AZ Alkmaar vs Shelbourne Prediction - UEFA Europa Conference League

Match context

At 00:45 on November 28, 2025, AZ Alkmaar will host Shelbourne at the AFAS Stadion in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Dutch team is considered the clear favorite due to their impressive home form and superior attacking power, while the visiting Irish team will rely on a solid defense to create opportunities.

This match is crucial for both teams in their group standings. AZ Alkmaar, currently with 3 points, are looking for a win to consolidate their position and gain an advantage in the race for qualification. Meanwhile, Shelbourne have only 1 point and need a positive result to keep their hopes of progressing alive.

Performance analysis

AZ Alkmaar: Home advantage is their key strength.

AZ Alkmaar is showing two different faces. In European competitions, their form has been inconsistent, with one win and two losses in their last three matches. However, across all competitions, the Dutch team has shown superiority, especially when playing at AFAS Stadion, where they have won all four matches since the start of the season.

In total, after 9 matches played, AZ Alkmaar has won 6 and lost 3. Their attack has been effective with 20 goals, averaging 2.2 goals per game, but their defense has also conceded 12 goals (an average of 1.3 goals per game).

Shelbourne: Disciplined defensive style of play

On the visitors' side, Shelbourne have been less convincing in their last 5 matches with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. The Irish team's playing style relies on a solid defense, having conceded only 3 goals in 5 matches (an average of 0.6 goals per game). However, their attack has been quite limited, scoring only 5 goals (an average of 1.0 goal per game).

Force information

According to the latest information, neither AZ Alkmaar nor Shelbourne have any injury or suspension issues. This means both coaches will have their strongest lineups available for the upcoming match.

Analysis and prediction of results

With the home advantage and their proven attacking strength, AZ Alkmaar is predicted to control the game and create many dangerous opportunities. Their goal will be a comfortable victory to consolidate their position.

However, Shelbourne are not an easy opponent to beat. Their organized and disciplined defensive style could cause many difficulties for the home team's attack. If they make good use of opportunities from counter-attacks or set pieces, the visitors could certainly spring a surprise.

Based on the analysis, AZ Alkmaar is still the more likely team to win. However, a draw is also not an impossible scenario if Shelbourne's defense has an outstanding performance.

Forecast:AZ Alkmaar won.

Team lineup updated at 00:08 on November 28, 2025

Official lineup

AZ Alkmaar

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachMaarten Martens

Starting lineup:

• 1. Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro (G)
• 22. Elijah Dijkstra (D)
• 3. Wouter Goes (D)
• 5. Alexandre Penetra (D)
• 34. Mees de Wit (D)
• 6. Peer Koopmeiners (M)
• 10. Sven Mijnans (M)
• 21. Dave Kwakman (M)
• 7. Wesley Patati (F)
• 9. Troy Parrott (F)
• 75. Wassim Bouziane (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Hobie Verhulst
• 41. Jeroen Zoet
• 4. Maxim Dekker
• 15. Mateo Chávez
• 23. Billy van Duijl
• 11. Ibrahim Sadiq
• 26. Kees Smith
• 33. Matěj Šín
• 17. Isak Steiner Jensen
• 25. Lequincio Zeefuik

Shellbourne

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachJoseph Martin O'Brien

Starting lineup:

• 13. Wessel Speed ​​(G)
• 25. Milan Mbeng (D)
• 8. Mark Coyle (D)
• 29. Paddy Barrett (D)
• 4. Kameron Ledwidge (D)
• 23. Kerr McInroy (M)
• 6. Jonathan Lunney (M)
• 21. Jack Henry-Francis (M)
• 17. Daniel Kelly (F)
• 11. Ademipo Odubeko (F)
• 7. Harry Wood (F)

Substitutes:

• 19. Lorcan Healy
• 50. Ali Topcu
• 2. Sean Gannon
• 3. Tyreke Wilson
• 24. Lewis Temple
• 5. Ellis Chapman
• 27. Evan Caffrey
• 9. Sean Boyd
• 10. John Martin

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