The Turkish high-flyers, Fenerbahce, will head across to the Netherlands on Thursday for a Europa League battle against AZ Alkmaar. Will they secure a second win and push up the standings or will AZ Alkmaar reverse their recent defeat at the hands of Tottenham? Let’s find out.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Fenerbahce prediction: Turkish triumph expected
Key stats
- Fenerbahce have scored 4 goals in 3 Europa League matches.
- AZ Alkmaar scored 3 goals at home in their opening Europa League fixture.
- Fenerbahce have conceded in all 3 Europa League games so far.
Correct score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 1-2 Fenerbahce
While we expect the Dutch resistance to crack, we don’t think it will totally implode. Of course, AZ's home faithful will roar them on, as they did when they scored 3 goals against Elfsborg. However, Fenerbahce's strategic approach under Jose Mourinho should see them grab a couple – hence our 2-1 prediction.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing Fenerbahce
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.70%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.80%
Fenerbahce are marginal favourites coming into this clash based on the 40.80% implied probability from the bookmakers. The hosts have a slightly lower chance based on the latest odds at 35.70% – indicating a tight encounter.
Take a look at our football betting tips page if you fancy betting on other top games this week.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Fenerbahce with one ‘friendly’ win
Like many matches we’re witnessing in the Europa League this season, there is little to no history between AZ Alkmaar and Fenerbahce. In fact, they’ve played just one friendly back in 2019, which went the way of the Turks by a 3-2 scoreline.
Europe Friendlies 11/01/19
Fenerbahce
AZ
AZ Alkmaar preview: Two losses and one win
With six defeats from their last seven games in all competitions, things are looking bleak for the Dutch side. However, they have earned a win in the Europa League on home turf already, which may provide at least some confidence.
Predicted Lineup: Owusu-Oduro (GK); Maikuma, Penetra, Dekker, Wolfe; Clasie, Mijnans, Koopmeiners; Buurmeester, Parrott, van Bommel
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
Fenerbahce preview: Unbeaten start to the Europa League
The Istanbul giants arrive riding a wave of confidence, their attacking arsenal firing on all cylinders. Fenerbahce are now unbeaten in seven games across all competitions. And after holding Manchester United to a draw, they've shown they can defend as well as they attack!
Predicted Lineup: Livakovic (GK); Djiku, Soyuncu, Becao, Muldur; Amrabat, Fred; Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin; En-Nesyri
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/05/25
W
Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Fenerbahce
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25
L
Besiktas
1
Fenerbahce
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 26/04/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
D
Kayserispor
3
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Fenerbahce
3
Player to watch – Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar)
We’ve picked Fenerbahce for the win on Thursday evening. But in terms of players who are a real goal threat, look no further than AZ’s van Bommel. He scored a brace when they beat Elsborg to kick off their Europa League campaign.
Therefore, if he steps it up against Fenerbahce in the same way he did that night, we could be in for quite a spectacle!