AZ Alkmaar and SK Brann will face off in the 1st leg of the UEFA Conference League Play-offs.
AZ Alkmaar vs SK Brann – Predictions
It appears likely that AZ will manage to score at least one goal when facing SK Brann. On the other hand, it might prove challenging for SK Brann to find opportunities to score in the match.
Having emerged victorious in their recent match with a 2-0 win against FC Santa Coloma in the Conference League Qualifiers, AZ will be hopeful for a similar outcome in their upcoming fixture.
AZ’s recent performances underscore their defensive strength, as they have managed to keep their defense solid with only 4 goals conceded in their last 6 matches.
Unfortunately, AZ’s manager, Pascal Jansen, will be without the services of several key players for the upcoming match. Dantas, Martins Indi, van Brederode, Westerveld, de Wit, and Goes will all be absent from the squad.
Last 5 Games: Won: 5, Draw: 0, Lost: 0, Scored: 10, Conceded: 1, Clean Sheets: 4.
SK Brann enters this match on the back of a 3-1 victory against Arouca in the Conference League Qualifiers.
In their last six matches, SK Brann has managed to find the net 8 times. Simultaneously, they have conceded a total of 8 goals during the same period.
Eirik Horneland, the manager of SK Brann, is facing several player absences. Torsvik and Blomberg will be unavailable for selection in the upcoming match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 0, Lost: 3, Scored: 7, Conceded: 8, Clean Sheets: 1.
The match will be played at the AFAS Stadion.
August 24, 2023, 19:45 UK time.