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 will face AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Europa League on October 3, 2024 at 15:00.
Athletic Bilbao are currently 2nd with 19 points after 8 matches.
AZ Alkmaar sit 19th with 11 points from 8 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.55.

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

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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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

50%

Draw

50%

AZ Alkmaar

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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Athletic Bilbao

AZ Alkmaar

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.86

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 14 matches

YesNo

8 (57%)6 (43%)

In last 14 matches

NoYes

7 (58%)5 (42%)

Athletic Bilbao

Recent matches

AZ Alkmaar

Under /Over

(86%)12 2(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)9 3(25%)

Under /Over

(29%)4 10(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)5 7(58%)

Under /Over

(50%)7 7(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)8 4(33%)

/Yes

(50%)7 7(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)8 4(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athletic Bilbao

AZ Alkmaar

Shots

Athletic Bilbao

Total shots

15.07 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 4.10

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

12.83 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 3.33

Athletic Bilbao Pass AZ Alkmaar

Total passes

6371

Avg. 455 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

5101

Avg. 425 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athletic Bilbao

Played games

AZ Alkmaar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

Clean sheets

0.17

5.29

Corners

5.67

19.50

273

Throw-ins

206

17.17

0.79

Offsides

2.17

2.07

GK saves

2.67

Athletic Bilbao

DISCIPLINARY

AZ Alkmaar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.36

2.33

0.14

0.17

14.57

204

Fouls

172

14.33

17.36

243

Tackles

218

18.17

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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

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