AZ Alkmaar – Juventus Preview – Can the Dutch side hold a patched-up Juve?
Our AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus betting tips start with a family story. AZ host Juventus on Thursday 5 November 2026, 20:00 GMT, with a Koopmeiners in each squad. It is also the first time these two clubs have ever met in Europe.
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Juventus come in with a narrow edge on paper, but the paper is thin. They have 14 players unavailable, seven of them long-term, with Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram all missing. Weston McKennie is also out with adductor fatigue.
Luciano Spalletti got some relief from the 2-0 win over Napoli last weekend, which followed a 2-0 defeat at Genoa and a 3-0 home loss to Lazio. That is a team that swings between results.
AZ are not flying either. Back-to-back Eredivisie defeats, to FC Twente and then Ajax, have taken the shine off a good European run. Yet they had 19 shots against Ajax and still lost 1-0, which says more about finishing than about performance. Leeroy Echteld’s side also hit four at Ararat-Armenia in their last European outing, and the reverse side of that story is that they pushed the game hard and were rewarded.
AZ Alkmaar – Juventus Betting Tips
Betting Tip: Double chance AZ Alkmaar or draw
Juventus are the slight pick on form, but a squad missing this many players is hard to trust away from home. AZ have the home ground, a fine record against Italian clubs in Europe, and a style that creates chances in volume. Covering the draw as well as the home win is the sensible way to back that. It protects you if the Dutch side go through another frustrating night in front of goal.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
- AZ Alkmaar have conceded in four of their last five matches
- Juventus have scored in three of their last five matches
- AZ Alkmaar have scored in three of their last five matches
This one is simple. Juventus have let in goals in two of their three league-phase matches, and with such a depleted back-up pool it is hard to see them keeping AZ out. At the other end, AZ were ruthless at Ararat-Armenia and carved out plenty against Ajax. Juve’s attackers, led by the likes of Woltemade and Kolo Muani, will also get chances in an open contest.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- AZ Alkmaar have seen three or more goals in three of their last five matches
Nine goals in three games for Juventus, and 19 shots from AZ in their last league outing: both sides are producing at a rate that makes three or more goals a sensible target. Neither coach has much reason to play it cautiously, as both need a result. This ties in neatly with the previous tip.
To place these bets, check the latest match odds on the Campeonbet sportsbook before kick-off, and keep an eye on team news, particularly who starts at the back for AZ.
What to expect in Alkmaar
Expect an open game. Juventus have scored nine goals in three league-phase matches, including a five-goal win against NEC, but they have conceded in two of those three, most recently in the 2-2 draw with Rennes. With so many absentees, the Italians are unlikely to shut a game down.
AZ will push, because that is how they play, and they carry some European pedigree: they are unbeaten in their last five European matches against Italian opposition. The home crowd and that record make the Dutch side a real threat, particularly with a Juventus defence that has looked leaky in recent weeks. You can see how AZ’s league-phase campaign has gone in our look back at the home win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva.
Frequently asked questions
When does AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus kick off?
The match kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 20:00 GMT, in the Europa League league phase.
Who is the favourite?
Juventus have a narrow edge, mostly on quality, but their injury list keeps this close to an open game.
What is our main tip for this match?
Double chance: AZ Alkmaar or draw, backed up by both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
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