AZ Alkmaar Vs Celtic score prediction tonight is the most accurate, it will definitely win 100%, Europa League Schedule 27 August 2021, This match is a continuation of the Europa League qualification which has entered the Playoff round. Celtic take a comfortable two-goal lead for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff tie against AZ at AFAS Stadium.
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A goal scored each half of last week's first leg played in Glasgow moved Celtic to another level of performance in the Europa League group qualifying session.
It was a clever performance from Ange Postecoglou's side who pretty much controlled the game for 90 minutes at Celtic Park.
Celtic have usually improved form significantly over the last few weeks as the Australian manager seems to have finally found the winning formula.
After an early UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Midtjylland followed by a 2-1 loss at Hearts early in the new Special League campaign Celtic went on to record six wins in a row in all competitions.
Japan striker Kyogo Furuhashi has been one of the special catalysts for Celtic's big rise in form.
Earnings this season scored 6 goals in last six appearances for Bhoys. He scored in the so-called 2-0 win over AZ in the first round of this match. While Celtic have found the right form, the visitors are still looking for their goal.
AZ are yet to score in a legal game this summer, having lost to RKC Waalwijk (1-0) and Celtic (2-0) in their opener of local and continental exploration.
AZ Alkmaar striker Jesper Karlsson comes off suspension and is available for the second round, but left-back Owen Wijndal is still struggling with a groin problem.
The hosts have had few injury problems and it is impossible to make some changes from the first leg which sucks. But it was Karlsson who returned to replace Zakaria Aboukhlal on the left wing.
Celtic defender Christopher Jullien has been ruled out following a serious knee injury, and no plans have been set for his reconditioning.
While Postecoglou admits that Karamoko Dembele's ankle problem is a "long-term" problem.
The Bhoys will be without Mikey Johnston's service until after the international interval.
But Abada and Furuhashi didn't take the time to really cement themselves as Postecoglou's first choice.
Ryan Christie is fit enough to come back against St Mirren but will likely make way for Rogic this week.
Meanwhile James Forrest is expected to be fit when it's time to return after being left out of the team at the weekend, and the same can be said for James McCarthy.
This can only be the 2nd H2H face-to-face between AZ and Celtic people. AZ had a chance in the first games at Celtic Park, but the Scots ended up scoring a 2-0 win seven days ago.
Celtic line-up:
Hart; Ralston, Starfelt, Welsh, Taylor; McGregor, Turnbull, Rogic; Abada, Edouard, Furuhashi
AZ Alkmaar vs Celtic Prediction
AZ had obvious problems with efficiency at the start of the season.
Since Celtic kept their goal untouched in four of their last five matches in all competitions.
We wouldn't be surprised to see the hosts prolong their misery against them. Celtic have everything they need to be successful here. Attacking line with Liel Abada (pocketed two goals in the weekend's 6-0 win over St. Mirren).
Then Furuhashi, Odsonne Edouard and David Turnbull (completed a hat-trick at the weekend) looked stunning.