Conference League action returns on Thursday evening, and one of the key battles comes in Group E as Aston Villa take on Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar. Ahead of the clash in the Netherlands, we at SportsLens have put together some of the best betting tips for your bet builders.
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Thu, 26 Oct 2023 , 17:45 GMT • AFAS Stadion • Conference League
AZ Alkmaar vs Aston Villa Prediction
Aston Villa return to European action brimming with confidence after thumping reigning Conference League champions West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League, however – as seen on ‘Matchday 1′, this form doesn’t necessarily transfer over to contintental play.
Of course, we are referring to the Villans’ defeat to Legia Warsaw away from home on their return to Europe, and they looked to be following that loss up with a draw against Zrinjski Mostar last time out, but John McGinn popped up with the all important goal late on to ensure a vital three points at Villa Park.
Nevertheless, Unai Emery’s side find themselves bottom of Group E on goals scored, as well as their head-to-head record with Legia Warsaw, meanwhile their counterparts on Thursday evening occupy second place due to the same criteria, and their head-to-head record with Zrinjski Mostar.
AZ are actually unbeaten in the Eredivisie this term, sitting in second place with eight wins and a draw – just two points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven who boast a 100% record.
The hosts may hold an unbeaten record in the league, however we at SportsLens are backing Villa to kick on in Europe’s third tier competition ater securing their first three points last time out, and expect Emery’s men to reign victorious once more.
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 1-2 Aston Villa
AZ Alkmaar vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
- Aston Villa Half Time/Full Time @ 12/5
- Moussa Diaby To Score Anytime @ 9/4
- Combined Bet Builder Odds @ 11/2
AZ Alkmaar vs Aston Villa Betting Tip 1: Aston Villa Half Time/Full Time @ 12/5
The majority of UK football bookmakers have priced Aston Villa as the favourites for Thursday evening’s European clash, and we at SportsLens agree and are backing the Villans for victory.
Not only are we backing the visitors to come out on top, but we expect that they’ll lead at both half time and full time, priced at 12/5.
Emery’s men have led at half time and full time in two of their last three league matches, in the 4-1 win over West Ham and the 6-1 win over Brighton, and we expect the same feat to be achieved against AZ.
AZ Alkmaar vs Aston Villa Betting Tip 2: Moussa Diaby To Score Anytime @ 9/4
Moussa Diaby hasn’t been on the scoresheet since the end of August, but after a string of strong showings without attacking returns – we feel as though the Frenchman is due a goal.
The ex-Bayer Leverkusen winger came close at the weekend in another good performance against West Ham, but failed to convert as his side bagged four at Villa Park.
At 9/4, we are predicting that the 24-year-old will net his first ever UEFA Conference League goal during Thursday night’s clash at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar.
AZ Alkmaar vs Aston Villa Odds
- Match Odds: AZ Alkmaar: 11/5 | Aston Villa: 11/10 | Draw: 13/5
- Total Goals: Over 2.5: 4/5 | Under 2.5: 1/1
- Both Teams To Score: Yes: 4/6 | No: 11/10
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