Overview
Currently, both AZ Alkmaar and AS Roma are not sure of their place in the next round and still need to make more efforts in the last two matches of the Europa League. Therefore, the direct confrontation between the two teams plays an extremely important role.
Roma are the favourites ahead of this match. They are currently ahead of their opponents and have been in good form since coach Claudio Ranieri took charge.
Roma have lost only 2 of their last 10 matches, with 6 wins and 2 draws. They have also scored in 6 consecutive matches. Apart from the draw with AC Milan, Roma have scored at least 2 goals in all of their remaining matches.
However, Roma's away form is very poor. They have not won any away games since the start of the 2024-2025 season. Roma have lost 5 and drawn 8 away from home. This statistic will make Roma fans worried when they have to travel to the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, AZ are also in good form. The Dutch team has an 11-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, including 7 wins. However, in the Europa League, AZ has not played well, continuously losing points to weaker teams.
They are just one point above the relegation zone and if they lose their next match, AZ will likely miss out on the play-offs. With only two games left in the Europa League, AZ will not want that scenario to happen.
AZ also have quite good form at home when winning 2, drawing 1 in Europa League. In all arenas, the Dutch representative won 9 matches, drew 2 and lost 3.
This will be a factor that helps them gain confidence before the match with Roma. However, the gap between Eredivisie and Serie A is still quite large.
Human resources situation
AZ Alkmaar have three players who are doubtful to play in this match, including Ibrahim Sadiq, Ruben van Bommel and Sem Westerveld.
On the other side of the front line, Bryan Cristante is the only regrettable absentee of AS Roma.
Expected lineup:
AZ Alkmaar: Owusu-Oduro, Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe, Koopmeiners, Clasie, Poku, Mijnans, Lahdo, Parrott.
AS Roma: Svilar, Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka, Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino, Dovbyk, Dybala.
The match between AZ Alkmaar and AS Roma takes place at 0:45 am on January 24 (Vietnam time).
