AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Europa League 2026-27
The Old Lady will look to use their European experience to overcome their opponent’s home advantage.
AZ Alkmaar host Juventus at the AFAS Stadion on Thursday, November 5, in a Matchday 4 fixture of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase. The Dutch side will look to make home advantage count against a Juve team that has started its European campaign strongly.
Juventus have collected seven points from their opening three matches, recording two wins and a draw. AZ Alkmaar have won two of their three fixtures, leaving both sides with a strong opportunity to improve their position in the league-phase standings.
The fixture also brings together two teams with contrasting European records at home and away. AZ have been difficult to beat on their own ground, while Juventus arrive with an impressive scoring record in this season’s competition.
Kick-off Details
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- Competition: UEFA Europa League 2026-27
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM UTC / 9:00 PM CET [1:30 AM IST (November 6)]
- Venue: AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar
- Referee: To be announced
- VAR: In use
Form
AZ Alkmaar: L-L-W-D-W
Juventus: W-L-W-D-L
Players to watch out for
Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ Alkmaar)
Daal will be one of AZ’s attacking options to watch. His movement from the left side could help the hosts create opportunities against Juventus’ defence.
Nick Woltemade (Juventus)
Woltemade has been among Juventus’ key contributors in the Europa League this season. His ability to operate in the penalty area and link up with the attack could be important for the visitors.
Match Facts
- These sides will meet for the first time in European competition.
- AZ are unbeaten in their last 17 home matches in European competitions, recording 14 wins and three draws.
- Juve are unbeaten in their three Europa League matches against Dutch opposition, winning twice and drawing once.
- The Old Lady have scored nine goals in their opening three Europa League matches.
- AZ have won two and lost one of their opening three Europa League fixtures.
Betting tips & odds
- Tip 1: Juventus to win – 10/11 with bet365.
- Tip 2: Nick Woltemade to score anytime – 15/8 with bet365.
- Tip 3: Randal Kolo Muani to score anytime – 2/1with bet365.
Injury & team news
Lee-Roy Echteld’s men have Kees Smit and Jizz Hornkamp listed as doubtful, with both players marked as day-to-day. Goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet is expected to remain unavailable until mid-November, while Stije Resink is recovering from a knee injury and is not expected back until early January 2027.
Luciano Spalletti’s men will be without Weston McKennie, who is dealing with adductor fatigue, as well as Kamil Grabara, Khéphren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Zeki Çelik, Nicolás González, Francisco Conceição and Kenan Yıldız.
McKennie is expected to miss around one to two weeks, while the other players have longer projected recovery periods. Juan Cabal and Kerim Alajbegović have been cleared to return after their recent knocks.
Head-to-head stats
There is no prior head-to-head history between AZ Alkmaar and Juventus in European club competitions.
Predicted Lineup
AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1)
De Busser; Dijkstra, Goes, Schouten, de Wit; Kwakman, Koopmeiners; Pinto, Byskov, Daal; Meerdink.
Juventus (4-4-2)
Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumí, Cabal; Alajbegović, Teun Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso; Woltemade, Kolo Muani.
Match Prediction
AZ’s unbeaten European home record makes this a difficult fixture for Juventus, but the visitors have shown greater consistency in the competition so far. Their attacking output and quality in forward areas could give them the advantage, although AZ should create chances on home soil.
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 1-2 Juventus.
Telecast Details
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UK: HBO Max (UK), TNT Sports 4
India: SONY LIV, Sony Ten 3, SONY Ten 4
Canada: DAZN Canada
When is AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus scheduled?
AZ Alkmaar will face Juventus on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in the UEFA Europa League league phase.
What time does AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus kick off?
The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM CET (1:30 AM IST on November 6).
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