Palace are 16th in the UEFA Conference League table on three points
AZ Alkmaar are in 21st position, level on points with the Eagles
Recommended bet: Yeremy Pino to register an assist
Crystal Palace and AZ Alkmaar will both be hoping to climb up the standings in the UEFA Conference League when they clash at Selhurst Park on Thursday evening.
These two have won one, lost one so far with AEK Larnaca inflicting defeats on both, and it could be an even contest in London.
Team news
Palace remain without the injured quartet of Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, Caleb Kporha and Eddie Nketiah, but Adam Wharton could return after missing Saturday's win over Brentford due to illness.
Borna Sosa could be recalled to the starting XI after missing the last European contest because of suspension, a move which would see Tyrick Mitchell drop down to the bench.
AZ are expected to be missing Seiya Maikuma, Mexx Meerdink and Jordy Clasie due to their respective injury issues.
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The stats
Palace defeated Brentford 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday to make it two wins on the spin.
The Eagles have won 10 and drawn six of their 19 home matches in 2025.
AZ head into the contest on a five-match winning run and they have won their last two away fixtures to nil.
The Dutch outfit have won 10 of their 23 away games in 2025, drawing six and losing the other seven.
AZ have not beaten an English team in European competition since a 2-0 triumph over Newcastle in the 2006-07 UEFA Cup.
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Prediction
Palace continue to impress under the guidance of Oliver Glasner and they head into this contest on solid form, beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round and then overcoming Brentford in the Premier League.
But visitors AZ are also building momentum and they are targeting a sixth-successive victory in all competitions, notably recording an impressive 2-0 triumph at Ajax during this purple patch.
An entertaining clash is expected and one player who could have a big say at Selhurst Park is Yeremy Pino, who has settled into life nicely in England since his summer move from Villarreal.
The 23-year-old scored and registered an assist in the cup win over the Reds and also set up both goals in the Conference League victory over Dynamo.
In what should be an open game with chances at both ends, Pino can slip in a team-mate and add to his assists tally.
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