AZ Alkmaar take on Italian outfit Atalanta at the AFAS Stadion in a friendly encounter on Saturday, 27 July. View our football betting tips for the clash below.
Contents
- 1 AZ Alkmaar vs Atalanta prediction: Goals at both ends likely
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Home advantage could be key
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Previous encounters sparse
- 4 AZ Alkmaar preview: Parrott to feature up front?
- 5 Atalanta preview: Summer signings could feature
- 6 Player to watch – Troy Parrott
AZ Alkmaar vs Atalanta prediction: Goals at both ends likely
Key Stats
- AZ Alkmaar have scored 19 goals in four summer friendly fixtures so far.
- Both teams rattled the net in AZ’s last friendly match against Aris in midweek.
- AZ beat Atalanta when the teams last met for a friendly encounter in 2022.
- AZ Alkmaar have won 90% of their last ten matches on home soil.
Correct score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Atalanta
AZ Alkmaar have a 100% record at home after four friendly matches at the AFAS Stadion and the Dutch outfit won their most recent contest 2-1 against Greek side Aris.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home advantage could be key
- HOME: TBC
- DRAW: TBC
- AWAY: TBC %
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
AZ Alkmaar have been enjoying a productive pre-season campaign in the Netherlands, winning each of their four friendly fixtures there this summer. Atalanta meanwhile, are certain to be a little ring rusty having not played a game since early June and they could be worth opposing in the markets for that season. View more of our latest predictions on our free football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Previous encounters sparse
AZ Alkmaar and Atalanta have met on just one previous occasion in 2022 and AZ won that meeting 1-0 against La Dea.
Europe Friendlies 29/12/22
Atalanta
AZ
AZ Alkmaar preview: Parrott to feature up front?
AZ Alkmaar should be in decent shape from a fitness perspective having already played four friendly fixtures this summer. New signing Troy Parrott could start up front for the Dutch outfit.
Predicted lineup: Verhulst (GK), Bazoer, Dekker, Kasius, Penetra, Belic, Buurmeester, Schouten, Addai, Parrott, Poku
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/08/24
W
RKC
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24
D
FC Groningen
0
AZ
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/08/24
W
NEC
0
AZ
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/08/24
W
Almere City FC
0
AZ
1
Europe Friendlies 03/08/24
W
Stoke
0
AZ
1
Atalanta preview: Summer signings could feature
Atalanta might choose to field some of their summer signings this week including former Everton defender Ben Godfrey and ex-Cagliari star Ibrahim Sulemana. Nicolo Zaniolo, who is on loan from Galatasaray, could also feature.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Toloi, Hien, Godfrey, Holm, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri, Sulemana, Zaniolo, Lookman
Italy Serie A 30/08/24
L
Inter Milan
4
Atalanta
0
Italy Serie A 25/08/24
L
Torino
2
Atalanta
1
Italy Serie A 19/08/24
W
Lecce
0
Atalanta
4
UEFA Super Cup 14/08/24
L
Real Madrid
2
Atalanta
0
Elite Club Friendlies 09/08/24
L
St Pauli
3
Atalanta
0
Player to watch – Troy Parrott
Republic of Ireland international striker Troy Parrott earned a move from Tottenham Hotspur to AZ Alkmaar this summer and the 22-year-old’s career could really take off following his permanent switch to the Eredivisie.
Parrott is a quality finisher
Parrott has long-been vaunted as a future star and the Irish youngster looked the part while on loan in the Netherlands last season when he scored 17 times for Excelsior. Now back in the Eredivisie on a permanent basis, Parrott could shine again.
