Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26

These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Crystal Palace will go head-to-head against AZ Alkmaar for their round 3 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League. This is going to be a new challenge for both sides, which will take place at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles have performed well in both of their last two matches. They first eliminated Liverpool from the Carabao Cup and later took down Brentford in the Premier League.

Crystal Palace will be looking to continue their form. They faced a defeat at the hands of AEK Larnaca in their previous UECL match and will not be looking to make similar mistakes.

AZ Alkmaar are also looking in good touch at the moment. They have secured wins in all of their last five matches across all competitions. The Eredivisie side will be away from home for their next UEFA Conference League outing, and it is not going to be an easy one for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Friday, November 7
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Nov 6; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 04:00 p.m. ET/ 01:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Daniele Chiffi
• VAR: In use

Form:

Palace: D-L-L-W-W

Alkmaar: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

The 28-year-old Frenchman will be one of the main assets in the attacking front for Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta is coming in after scoring a crucial goal in their 2-0 win against Brentford in the English Premier League. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Simply fantastique from JP against Brentford 😏 pic.twitter.com/w7wXa9kNlZ

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) November 4, 2025

Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)

Troy Parrott will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his team stand a chance against the Eagles. He has performed decently in the domestic competitions for AZ Alkmaar. Parrott will now be keen to perform well, and a better approach can help them do so.

Match Facts

• AZ Alkmaar have won all of their last five matches.
• Crystal Palace have emerged victorious in their last two fixtures.
• This will be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @5/11 Unibet
• Mateta to score @7/2 Quinnbet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Chadi Riad, Caleb Kporha, Adam Wharton, Cheick Oumar Doucoure and Edrward Nketiah will not be in action for Crystal Palace as they are not fit enough.

AZ Alkmaar might miss out on the services of Jordy Clasie, Seiya Maikuma and Mexx Meerdink due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Crystal Palace won: 0

AZ Alkmaar won: 0

Draws: 0

This match will be their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1-)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Lerma, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Owusu-Oduro (GK); Kasius, Goes, Penetra, De Wit; Koopmeiners, Mijnans, Smit; Patati, Parrott, Jensen

Match Prediction

Both of these sides are in good form at the moment. However, we predict it will be Crystal Palace who are likely to secure a win against AZ Alkmaar in their upcoming UEFA Conference League clash.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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