AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus: predicted lineups, team news, odds and bet builder tips for Thursday's Europa League clash. Find our prediction and best bets here.
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Match Summary
Competition | Europa League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 5 November 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | AFAS Stadion |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 4 |
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus at the AFAS Stadion is a proper Europa League test, with both clubs chasing a top-eight finish and a single point separating them in the table.
AZ sit tenth in the table. Their unbeaten home run in European competition now stretches to 17 matches, which is why a shaky domestic spell shouldn't fool anyone.
Juventus arrive seventh and unbeaten in the competition. Luciano Spalletti's side have been ruthless in front of goal, though a long injury list is testing the depth of his squad.
The stakes are simple. A win here is a big step towards the top eight for either side, and with both attacks in decent nick this has the makings of an open, messy night.
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Form
AZ's form is a tale of two competitions. In Europe they thrashed Ararat-Armenia 4-0 away, with Weslley Patati helping himself to a brace. In the Eredivisie, defeats to FC Twente and Ajax have exposed a blunt attack, and Lee-Roy Echteld's side have won only four of their last ten matches.
Juventus have already scored nine Europa League goals, and Nick Woltemade sits joint top of the competition's scoring charts. A draw with Rennes kept them unbeaten in Europe. Domestically it has been patchier, with a surprise defeat to Genoa followed by a 2-0 win over Napoli at the weekend.
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
AZ Alkmaar: Stije Resink (Injured/out), Jizz Hornkamp (Injured/out), Kees Smit (Injured/out), Jeroen Zoet (Injured/out), Wouter Goes (Injured/out)
Juventus: Nico González (Injured/out), Khéphren Thuram (Injured/out), Manuel Locatelli (Injured/out), Kamil Grabara (Injured/out), Zeki Çelik (Injured/out), Kenan Yıldız (Injured/out), Weston McKennie (Injured/out), Francisco Conceição (Injured/out)
AZ Alkmaar
Lee-Roy Echteld is without five players. Jeroen Zoet's absence hands Jari De Busser the gloves, while losing Wouter Goes thins out the defence. Mexx Meerdink leads the line in a probable 4-2-3-1, with Patati on the right and Peer Koopmeiners anchoring the engine room.
Juventus
Spalletti has eight players out, including Weston McKennie and Kamil Grabara, leaving Juventus short in midfield and attack. On the probable AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus lineups, Guglielmo Vicario starts in goal and Nick Woltemade spearheads a 4-2-3-1, with Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegović in support.
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Predicted Lineup
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Jari De Busser; Elijah Dijkstra, Wesley Hoedt, Lewis Schouten, Mees de Wit; Dave Kwakman, Peer Koopmeiners; Weslley Patati, Valdemar Byskov, Ro-Zangelo Daal; Mexx Meerdink
Juventus
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Guglielmo Vicario; Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Bremer, Andrea Cambiaso; Douglas Luiz, Pape Matar Sarr; Randal Kolo Muani, Teun Koopmeiners, Kerim Alajbegović; Nick Woltemade
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Key Stats & Match Facts
Nick Woltemade has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 Europa League appearances.
Mexx Meerdink has scored in 2 of his last 3 Europa League appearances.
Randal Kolo Muani has scored in 2 of his last 3 Europa League appearances.
Nick Woltemade has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 Europa League appearances.
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: AZ Alkmaar 2-2 Juventus. The AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus betting odds make the visitors favourites at 20/21 with AK Bets, and on paper that is fair given their firepower. But AZ's home record in Europe is too stubborn to dismiss, and Juventus's injury list leaves them looking more dangerous going forward than at the back, so we expect goals at both ends and a share of the spoils.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring Europa League tie at the AFAS Stadion. The projections have this game nudging three goals, and Juventus have already put nine past Europa League opponents. With their engine room stripped by injuries, Spalletti's side look far better equipped to score than to shut up shop.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both AZ and Juventus are expected to find the net. AZ have found the net eight times in their last six matches, and Juventus project as the slightly more potent side without being watertight. It sits neatly alongside the overs to round off our AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus best bets.
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Bet Builder
Our AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus bet builder tips lean on Woltemade and the Juventus attack, plus a booking, with the four legs combining at 10/1 with Bet365.
Nick Woltemade Anytime Goalscorer. Woltemade has scored in every one of his three most recent Europa League appearances, and he remains the focal point of everything Juventus do going forward.
Nick Woltemade Over 2.5 Player Shots. Volume has not been the issue. Across his latest trio of Europa League outings, the forward has attempted 3+ shots every time.
Juventus Over 1.5 Total Away Goals. Juventus have scored 2+ goals in 3 of their last 3 Europa League matches, which fits our score prediction neatly.
Ayoub Oufkir To Be Shown A Card. He has picked up a card twice across his previous three games in the Europa League. An open, messy contest should give the referee plenty to deal with.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Talking Points
The big question is whether AZ's European fortress can survive a Juventus side that knows where the net is. AZ have not lost a European home game since Aston Villa beat them in October 2023, but they will need to be far sharper in front of goal than they were against Twente and Ajax. Juventus, meanwhile, have lost just one of their last ten continental fixtures, and their bench is still delivering despite the injuries, with Kerim Alajbegović coming on to score against Napoli. If Woltemade gets the service, AZ's stubborn home streak will face its sternest examination yet.
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Predictions FAQs
When is the AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Europa League game?
The match kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus being played?
The match is being played at the AFAS Stadion.
Where can I watch AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus?
The match is being shown live on TNT Sports 4 in the UK.
What competition is AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus in?
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus is a Europa League match in the 2026/2027 season.
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