AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips (5 November)

AZ Alkmaar host Juventus on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at the AFAS Stadion in a UEFA Europa League 2026/27 league phase match kicking off at 20:00 UTC. Both sides arrive with something to prove in Europe: AZ are trying to build on a strong start to their continental campaign, while Juventus travel to the Netherlands aiming to recover from a shaky domestic spell. The bookmakers make the Italian side a narrow favourite in European (decimal) odds, with Juventus priced around 2.00, the draw near 3.40, and a home win for AZ at approximately 3.50.

AZ's recent form has been solid despite a few setbacks. The Cheeseheads were held to a 2-2 draw away at Cambuur in the Eredivisie, but bounced back in style in Europe, thrashing Ararat-Armenia 0-4 on the road in Yerevan. Maarten Martens can count on a talented 2026/27 squad featuring Jari De Busser in goal, Lewis Schouten, Wouter Goes and Seiya Maikuma in defence, Jordy Clasie and Peer Koopmeiners in midfield, and an exciting attack led by Mexx Meerdink, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Calvin Stengs and Ayoub Oufkir. The hosts will however be without Kees Smit, Jizz Hornkamp and Stije Resink through injury.

Juventus, coached by Luciano Spalletti, come into this fixture after a turbulent October. The Bianconeri slumped to a 2-0 defeat away at Genoa in Serie A, following a much-needed 0-2 win at Lecce in which Weston McKennie opened the scoring. Juventus' 2026/27 squad blends experience with youth: Dušan Vlahović leads the line, supported by Randal Kolo Muani, Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso, with Michele Di Gregorio between the posts. The injury list is a serious concern though, with Kenan Yıldız, Manuel Locatelli, Nicolás González, Francisco Conceição, Khéphren Thuram, Zeki Çelik and Kamil Grabara all unavailable for the trip to Alkmaar.

Taking everything into account, the odds of 2.00 for an away win look justified despite Juventus' absentees, as the visitors still possess the deeper and more experienced squad. AZ will create chances at home, but Juventus' quality in the final third should make the difference over 90 minutes. Our prediction for this Europa League clash is a 1 : 2 win for Juven