and have only lost twice at this stadium in the last 12 months.

On the other hand, their opponent has been winless in nine of their previous fourteen road games.

With those stats in mind, AZ should secure the three points this Thursday.

AZ Alkmaar vs Rijeka betting tips

• Winner: AZ @ 1,40 (2/5)

• Over 1,5 team goals by AZ @ 1,40 (2/5).