Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar – Predicted lineup and team news

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·6 November 2025

Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar – Predicted lineup and team news

Crystal Palace host AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. This match marks only their second-ever European home group game.

It is also a pivotal fixture in the Conference League. In fact, both teams are currently level on three points in the league stage standings. Oliver Glasner’s side will be looking for a strong response in this competition. This is because they suffered a shock 1-0 loss to AEK Larnaca in their last European outing at Selhurst Park.

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However, their domestic form has been superb recently. The Eagles arrive full of confidence after securing back-to-back victories. These impressive results include a league win over Brentford and a stunning 3-0 Carabao Cup triumph away at Liverpool. Consequently, Glasner will expect his players to carry that momentum into this crucial European tie.

Crystal Palace team news

Oliver Glasner has confirmed his squad is “fit and in good shape” for Thursday’s game. He has been boosted by the return of midfielder Adam Wharton from illness. Additionally, Chadi Riad is back in training, though the team does not expect him to start.

Unfortunately, the team is still without Cheick Doucouré and Eddie Nketiah due to injury. Borna Sosa is also suspended after his red card in Kyiv. Therefore, Tyrick Mitchell will continue at left wing-back. Due to a busy schedule, Glasner is expected to rotate his lineup. This could mean starts for players like Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma.