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Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews. The lights of Selhurst Park will burn brighter than usual on Thursday as Crystal Palace take another swing at making European history. Read on for our free predictions and tips.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta To Score Anytime (Impact Sub Applies)
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Palace’s attacking uplift and AZ’s relentless chance creation point to action. Selhurst transitions punish adventurous full-backs, while Parrott’s movement guarantees threat. Expect tempo swings, layered pressure, defensive gaps, and a goals-led contest clearing 2.5 with both nets rattling before the final whistle arrives in South London.
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Palace’s direct surges and AZ’s incisive patterns encourage trading of chances. Expect alternating momentum, clinical breaks, and late jeopardy. Two each reflects home energy, visiting aggression, and defensive frailties on transitions, producing parity under floodlights in a breathless, high-event European night at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions and Best Bets
- Palace’s Selhurst rhythm: The Eagles have scored in eight of their last ten matches, winning ten of their 19 home games in 2025 — a formidable foundation.
- AZ’s away volatility: The Dutch side have triumphed in just two of their last 14 European away fixtures, despite their prolific attacking output this season.
- Fireworks expected: AZ have scored in 19 of 20 matches this season, while Palace’s Conference League clashes average 2.6 goals — neither side does quiet nights.
Can the Eagles finally soar at Selhurst Park in Europe?
The Conference League has given the Eagles a stage they’ve never truly owned, and after a stinging home defeat to AEK Larnaca, there’s a sense of unfinished business in South London. Still chasing that elusive first European home victory, Palace face a tricky test in AZ Alkmaar — a Dutch side who arrive in red-hot form and brimming with attacking confidence. Both teams have three points on the board, both have known disappointment, and both see this as a defining fixture in the League Phase.
Palace’s domestic mood has lifted lately with wins over Liverpool and Brentford, but the ghosts of that 1-0 loss to Larnaca linger. Head coach Oliver Glasner has reminded his men to stay humble — the Conference League is no free lunch, even for a Premier League outfit. AZ, meanwhile, are purring. They have won five on the spin in all competitions since that 4-0 hammering in Cyprus, and with Troy Parrott in prolific form, the Dutch visitors are unlikely to sit back. This one could turn into a night of fireworks — one where both backlines are forced into uncomfortable truths.
Palace’s resurgence meets AZ’s ruthless rhythm
The numbers tell a story of contrasts. Palace have scored in eight of their last ten games, rediscovering some verve after a goal drought earlier this autumn. At home, they tend to control tempo and territory — 19 fixtures at Selhurst in 2025, with ten wins and just three defeats. Yet, that Larnaca loss showed that European football doesn’t bow to Premier League logic. Creativity isn’t their issue; conversion is. Against Brentford, the Eagles fired two goals from quick vertical transitions, a template they’ll try to replicate against AZ’s aggressive midfield press.
AZ Alkmaar, however, travel with swagger. Since their shock collapse against Larnaca, they have conceded only twice in five matches and boast one of the most potent attacks in the competition. They scored 29 shots’ worth of chances in the narrow win over Slovan Bratislava — proof of both their intent and inefficiency. Parrott, who has already racked up 13 goals in 12 appearances, leads the line with menace. Behind him, Kees Smit and Sven Mijnans bring fluidity between the lines. The concern? Their away form in Europe remains erratic — only two wins in their last 14 trips abroad. Selhurst Park under lights is not where you want to rediscover stage fright.
Best Bet for this match
At BettingTips4You, we focus on one ultimate prediction per match — quality over quantity. No confusion, no clutter, just our single best call. After weighing all data and momentum shifts, our Best Bet for this clash is: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals.
This tip rests on a simple but robust principle: momentum versus vulnerability. Palace are thriving at home, and with Jean-Philippe Mateta rediscovering his scoring boots, they’re never short of goal threat. Even when under pressure, Palace create transitions that open opponents up — their shot volume against Larnaca (13 attempts) reflects offensive persistence, not failure. Their issue lies in conversion, but Mateta’s confidence and Pino’s width mean chances will continue to flow.
AZ, on the other hand, are currently an attacking juggernaut. They’ve scored in 19 of their 20 matches this season, their fluid front three pressing high and combining at pace. Yet, for all their attacking promise, their defence wobbles away from home. The heavy defeat in Cyprus was no fluke — they push full-backs high, leaving gaps that opponents exploit. Palace, with their pace in transition, are built to expose that flaw. The Dutch outfit, however, are far too slick to be kept quiet for 90 minutes. Their shot creation against Slovan Bratislava (29 efforts) shows just how relentless they are.
Expect a dynamic, end-to-end affair. AZ will play on the front foot, Palace will counter, and both will find joy in open spaces. With both sides scoring regularly and neither looking watertight defensively, goals are practically written into the script.
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“You can feel it — a European night that just won’t stay quiet. Palace’s energy and AZ’s flair make this a recipe for chaos. Goals are inevitable — and plenty of them.”
Our correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 2–2 AZ Alkmaar. Both teams will trade blows, but neither quite has the control to see it out. The draw feels poetic — and profitable.
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