AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus match
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The gist
AZ Alkmaar host Juventus in the Europa League on 5 November, with Juventus on seven points and AZ on six.
Juventus are unbeaten in the competition; AZ have not lost a European home game in 17 matches.
Background
Juventus, the Italian club managed by Luciano Spalletti, are playing in the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League league phase, where all teams share one table and results set who advances. AZ Alkmaar, the Dutch side coached by Leeroy Echteld, sit just behind them. The match is the first time the two clubs have met in European competition, and both are chasing automatic qualification places.
How it unfolded
- Aug 29, 2026Juventus confirm their 2026/27 Europa League league-phase calendar, listing AZ Alkmaar-Juventus on 5 November 2026 at 21:00 CET.
- Nov 3, 2026Previews are published for the Matchday 4 fixture at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar.
- Nov 5, 2026AZ Alkmaar host Juventus at AFAS Stadion, kicking off at 21:00 CET. Juventus have seven points from three matches and AZ six.
Key terms
- Europa League
- An annual European club football competition organized by UEFA, the second tier below the Champions League.
- league phase
- The opening stage of a UEFA club competition in which all teams play a single league table to decide who advances.
- CET
- Standard time one hour ahead of UTC, observed in Central Europe and parts of Western and Southeast Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Khel Now predicts a 1-2 Juventus win, while Sports Mole's data model gives Juventus a 37.94% win probability against AZ's 36.51%, with a draw at 25.55%.
- Caution
- AZ are unbeaten in their last 17 home matches in European competitions, with 14 wins and three draws, a record the previews flag as Juventus' main obstacle.
Still unverified
Indian broadcast arrangements are disputed: Juventus' official international viewing guide says the match will not be broadcast live in India, while Indian media listings including NDTV Profit report it will air on Sony Sports Network. The referee for the match is listed as to be announced.