AZ Alkmaar will continue their quest for a place in the next round of the Conference League when they clash at the AFAS Stadion on Thursday, 7 August 2025.
Read on to find out more about our AZ Alkmaar vs FC Vaduz prediction.
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AZ Alkmaar vs FC Vaduz predictions: The hosts have the edge
Key stats
- AZ Alkmaar have won three of their last four home matches in the Conference League.
- The home side have won the two meetings between both sides in this competition.
- AZ scored five goals in their Conference League encounter at home.
Correct score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 3-0 FC Vaduz
AZ Alkmaar gave a good account of themselves in the 2022-23 season, when they last played in the tournament, reaching the semi-final stage, before being dumped out by West Ham.
They also featured in the Conference League of the 2023-24 season, but they could not get out of the group stage. However, they managed to reach the Europa League round of 16 last term.
Looking for European glory, the Dutch side are favourites to emerge from this contest, given their pedigree.
With a 100% record against the visitors, they are likely to extend their winning streak against the visitors.
Pre-game odds and win probability: AZ Alkmaar are clear favourites
- HOME: 1/16 (1.06) – 94.1%
- DRAW: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.70%
- AWAY: 25/1 (26.00) – 3.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Entering this contest, AZ Alkmaar are the favourites at 1/16 (1.06). With these odds, they are overwhelmingly backed by the bookmakers, with a winning probability of 94.1%.
The visiting side are outsiders even for a draw in this fixture, as they are priced at 14/1 (15.00) odds, representing a 6.70% chance for them to end the game all squared.
For a victory, the Leichsteiners are priced at 25/1 (26.00), odds with a miserly 3.80% chance to emerge victorious on Thursday.
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Most recent H2Hs: Third meeting in the Conference League
Both sides have met twice previously in this competition, with the hosts carrying the day on both occasions. Given the current outlook, the hosts could be in line for a third consecutive win.
UEFA Conference League 27/10/22
FC Vaduz
AZ
UEFA Conference League 15/09/22
AZ
FC Vaduz
AZ Alkmaar preview: AZ in search of their third straight win against the visitors
Aside from the fact that AZ Alkmaar have fared better in European competitions, they have bodied the visiting, when they clashed in past encounters. Although they are yet to kick a ball in the Eredivisie, their impressive comeback against Ilves, in the previous is very impressive.
Despite suffering a narrow 4-3 defeat in the first installment of the tie, the Dutch outfit were able to claim an 8-4 aggregate win to progress.
For this clash, Maarten Martens is expected to keep the core of the team that helped them get past the second qualifying round.
Predicted lineup: Zoet (GK), Clasie, De Wit, Kasius, Goes, Poku, Penetra, Mijnans, Parrott, Smit, Daal
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Groningen
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Go Ahead Eagles
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
D
NAC
1
AZ
1
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
AZ
1 (2)
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Heracles
1
AZ
0
FC Vaduz preview: The visitors have a mountain to climb
FC Vaduz overcame the challenge posed by Dungannon in the previous round by winning 3-1 on aggregate to book a date with AZ Alkmaar in the third qualifying round.
But they are up against a side that have gotten the better of them in the previous meetings in the same competition.
Worse still, they will be without one of the mainstays, Cedric Gasse, when they clash with AZ on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Schaffran (GK), Beeli, Hoxha, Mack, Lang, Simani, Hasler, Fernandes, Campos, Navarro, Hammerich
Europe Friendlies 19/07/25
L
1860 Munich
1
FC Vaduz
0
Europe Friendlies 04/07/25
D
Grasshoppers
1
FC Vaduz
1
Europe Friendlies 28/06/25
L
SCR Altach
4
FC Vaduz
2
Switzerland Challenge League 23/05/25
L
Stade Lausanne-Ouchy
2
FC Vaduz
0
Liechtenstein Cup 20/05/25
W
FC Balzers
2
FC Vaduz
3
Player to watch: Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott is hitting the right form at a crucial time for his side. He scored three goals in both legs of the second qualifying round, and he could be a thorn in the flesh of FC Vaduz defenders.