Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
AZ Alkmaar
Fenerbahce
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In the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League, AZ Alkmaar will face Fenerbahçe on Thursday, November 7. The game kicks off at 21:00 Central European Time, and here’s a tip on goals scored.
AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahçe: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- AZ hasn't won in their last seven games, while Fenerbahçe is unbeaten in seven consecutive matches. Moreover, the Turkish team remains undefeated in their last seven away games.
- Alkmaar has conceded at least one goal in each of their last ten games.
- Fenerbahçe has scored at least one goal in every match this season, extending their scoring streak to 19 games.
- Both teams have scored in five of AZ's six home games. In 67% of Fenerbahçe's away matches, both teams found the net.
- Each of AZ Alkmaar's last five home matches has seen more than two goals scored.
- Fenerbahçe has consistently scored more than 1.5 goals per match in 94% of games this season.
- Fenerbahçe and AZ have faced each other four times. In 2007, they met in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32, where Alkmaar advanced due to away goals.
AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahçe
AZ is currently in poor form. They haven’t won in seven matches, with six losses and one draw. In the Eredivisie, Alkmaar holds sixth place with 17 points from 11 rounds, trailing the leader by 13 points. Their Europa League campaign hasn't gone smoothly either. Despite winning their first European match of the season 3-2, they suffered losses to Athletic Bilbao (0-2) and Tottenham (0-1). Additionally, the Dutch team has conceded in nine consecutive games.
Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, is in good form. José Mourinho's team is unbeaten in seven consecutive matches, extending their scoring streak to 17 official games. They have scored in every game this season. In the Europa League, Fenerbahçe opened with a 2-1 win over Royal Union SG, followed by a 1-1 draw, and managed to take points off Manchester United with another 1-1 draw. In the Turkish Super League, Mourinho’s squad sits in third place. After ten rounds, they have 23 points, five points behind the leader, with a game in hand.
AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahçe: Probable Lineups
- AZ Alkmaar: Owusu-Oduro; Meijouma, Dekker, Penetra, De Wit; Clasie, P. Koopmeiners; Lahdo, Mijnans, Poku; Papuga.
- Fenerbahçe: Livaković; Osayi-Samuel, Söyüncü, Djiku, Muldur; Amrabat, Fred; Tadić, Świderski, Saint-Maximin; En-Nesyri.
Prediction
AZ and Fenerbahçe are currently in contrasting forms. Alkmaar concedes frequently and hasn’t won in seven matches. The Turkish team, by contrast, is unbeaten in seven games and has scored in 17 straight appearances. While AZ has home advantage, which is a plus, I expect an exciting contest. My pick is that both teams will score, with odds at 1.69.
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