Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Thursday | 20:00 UTC | Selhurst Park, London | UEFA Europa Conference League

Crystal Palace host AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night in what promises to be a fascinating clash of styles in South London. Palace’s measured, possession-based approach meets AZ’s fluid attacking transitions — two sides creating plenty of chances, but both underperforming their finishing.

✅ Both Teams to Score – 1.77
✅ Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals – 1.95
✅ Yeremi Pino Anytime Goalscorer – 3.15

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Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Crystal Palace’s European campaign has been solid, even if results haven’t fully reflected performances. They dominated Dynamo Kyiv in a 2-0 away win and were unfortunate to lose 1-0 to AEK Larnaca despite posting 1.7 xG to 0.2. Palace have kept shape under the 3-4-3, controlling over 60% possession while conceding minimal chances.

AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, arrive in London after an inconsistent start to their group stage. A heavy 4-0 defeat to AEK Larnaca was followed by a much-improved 1-0 win over Slovan Bratislava, generating 3.5 xG to 0.2. Domestically, they’ve been sharp in the Eredivisie — third overall with a +6.1 xGD — and remain one of the Netherlands’ most attack-minded sides.

This one shapes up as a tactical contrast: Palace’s controlled tempo versus AZ’s direct aggression. Both have been creating high-quality chances, and regression to the mean suggests goals are coming.

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Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Odds

Crystal Palace are favourites at 1.46, with AZ Alkmaar outsiders at 6.40. The draw is priced at 4.70.

Goals are expected, with Over 2.5 Goals at 1.60 and Both Teams to Score at 1.77, reflecting both sides’ attacking intent and underlying xG profiles.

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Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Tips

Yeremi Pino looks poised to get off the mark in Europe. The winger has produced 14 shots, 3 on target, and 1.5 xG in 10 appearances this season, adding six goal-creating actions. With Palace averaging 1.6 xG per game in Europe, he’s a strong pick at 3.15 to score anytime.

Both teams to score is another standout angle, given AZ have netted in every Eredivisie match this season and Palace’s xG metrics suggest their finishing is due to click. Combining BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals pays a healthy 1.95.

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Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace (3-4-3): Henderson; Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Canvot; Pino, Mateta, Sarr
AZ Alkmaar (4-3-3): Owusu-Oduro; Kasius, Goes, Dekker, De Wit; Koopmeiners, Smit, Mijnans; Patati, Jensen, Sadiq

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