Bulgarian juggernauts welcome Dutch side AZ Alkmaar to Razgrad, for the first ever meeting between these two clubs. Read on for our Ludogorets vs AZ Alkmaar predictions.
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Ludogorets vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: Last chance for Ludogorets?
- Ludogorets are winless in the Europa League, with two points from five games.
- However, the Bulgarians are unbeaten in six, including a 0-0 draw away to Lazio.
- AZ Alkmaar have a perfectly balanced record. They have won two, lost two and drawn two, conceded seven and scored seven.
Correct score prediction: Ludogorets 1-2 AZ Alkmaar
We back AZ Alkmaar to bring all three precious points home from their long trip to Bulgaria.
Ludogorets will make for tough opponents, but the Dutchmen have the better players and have had better results in the Europa League, despite a very challenging set of fixtures so far.
Pre-game odds and win probability: AZ's away advantage
HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winner in this game is AZ Alkmaar, albeit by a narrow margin. Their odds of 13/10 imply a 43.5% likelihood of victory.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Recent H2Hs: A maiden meeting
This match marks the first time the two clubs have played each other. Who will draw first blood?
Ludogorets preview: A must-win
Ludogorets have longs struggled to convert their domestic dominance into a breakthrough campaign, and unfortunately for them, this Europa League campaign has been much the same.
The Razgrad club have taken just two points from their opening five fixtures, and currently find themselves well outside the playoff places.
Encouragement for the Bulgarian champions will come from their strong record against Dutch sides (played four, won three, lost one) and their 0-0 draw with Lazio last time out.
Predicted lineup: Bonmann (GK), Witry, Kurtulus, Almeida, Son, Naressi, Marcus, Chochev, Duarte, Gropper, Cruz
Bulgaria First League 09/05/25
D
Arda Kardzhali
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
1
Bulgaria First League 03/05/25
D
Levski Sofia
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
1
Bulgaria First League 27/04/25
W
Cherno More Varna
0
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
Bulgaria Cup 23/04/25
W
Botev Vratsa
0
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
Bulgaria First League 19/04/25
W
Spartak Varna
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
AZ Alkmaar preview: A chance to flex their muscles
AZ Alkmaar have endured a trying run of fixtures so far, with assignments against Tottenham, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Athletic Club.
This is just the second fixture where they have been considered favourites, and they will want to show off what they are capable of and lock down their spot in the playoffs.
Predicted lineup: Zoet, Maikuma, Penetra, Goes, Moller-Wolfe, Clasie, Mijnans, Koopmeiners, Lahdo, 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
Player to watch: Peer Koopmeiners
After seeing his elder brother Teun depart for success in Serie A, Peer Koopmeiners has taken up the family name in the AZ midfield.
The 24-year-old possesses similar creative skills to his brother, and assisted both of AZ's goals in their shock win over Ajax at the weekend.
It was no flash in the pan either, with the Dutchman ranking in the 96th percentile for expected assists too.