Manchester United vs AZ Alkmaar prediction comes before the 6th Europa League round matchup. This game will be played on Thursday, December 12, at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. In this match preview, we bring you some useful betting tips and correct score predictions based on the analysis of these two sides.
Manchester United vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips
Both Manchester United and AZ Alkmaar have already qualified for the next phase of the UEFA Europa League. But, it’s still unknown which of these two teams will go to the knockouts from the first place on the table. Ahead of the final round in the group stage, the Red Devils have 10 points, which is one point more than their opponent.
What this means is that only a win at the Old Trafford would get the Dutch team to the top of the group table. This is not something they look capable of achieving and there are several reasons for that. First of all, the player quality is obviously on the side of the English team.
Secondly, Manchester United are playing in front of their supporters, which is when they always give their maximum. Another reason is that the Red Devils are in a pretty impressive form right now, with two big wins in the previous two Premier League rounds. First, they beat Tottenham at home, then they beat Manchester City in an away game.
We’re not yet done talking about the reasons why Manchester United look very likely not to lose this game. Another thing going in their favor is the schedule. Next weekend, they play Everton at home, while AZ Alkmaar are pitted against the strongest Dutch team, Ajax. And knowing that AZ Alkmaar are leading a two-horse race with Ajax for the top spot in the Eredivisie, the match on weekend is of much, much bigger importance for them than the one happening on Thursday.
Our Manchester United vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: Manchester United
Manchester United vs AZ Alkmaar correct score prediction: 3:1
Manchester United Form and Latest News
Manchester United did lose to Astana in the previous round of the Europa League, but that’s just one exception in their pretty decent run. This team has won two games already in December, as well as played draw at the start of the month. It seems that they have no intention of letting AZ Alkmaar ruin their brilliant run.
AZ Alkmaar Form and Latest News
Same as Man United, AZ Alkmaar have also been pretty decent lately. In fact, this team is without a defeat for a long time. Since 19th October, they have won 8 games while drawing only one in all competitions. Still, it seems that their brilliant run is about to come to an end.
Manchester United vs AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineups
Manchester United predicted lineup: De Gea – Jones, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka, Shaw – McTominay, Lingard, Pereira, Mata – Rashford, Greenwood
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup: Bizot – Druijf, Wuytens, Svensson, Wijndal – De Wit, Midtsjo, Koopmeiners – Idrissi, Stengs, Aboukhlal
Other Manchester United vs AZ Alkmaar betting tips:
Over 2.5 goals @1.90
BTS @1.80
HT-FT 1-1 @3.00