AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham Prediction, Tips & Odds – May 18, 2023
AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham Prediction 18.05.2023. In the second leg of the semi-finals of the Conference League, AZ Alkmaar will welcome West Ham on their home field. The first game ended with an active result for both teams, so the finalist of the competition will be decided by this game.
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AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham Odds
AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham 1×2: 2.58 / 3.50 / 2.64
Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.93/1.89
Handicap (-1.5/+1.5): 5.05/1.14
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
AZ Alkmaar Team News
AZ Alkmaar is fighting on two fronts; while in the semi-finals, they welcome West Ham for the first European final since 1981; in the domestic championship, they are fighting for the third place that leads to the Europa League next season.
Their biggest rival for that position is Ajax, who are in fourth place with a game in hand. Also, AZ has two more difficult matches until the end of the championship, a visit to NEC and a derby with PSV in the last round.
Although AZ lost in the first match with West Ham, the guests showed that they could fight with favorite in this match. Their game will undoubtedly be at higher level when the team from Alkmaar has its audience with them.
💥 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨
— AZ (@AZAlkmaar) May 15, 2023
Geniet nog even na van de 5⃣ goals!#AZ #azemm #Eredivisie
West Ham Team News
West Ham secured survival in the Premier League by defeating Manchester United, and their primary goal until the end of the season is winning the Conference League. The winner of the Fiorentina – Basel duel would await them in the final, and it is clear why the English team is considered the main favorite for the trophy.
The team from London goes to the Netherlands with a minimal advantage, and everything is still being decided. AZ returned from a more significant score deficit against Anderlecht, and West Ham must not allow themselves to relax in the second leg.
One of the best players in the first leg, Antonio is questionable for this game due to injury, and his absence would be a huge handicap for the Hammers.
All eyes on Thursday. ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/qDbGzuYFaK
— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 16, 2023
AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham H2H
These rivals have played only one match between themselves in their history, and that was a week ago in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Conference League when, as we already mentioned, West Ham won 2:1.
Injuries and suspensions
AZ Alkmaar: Westerveld (questionable injury)
West Ham: Scamacca (injury), Antonio, Coufal (questionable injuries)
AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham Prediction
The first match between these rivals showed us that both teams play offensive football. Considering that AZ plays even better at home and that in the last round of the Premier League, West Ham kept essential players for this duel, there is no doubt that we will again see good football with many goals.
Kick-off Time: Thursday, 18.05.2023 21:00 PM GMT +1 / 21:00 PM CET
Prediction: Goal in both halves – Yes
Odds: 1,75
Sportsbook: 22bet
