Offside.win Europa League FC Ararat-Armenia v AZ Alkmaar
FC Ararat-Armenia v AZ Alkmaar
Our call
We looked at this match and did not find a call worth making. That can change as team news comes in: calls are looked at again every fifteen minutes until kick-off, so one can change or come down, and each closes when the match starts. the bet slip stays exactly as posted.
Nothing to take on FC Ararat-Armenia against AZ Alkmaar. The likely outcome is priced too short to be worth taking, and nothing else is sure enough to call.
Preview
AZ Alkmaar should dominate the ball, but their poor away form suggests they may struggle to claim a win here. While AZ creates consistent openings, their current midfield absences disrupt their ability to link play effectively behind the striker. Manuel Tulipa sets FC Ararat-Armenia up in a 4-3-3, and they have found some form by winning three of their last 6 outings. Sandro Lima provides a focal point, yet the home side remains 34th in the table. AZ will control possession, but their inability to travel well makes this a difficult trip. The match will be decided by whether the visitors can turn their frequent possession into goals without their usual playmakers.
Form
- FC Ararat-Armenia have won three, drawn one and lost two of their last six.
- AZ Alkmaar have won three, drawn one and lost two of their last six.
The table
FC Ararat-Armenia are 34th and AZ Alkmaar 20th.
Expected line-ups
FC Ararat-Armenia: João Bravim, Edgar Grigoryan, Bruno Wilson, Junior Julio, Hugo Oliveira, Maxence Carlier, Juan Balanta, Karen Muradyan, Zidane Banjaqui, Sandro Lima, Artur Serobyan.
AZ Alkmaar: Jari De Busser, Mateo Chávez, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Elijah Dijkstra, Peer Koopmeiners, Dave Kwakman, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Calvin Stengs, Ayoub Oufkir, Mexx Meerdink.
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