The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage between AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) and Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) will take place on October 23 at the AFAS Stadium. AZ Alkmaar vs. Slovan Bratislava: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee
Tobias Stieler (Germany)
Matches – 17 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 70;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 29%.
Predicted lineups for AZ Alkmaar vs. Slovan Bratislava
AZ Alkmaar (4-3-3): Hobie Verhulst – Yukinari Sugawara, Sam Beukema, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Milos Kerkez – Jordy Clasie, Tijjani Reijnders, Dani de Wit – Jesper Karlsson, Vangelis Pavlidis, Jesper Karlsson.
Slovan Bratislava (4-4-2): Adrian Chovan – Jurij Medvedev, Myenty Abena, Guram Kashia, Vernon De Marco – David Holman, Jaba Kankava, Joeri de Kamps, Tigran Barseghyan – Ezekiel Henty, Ivan Schranz.
AZ Alkmaar
In their last match, AZ Alkmaar secured a 3-1 victory against FC Twente in the Eredivisie. The team is currently in good form, having won their last three competitive matches. AZ's attacking prowess has been evident, scoring at least two goals in each of these victories. The team is looking to continue their strong start in the Conference League after a convincing win in their opening group stage match.
- AZ Alkmaar has won their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
- The team has scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- AZ has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava comes into this match following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Spartak Trnava in the Slovak Super Liga. The team has experienced mixed results recently, with only one win in their last four matches across all competitions. Slovan will be aiming to improve their form and secure crucial points in the Conference League group stage.
- Slovan Bratislava has not won in their last 3 away matches in all competitions (1 draw, 2 losses).
- The team has conceded at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
- Slovan has failed to score in 2 of their last 3 away matches.
AZ Alkmaar vs. Slovan Bratislava: Match Prediction
AZ Alkmaar has shown strong form at home, with a potent attack and solid defensive performances. Slovan Bratislava, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, particularly in defense. Given these factors, AZ Alkmaar is expected to dominate the match and secure a comfortable victory.
My prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win