AZ Alkmaar vs West Ham United Predictions

• AZ have scored in five of their last six games, while West Ham have conceded in five of their last six.
• Both teams have scored in each of West Ham’s last three in the Europa Conference League.
• Michail Antonio has scored five goals in his last seven appearances.

Hammers earn deserved lead

After a 2-1 victory in London last week, West Ham are poised to make it to their first European final since the 1999 Intertoto Cup and judging by last week’s showing they should be able to finish the job in Alkmaar.

The Hammers actually trailed to a first-half goal from AZ at the London Stadium but finally found their shooting boots in the second half to secure a deserved victory.

Antonio to finish the job in Alkmaar

Michail Antonio scored the winner in that tie, and the Jamaican striker is good value to continue his fine vein of form. The 33-year-old has scored five goals across his last seven competitive appearances, so back him to punish AZ again here.

David Moyes’ side had 18 shots on goal in the first leg and I am expecting another entertaining affair here. AZ have scored in five of their last six games but have only kept one clean sheet in their last ten games in this competition.

West Ham, meanwhile, have conceded in five of their last six in all competitions and both teams have scored in their last three in this competition, so I’m backing goals at both ends along with a repeat of the 2-1 scoreline from last week.