AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus prediction

AI match recap

Juventus bring the stronger European standing into Alkmaar, but this is a demanding away tie against an AZ side energised by a commanding continental win. AZ's direct wide threat, led recently by Patati, gives them a credible route to unsettle a rotated or injury-hit Juventus. Spalletti's shape choice and the true condition of his midfield will determine whether Juventus can impose control. Expect AZ to start aggressively, with Juventus increasingly dangerous if they survive that early pressure and turn the match into a contest of possession and second balls.

Injuries and absences

The most consequential reported Juventus concerns are in central midfield and on the flanks: absences involving Locatelli, Thuram and Cambiaso would reduce control, ball progression and width. AZ's reported fitness questions around Clasie and Goes are also important, but their final availability is not confirmed.

Form (last 5)

AZ Alkmaar vs Juventus stats

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