AZ vs Ilves Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 UEFA Conference League | Second Qualifying Round
by Alex Lawes ·
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This did appear to be a bit of a mis-match on paper but AZ Alkmaar were forced into a topsy turvy and dramatic contest in the first-leg ahead of their clash in the Netherlands.
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AZ vs Ilves prediction
The first-leg of this UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie, AZ Alkmaar succumbed to Ilves Tampere by four goals to three at the Tammela Stadion in Finland. Ilves went ahead early on and eventually before Troy Parrott soon equalised for AZ. Ilves were back in front by half-time, before Sven Mijnans made it 2-2 in the 61st minute. Ilves went 4-2 up late on before AZ scored a goal in second-half stoppage-time that could end up being pivotal in this second-leg.
AZ, under the management of Maarten Martens, are one of the biggest sides in Dutch football, and they finished fifth in the Eredivisie last season. Ilves were hammered 6-0 on aggregate in their UEFA Europa League first qualifying round.
That tie saw Ilves hammered 6-0 away from home, and now another tough test away from home is likely to see the end of their European campaign this season.
AZ vs Ilves tip: AZ to win & over 2.5 goals
