Europa League: AZ Alkmaar v Anderlecht Odds and Betting Preview

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - AZ Alkmaar take on Anderlecht on Thursday night in the first leg of a low countries derby in the Europa League last 32. The home side can be backed at best odds of 11/10 (bet £10 to make £11 profit) with bet365 and BetVictor to win the match and take a lead into the second leg in Belgium. Anderlecht are quoted at best odds of 11/4 at William Hill and BetVictor, whilst the draw is a top priced 5/2 chance with Betfred and totesport.

Neither side lost a match in the group stages but Anderlecht were certainly more impressive as they won all six matches, including very difficult away matches against Lokomotiv Moscow and AEK Athens. The Belgian side were the only team in the Europa League to finish the group stage with a 100 per cent record. AZ Alkmaar on the other hand won one match and drew five in their group and were somewhat fortunate to go through as Austria Vienna finished the group just behind them on goal difference. The Dutch side are contending for the Eredivisie title and are not to be underestimated.

In the over/under betting market the line has been set at 2.5 goals, with over quoted at best odds of 4/5 at bet365 and Boylesports and under top priced at 21/20 with BetVictor and 888 Sport.

Both teams to score has become an increasingly popular betting option and this match sees 'Yes' as a top priced 4/6 shot with bet365 and Stan James, whilst 'No' can be backed at best odds of 13/10 with Betinternet.

In the correct score betting the most likely result according to the bookmakers is a 1-1 draw, which can be backed at best odds of 13/2 with Wiliam Hill and Blue Square. A 1-0 victory for AZ is available at best odds of 15/2 at William Hill and Betinternet, whilst the same result in favour of Anderlecht is top priced at 11/1 with bet365 and Stan James.

AZ Alkmaar are quoted at best odds of 12/5 at Ladbrokes and Betinternet to be winning the match at the end of both halves, with draw/AZ a top priced 4/1 shot with bet365 and Paddy Power. Anderlecht/Anderlecht is quoted at best odds of 6/1 at Betfred and 888 Sport, while draw/Anderlecht can be backed at top priced 8/1 with Ladbrokes.

The match kicks off at 1800 GMT

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