Ararat-Armenia hosts AZ Alkmaar in a compelling UEFA Europa League clash on October 22, 2026, with the Armenian side looking to leverage home advantage. Ararat-Armenia boasts a solid record this season (4W 1D 2L), scoring 12 and conceding 7, and their recent form shows three wins from five outings. They will aim to disrupt AZ Alkmaar's rhythm, despite the Dutch visitors' superior overall statistics. AZ Alkmaar arrives with an impressive 11W 2D 5L record, having netted a formidable 37 goals while conceding 19. Their recent run of three wins and a draw from five suggests a team in good shape. The bookmakers see this as an incredibly tight affair, with a 45% chance for a home win and an identical 45% for a draw, leaving AZ Alkmaar as significant underdogs at 10%. This suggests a potential tactical battle, with Ararat-Armenia likely to prioritize defensive solidity and counter-attacking opportunities against a more offensively potent AZ side. Key for the home team will be containing Alkmaar's attacking threats and capitalizing on any defensive lapses. For AZ, breaching a potentially resolute Armenian defense will be paramount.
98. Joao Bravim, 47. A. Malis, 43. B. R. Wilson Valdez, 19. K. Muradyan, 14. B. Pereira, 95. Franca Carlos, 6. M. Ayvazyan, 70. Benny, 90. P. Ayongo, 10. A. Ambartsumyan, 9. A. Eloyan
28. J. De Busser, 22. E. Dijkstra, 3. W. Goes, 4. L. Schouten, 5. M. Chávez, 8. J. Clasie, 6. P. Koopmeiners, 24. A. Oufkir, 14. C. Stengs, 11. R. Daal, 9. M. Meerdink
Match events
21' Goal Normal Goal — Valdemar Byskov Andreasen (AZ Alkmaar)
23' Card Yellow Card — Bruno Wilson (Ararat-Armenia)
27' Goal Normal Goal — Weslley Pinto Batista (AZ Alkmaar) (assists: Seiya Maikuma)
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