| PROBABLE LINEUPS |
VALENCIA  Alves Barragan, Rami, Victor Ruiz, Mathieu Albelda, T CostaFeghouli, Jonas, Jordi Alba Soldado | AZ  Esteban Marcellis, Moisander, Viergever, Poulsen Maher, Martens, ElmGudmundsson, Altidore, Holman |
For Valencia, Adil Rami returns from suspension to boost a defence that has looked short of average for the past month. Miguel is also back in the squad after a six-week recovery from an injury and the Portuguese is even in with a chance to displace Antonio Barragan in the starting XI.
Ever Banega and Sergio Canales are both still sidelined for Unai Emery's team, while Hedwiges Maduro continues to recuperate from his ankle problem and could feature very soon.
For the visitors, striker Roy Beerens (ribs) is still looking to reach full fitness and is the only injury concern. He will travel to Spain, but whether he will play will be decided by coach Gertjan Verbeek on Wednesday.
Up top, American Jozy Altidore may get the nod, despite a poor performance in the first leg as he found the net at the weekend in a 2-2 draw with Vitesse.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Valencia last won a game at home on March 8th, defeating PSV 4-2 in the Europa League round of 16.
- On Sunday, the team drew with Levante 1-1 in the local derby.
- The hosts have only been held scoreless at Mestalla once this season, falling 0-1 to Real Sociedad in mid-January.
- AZ enter the game having lost only twice in their last 11 games.
- The Dutch side have never won the competition.
- In seven Europa League away games this season, AZ have won just once.
Prediction
Valencia should have no problem finding the net, but it may not be tough for the visitors to do the same. The form of the home defenders will go a long way in deciding this one. In the end, the Dutch escape.
Editor's Prediction
Valencia 2-2 AZ 
