Match Details
The match between AZ Alkmaar and Galatasaray is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2024, at the AFAS Stadion. This UEFA Europa League clash will be a crucial one for both teams as they look to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition. The odds currently favor Galatasaray with a slight advantage.
Head-to-Head Comparison
This match will be the first official encounter between Az Alkmaar and Galatasaray in European competition.
The home side have faced teams from the Turkish league on 9 occasions, with a record of 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss.
Galatasaray have faced teams from the Erevidise on 10 occasions, with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses.
Team Form: AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar has had an inconsistent run of form recently. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won two games, lost three games, and drawn once. Their goal-scoring record stands at ten goals scored and ten goals conceded during this period.
In terms of the league table, AZ Alkmaar is 17th in the overall table with 6 points from 2 wins and 2 losses, with a goal average of 0, 6 goals scored and 6 conceded.
Their most recent match was against Sparta Rotterdam in Eredivisie where they secured a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 1-2 thanks to goals from Peer Koopmeiners and Sven Mijnans.
Team Form: Galatasaray
Galatasaray has been performing exceptionally well lately, especially when playing away from home. They have won all six of their recent away matches across various competitions without suffering any defeats or draws. During these fixtures, they managed to find the back of the net sixteen times while conceding eight goals.
The Turks remain 3rd in the UEFA Europa League standings with 10 points, after 3 wins and 1 draw in 4 games, with 12 goals scored and 8 conceded.
Their most recent match was against BB Bodrumspor in the Süper Lig, where they secured a narrow 0-1 victory courtesy of Michy Batshuayi’s goal.
Key Players
For AZ Alkmaar, Sven Mijnans has been an influential figure in midfield. He has contributed with six goals and five assists so far this season. Another player to watch out for is Ruben van Bommel who has netted nine goals throughout the campaign.
Galatasaray boasts the attacking prowess of Mauro Icardi who leads their scoring charts with an impressive tally of thirty-one goals. Hakim Ziyech also stands out as a creative force in midfield, having scored eight times and provided four assists.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performances from both teams, Galatasaray appears to be in better form heading into this encounter. Their strong away record suggests that they will pose a significant threat to AZ Alkmaar’s defense. However, it should be noted that due to missing information about specific competitions or league standings for both teams, these insights are limited.
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 2-3 Galatasaray
Considering Galatasary’s excellent away form and overall stronger performance compared to AZ Alkmaar recently (based on available data), it is predicted that Galatasary will emerge victorious from this clash. The final scoreline could potentially favor them by a margin of AZ Alkmaar 2-3 Galatasaray.
