Aston Villa vs AZ Alkmaar 09.11.2023 Prediction: UEFA Europa Conference League

Match Overview

Villa Park in Birmingham will be the venue for a fine clash between Aston Villa and AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday. The home team will feel that they can get the best out of this game and compete against Alkmaar, who are a top-rated Dutch side. Villa's midfield, which is their strength, will likely come up trumps against Alkmaar.

Key Highlights 

It has to be noted that Aston Villa have been unbeaten in their last four home games. At the same time, they haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches and this will bug them no end. Villa will hope that they can finally keep a clean sheet on Thursday, but it will not be easy given how fluid Alkmaar's playing style is and how nicely their attackers gel with each other.

Injury Report

While Tyrone Mings and Jacob Ramsey have been ruled out of this game for Aston Villa, Alkmaar will have to be without the services of Lewis Schouten and Mees de Vit.

Prediction

We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game. Alkmaar have a decent midfield but not as strong as the one that the home team do. They will feel that they can withstand the strong barrage of the home supporters and play their natural game. Villa, however, will be keen on putting a tab on the Alkmaar attackers in this match.