Manchester United VS AZ Alkmaar Match Prediction

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Manchester United
VS
AZ Alkmaar

Our Prediction Tip

AZ Alkmaar will win this match.

Manchester United and AZ met in European competition for the first time earlier this year, with their match in the Netherlands ending in a goalless draw.

MUFC vs AZA Betting Tips

Manchester United have got back on track with their last two results – eye-catching wins against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City with Marcus Rashford in goalscoring form.

But United have generally fielded more youthful teams in the Europa League – not least with the very young squad that lost away to Astana last time out.

Without the need for a long flight and frozen conditions to contend with, this will be different, but the likes of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams could still come into the team.

AZ, on the other hand, are with Myron Boadu after his red card in the last game, but they have otherwise promised a strong starting line-up.

That will include Oussama Idrissi, fresh from his two goals and an assist in the 3-0 win at the weekend, while Ferdy Druijf has earned a start, surely, after rescuing a point last time out.

Both teams’ team selections will dictate how this match plays out, and do not expect much between them regardless, given United’s lack of goals (scored or conceded) in this group.

But with AZ the more likely to field a full team, it is the Dutch team who could get a sneaky away win.

AZ Alkmaar vs Man United Recommended bets with odds

Manchester United are favourites to win this game but, with there a good chance they could rotate their squad, AZ at a best price of 7/2 to win with Betfair could be a great bet.

Manchester United’s matches have produced very few goals this season and under 2.5 in this match will return 13/14 with 10Bet.

You can also bet against both teams to score at evens with Bet365, Ladbrokes, Betfair, Betway and 888sport.

Oussama Idrissi scored twice for AZ Alkmaar at the weekend, and he is a best price of 4/1 to score at any time with Betfair and Paddy Power.

Manchester United vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Manchester United have generally played youthful teams in this competition and, while AZ have promised to field a strong line-up, United could stick to their guns. AZ, in that case, could snatch a narrow away win.

Correct Score Prediction: Manchester United 0-1 AZ Alkmaar

Man United Team News

There will be changes to this Manchester United team, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer once again turning to players such as Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams for the Europa League – particularly with their last-32 place already assured. Diogo Dalot, Marcos Rojo, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Eric Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are all definitely out injured.

Man United Key Players

Mason Greenwood – A breakthrough season for the United youngster has included two goals so far in this competition. 
Brandon Williams – Scored in the thrilling draw with Sheffield United and will want to help United maintain their good defensive record in this competition now.
Juan Mata – Could be one of the senior players to start, having been on the bench for the Manchester Derby, and his creativity will be key for United.

Man United Team Form

Manchester United have got back to winning ways with two eye-catching results. Marcus Rashford scored twice as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1, while Rashford was on target again and Anthony Martial scored the other as they beat champions Manchester City by the same score last time out.

Manchester United Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-3-3

AZ Alkmaar Team News

AZ have promised to play a strong team with top spot up for grabs, but top scorer Myron Boadu will definitely miss out due to suspension after being sent off for two yellow cards last time out, against Partizan Belgrade. After stepping off the bench to score two goals in that game, Ferdy Druijf could replace him up front.

AZ Alkmaar Key Players

Oussama Idrissi – Scored twice in the 3-0 win at PEC Zwolle last time out and is now just one goal behind Boadu in the Eredivisie.
Ferdy Druijf – Stepped off the bench to rescue a point for ten-man AZ Alkmaar, scoring two late goals in their 2-2 draw with Partizan Belgrade.
Teun Koopmeiners – A goalscoring midfielder, who has netted seven times in 16 Eredivisie matches so far this season.

AZ Alkmaar Team Form

Three of AZ’s last four wins have been by three goals to nil, including Saturday’s match at PEC Zwolle in which Myron Boadu opened the scoring and Oussama Idrissi netted the other two. Yukinari Sugawara scored the only goal of their only other match so far this month – the 1-0 win at home to VVV.

AZ Alkmaar Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-3-3

Manchester United's Premier League resurgence, with wins against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, has alleviated some pressure. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rest players for this match, however, with qualification already assured. That could allow AZ to snatch a result.
AZ Alkmaar have scored 15 goals so far in Group L - the same as the other three teams combined.