Athletic Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 October

Athletic Bilbao

D D W W W

2nd place in Group A

2-0

03/10/2024 15:00

AZ Alkmaar

L W W W W

19th place in Group A

UEFA Europa League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar on 03 October 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Athletic Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar preview before placing your bet.

Athletic Bilbao are currently 2nd with 19 points after 8 matches.
AZ Alkmaar sit 19th with 11 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Athletic Bilbao to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history favors AZ Alkmaar, who have won 1 of the last 2 meetings. Athletic Bilbao have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

15:00

2024-10-03

Athletic Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar - Prediction & Odds

Athletic Bilbao

AZ Alkmaar

2024-10-03 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 03/10/2024

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lazio	19	8	6	1	1	17	5	12
02 Athletic Bilbao	19	8	6	1	1	15	7	8
03 Manchester United	18	8	5	3	0	16	9	7
04 Tottenham Hotspur	17	8	5	2	1	17	9	8
05 Eintracht Frankfurt	16	8	5	1	2	14	10	4
06 Lyon	15	8	4	3	1	16	8	8
07 Olympiakos Piraeus	15	8	4	3	1	9	3	6
08 Glasgow Rangers	14	8	4	2	2	16	10	6
09 Bodo Glimt	14	8	4	2	2	14	11	3
10 Anderlecht	14	8	4	2	2	14	12	2
11 FC Steaua Bucuresti	14	8	4	2	2	10	9	1
12 AFC Ajax	13	8	4	1	3	16	8	8
13 Real Sociedad	13	8	4	1	3	13	9	4
14 Galatasaray	13	8	3	4	1	19	16	3
15 AS Roma	12	8	3	3	2	10	6	4
16 FC Viktoria Plzen	12	8	3	3	2	13	12	1
17 Ferencvarosi TC	12	8	4	0	4	15	15	0
18 FC Porto	11	8	3	2	3	13	11	2
19 AZ Alkmaar	11	8	3	2	3	13	13	0
20 Midtjylland	11	8	3	2	3	9	9	0
21 Saint Gilloise	11	8	3	2	3	8	8	0
22 PAOK Saloniki	10	8	3	1	4	12	10	2
23 FC Twente Enschede	10	8	2	4	2	8	9	-1
24 Fenerbahce	10	8	2	4	2	9	11	-2
25 Sporting Braga	10	8	3	1	4	9	12	-3
26 Elfsborg	10	8	3	1	4	9	14	-5
27 TSG Hoffenheim	9	8	2	3	3	11	14	-3
28 Besiktas JK	9	8	3	0	5	10	15	-5
29 Maccabi Tel Aviv	6	8	2	0	6	8	17	-9
30 Slavia Praha	5	8	1	2	5	7	11	-4
31 Malmo FF	5	8	1	2	5	10	17	-7
32 FK Rigas Futbola skola	5	8	1	2	5	6	13	-7
33 Ludogorets Razgrad	4	8	0	4	4	4	11	-7
34 Dynamo Kyiv	4	8	1	1	6	5	18	-13
35 Nice	3	8	0	3	5	7	16	-9
36 Qarabag	3	8	1	0	7	6	20	-14

Head To Head

10/12/2015 16:05

Athletic Bilbao

2 - 2

AZ Alkmaar

UEFA EL

01/10/2015 13:00

AZ Alkmaar

2 - 1

Athletic Bilbao

UEFA EL

Athletic Bilbao

Draw

50%

AZ Alkmaar

50%

Athletic Bilbao Last 6 matches

29/09/2024 10:15

Athletic Bilbao 1 - 1 Sevilla SPA D1

26/09/2024 15:00

AS Roma 1 - 1 Athletic Bilbao UEFA EL

22/09/2024 10:15

Athletic Bilbao 3 - 1 Celta Vigo SPA D1

19/09/2024 13:00

Leganes 0 - 2 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

15/09/2024 12:30

Las Palmas 2 - 3 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

31/08/2024 13:00

Athletic Bilbao 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid SPA D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches AZ Alkmaar

29/09/2024 14:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 2 FC Utrecht HOL D1

25/09/2024 12:45

AZ Alkmaar 3 - 2 Elfsborg UEFA EL

20/09/2024 14:00

PEC Zwolle 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

14/09/2024 15:00

AZ Alkmaar 9 - 1 SC Heerenveen HOL D1

30/08/2024 14:00

RKC Waalwijk 0 - 3 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

25/08/2024 06:15

Groningen 0 - 0 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Europa League

Played games

Goals

Scored

403

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

331

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored

587

Avg. per game

1.96

Conceded

350

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

208 (69%)92 (31%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

259 (86%)41 (14%)

Athletic Bilbao

Recent matches

AZ Alkmaar

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athletic Bilbao

AZ Alkmaar

Shots

Athletic Bilbao

Total shots

13.05 avg / game

Blocked

747 total

Avg. 3.47

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

13.82 avg / game

Blocked

806 total

Avg. 3.61

Athletic Bilbao Pass AZ Alkmaar

Total passes

102057

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

125982

Avg. 498 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athletic Bilbao

300

Played games

AZ Alkmaar

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

104

Clean sheets

0.31

5.58

1674

Corners

1629

5.43

17.37

5210

Throw-ins

4255

14.18

1.72

516

Offsides

496

1.65

2.15

645

GK saves

623

2.08

Athletic Bilbao

DISCIPLINARY

AZ Alkmaar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

557

476

1.59

0.09

0.05

11.70

3511

Fouls

2951

9.84

11.04

3312

Tackles

3795

12.65

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How We Build the Athletic Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar on 03 October 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Europa League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Athletic Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Athletic Bilbao's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AZ Alkmaar's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Europa League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Europa League standings and the UEFA Europa League form table to understand exactly where Athletic Bilbao and AZ Alkmaar sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our UEFA Europa League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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