AZ Alkmaar vs Roma Prediction
- Competition: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, January 23
- Kick-off Time: 5:45 pm GMT
- Venue: AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar, Netherlands
Matchday seven of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League group stage will include Italian giants, Roma traveling to the Netherlands to take on AZ Alkmaar. Both sides would have hoped for a better journey in the competition so far with Alkmaar sitting in the 19th place with eight points so far. Roma, on the other hand, is currently in 14th place with nine points in the bag. Despite the unsatisfactory run of results, both clubs are in a comfortable position when it comes to play-off qualification. The AZ Alkmaar vs Roma match promises to have a huge bearing on the overall shape of the points table.
AZ Alkmaar will be content with how its recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the club has collected four victories to go with two draws with an aggregate score of 10-3.
Alkmaar has collected some precious results during this period against some of the more established names in Dutch football including Ajax and PSV Eindhoven. As far as defensive actions are concerned, the club has managed three clean sheets in the last five outings. Troy Parrott and David Moller Wolfe are the top goal-scorers (10) and the top assister (four) in this campaign for Alkmaar. The Dutch outfit has averaged 5.3 shots on target along with 51.6% possession this season.
Roma will be satisfied with its latest results. In the last six games, the club has managed four victories along with two draws. During this period, Roma has scored an impressive 17 goals and conceded a further five.
What many considered to be a successful season for Roma has turned out to be a transitional one with two managers already getting dismissed from the job. However, the club has been able to stitch together a decent run of results now under the leadership of Claudio Ranieri. Roma has conceded 1.3 goals per 90 with a total of six clean sheets in the league. Artem Dovbyk has been the top scorer with 11 goals while Paulo Dybala has been the main creative force.
AZ Alkmaar Team News
AZ Alkmaar is coached by Belgian manager, Maarten Martens who prefers to line his XI in a classic 4-2-3-1 formation. The shape allows his team to maintain an optimal balance between attack and defence. Ibrahim Sadiq, Ruben van Bommel, and Sem Westerveld will unfortunately not be able to take part in the fixture due to respective injury woes.
Roma Team News
Claudio Ranieri will be delighted to see only Bryan Cristante on the injury list ahead of matchday seven. The Italian midfielder is suffering from a ligament injury and is scheduled to return at the end of the month. Ranieri shapes his team in a hybrid 3-5-2 formation which adapts according to the in-game situation. The Italian will be looking to take the game to the opposition and make the most of his side’s attacking threat.
AZ Alkmaar vs Roma Predicted Lineups
AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Owusu-Oduro
Defenders: Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe
Midfielders: Koopmeiners, Clasie, Mijnans
Forwards: Poku, Lahdo, Parrott
Roma Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Svilar
Defenders: Hummels, N’Dicka, Angelino
Midfielders: Celik, Kone, Pellegrini, Cristante, Zalewski
Forwards: Dybala, Dovbyk
AZ Alkmaar vs Roma H2H Record
This will be the first-ever meeting between AZ Alkmaar and Roma.
Key Players to Watch in AZ Alkmaar vs Roma
Paulo Dybala (Roma)
Paulo Dybala has been an undisputed starter in attack for Roma under Claudio Ranieri. His role has been to play behind Artem Dovbyk and take advantage of the striker’s ability to hold up the ball. Dybala is a household name in Italian football.
Paulo Dybala has seven goals and two assists in 22 Europa League appearances in his career. The Argentine has recorded a staggering 2.9 xG in his last five appearances. The former Juventus man is renowned for stepping up when the lights are the brightest and he will be required to do the same on Thursday.
Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)
Troy Parrott is an Irish international who leads the line for AZ Alkmaar. The 22-year-old has done an astonishingly impressive job this season with massive goal contributions. Parrott has already recorded 11 goals and three assists when he is supposed to operate as a striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation with a lack of constant support from the other individuals. He has 2.9 xG in his last five games. He might be an isolated figure against Roma but he will need to be ready to pounce on any opportunity that comes his way.
AZ Alkmaar vs Roma Prediction
Roma has been on an inconsistent run of form and results this season. Despite that, the Italians have enough quality in all departments of the field to trouble AZ Alkmaar and earn the victory. It is difficult to imagine a goal fest with a narrow margin of victory as the most likely outcome.
Predicted Score: AZ Alkmaar 1-2 Roma
Where to watch AZ Alkmaar vs Roma Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony Sports Network/SonyLIV |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Italy | Sky Sports Italy |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
FAQs
Q. When is AZ Alkmaar vs Roma?
The AZ Alkmaar vs Roma match will be played on 23rd January at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
Q. Where to watch AZ Alkmaar vs Roma live for free?
The AZ Alkmaar vs Roma match can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in AZ Alkmaar vs Roma?
Our predicted score for the upcoming AZ Alkmaar vs Roma fixture is 2-1 to Roma.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for AZ Alkmaar vs Roma?
This will be the first-ever meeting between AZ Alkmaar and Roma.