AZ Alkmaar
Juventus
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/11/2026
AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus – Best bets of the match
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AZ Alkmaar sit tenth in the Europa League standings and arrive in decent domestic nick, having won two of their last three matches before a recent defeat. The AFAS Stadion has been a reliable fortress for the Dutch side, and they will look to unsettle a wounded Juventus. With an Eredivisie fixture looming just three days later, however, head coach Maarten Martens may rotate his squad, which could dilute the home advantage considerably.
Juventus occupy seventh place in the league phase but their form reads erratically: two wins, two losses and a draw across their last five outings. A bruising 3-0 home defeat to Lazio still lingers, and Luciano Spalletti must cope with a mounting injury crisis that has stripped his squad of significant depth. Their most recent European outing, a draw against Rennes, underlined both their resilience and their current limitations going forward.
Juventus hold a clear edge in attacking output, averaging three goals across their recent fixtures compared to AZ's two per match. Their expected goals figure of 2.47 also dwarfs the hosts' 1.71, underscoring a more clinical forward line. Even with a significant injury crisis limiting Spalletti's options, the Old Lady possess enough quality to avoid defeat in Alkmaar.
AZ will rotate their squad with an Eredivisie fixture looming just three days later, diluting the home advantage at the AFAS Stadion. Juventus, meanwhile, need a response after a bruising 3-0 loss to Lazio. That motivation, combined with their superior standing in seventh, makes the draw or away double chance the sensible play at 1.95.
The visitors' inconsistency on the road, shown by a sequence of win, loss, draw, loss, win, tempers expectations of a straightforward Juventus victory. A share of the spoils remains plausible, yet the data consistently favours Juventus not losing this fixture. The X2 selection captures both outcomes and offers fair value given the attacking disparity between these two sides.
Trends to Know about AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus
- Juventus average 3.00 goals in recent form
- AZ likely to rotate for Eredivisie
- Juventus xG of 2.47 outpaces AZ's 1.71
Form & Statistics: AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus
AZ Alkmaar
Recent form
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Juventus
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Lineups: AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus
AZ Alkmaar
Starters
- 1 Jari De Busser
- 2 Seiya Maikuma
- 3 Lewis Schouten
- 4 Wesley Hoedt
- 5 Mees de Wit
- 6 Dave Kwakman
- 7 Peer Koopmeiners
- 8 Weslley Patati
- 9 Valdemar Byskov
- 10 Ayoub Oufkir
- 11 Bendegúz Kovács
Absent
- Kees Smit (injury)
- Wouter Goes (injury)
- Hobie Verhulst (suspended)
- Stije Resink (injury)
- Jizz Hornkamp (injury)
- Boogaard (Knock)
- Resink (Knee Injury (expected return Jan 1, 2027))
- Smit (Inactive/unknown injury)
- Hornkamp (Inactive/unknown injury)
Juventus
Starters
- 1 Guglielmo Vicario
- 2 Juan Cabal
- 3 Bremer
- 4 Pierre Kalulu
- 5 Andrea Cambiaso
- 6 Teun Koopmeiners
- 7 Pape Matar Sarr
- 8 Douglas Luiz
- 9 Kerim Alajbegovic
- 10 Randal Kolo Muani
- 11 Nick Woltemade
Absent
- Kamil Grabara (injury)
- Manuel Locatelli (injury)
- Francisco Conceição (injury)
- Kenan Yıldız (injury)
- Jeff Ekhator (injury)
- Arkadiusz Milik (injury)
- Nico González (injury)
- Zeki Çelik (injury)
- Daniele Rugani (Not in UEFA Europa League squad)
- Khephren Thuram (Knee surgery (back around end of year))
- Kenan Yildiz (Broken foot (surgery, back end of November/early December))
- Edon Zhegrova (Not in UEFA Europa League squad/physical discomfort)
Low confidence
Both formations are speculated rather than confirmed, so treat the tactical picture with appropriate caution ahead of this Europa League fixture. A 4-3-3 versus 4-3-3 contest is anticipated, with Teun Koopmeiners set to pull the strings in Juventus's midfield against a side that includes his brother Peer for the hosts.
AZ carry a note of uncertainty around Ayoub Oufkir, who is at risk of suspension, while Juventus arrive with their predicted XI already adjusted for confirmed absentees. The away side's attacking shape will be worth monitoring closely, with Randal Kolo Muani leading the line in what shapes up as an open, symmetrical contest.
How to Watch AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Match?
What time is AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus?
AZ Alkmaar host Juventus at the AFAS Stadion on 5 November 2026, with kickoff set for 20:00 GMT.
Where is AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus being played?
This match takes place at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, home ground of AZ.
How Can I Watch AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus on TV and Live Stream?
Fans can watch AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus live on TNT Sports or stream via the discovery+ platform.
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