Celtic – AZ Alkmaar : Preview & Prediction
Celtic Glasgow and Alkmaar have never met in the past … so this will be a big first for these two clubs. The Scottish team is on a very good dynamic since the latter won its last 4 games against Jablonec (4-2 and 3-0) in the previous round in these qualifiers for the Europa League then against Dundee FC (6-0) and ahead of Hearts (3-2) in the Round of 16 of the League Cup on August 15. Forward Furuhashi is very successful with 5 goals in Celtic’s last 4 matches and Celtic will be the number one danger for Alkmaar’s defense. The Dutch club, after a victorious end of the series in its preparation matches (Panathinaikos, OFI Crete, Real Sociedad, Torino), has started its new season in the league very badly. Indeed, AZ fell in the league on the lawn of Waalwijk (1-0) on August 14 and confirms their excitement away from home (2 successes in their last 6 trips).
Celtic are on an ongoing streak of 4 straight wins in all competitions.
Alkmaar has just lost to Waalwijk on the first day of the championship.
Celtic have not lost at Celtic Park since 11 games (9 wins and 2 draws).
The Scottish club has 3 successes in a row at Celtic Park, current series.
Alkmaar has only recorded 2 successes in its last 6 trips to official competitions.
Alkmaar has suffered 4 defeats in his last 5 European trips to the Europa League since December 2019! This trip to Scotland should prove unsuccessful for the Dutch.
Celtic – AZ Alkmaar : Betting Tips
Celtic – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
