AZ vs Shelbourne Prediction: De Kaasboeren to sail to victory

Shelbourne are still searching for their first win in the UEFA Conference League, but their wait is expected to continue when they visit the AFAS Stadion to face AZ Alkmaar on Thursday (17:45 GMT, TNT Sports 5).

AZ have struggled in recent weeks, but they are favourites to end their losing streak and rise up the rankings in the League Phase. 

Team News

Wouter Goes will return to the AZ lineup after missing out at the weekend through suspension, but Jordie Clasie, Mexx Meerdink and Denso Kasius are all ruled out, with Ro-Zangelo Daal a doubt.

Shelbourne will be without Conor Kearns, who is carrying a hamstring injury, with Sam Bone and Sean Boyd joining him on the sidelines along with the suspended James Norris.

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Stuttgart Odds

Go Ahead Eagles are 5/1 to prevail in this contest, and they have won two of their last three European fixtures.

Neither side is yet to experience a stalemate in this competition but the draw is marketed at 10/3.

Stuttgart were victorious in their last Europa League game and they are 4/9 (implied probability of 69.2%) to come away with the three points.

The hosts' last home appearance in Europe against Aston Villa produced over 2.5 goals, which is available at 8/15 on this occasion.

AZ to win to nil @ 5/6

AZ have lost their last three games and conceded 11 goals in the process, but their defence should get a breather against the struggling Shelbourne.

The Irish side are yet to score after three attempts in the UEFA Conference League and have lost their last two games in this competition to nil.

The Reds won their last Uefa Conference League tie 1-0 at home to Slovan Bratislava and have won seven of their 10 home games this season, so back them to sail to victory at the AFAS Stadion.

Bet Builder - Troy Parrot & Sven Mijnans to score at any time @ 10/3

Troy Parrott scored AZ's only goal in their 3-1 defeat at Heerenveen at the weekend, making it six goals in his last three games for club and country.

The Republic of Ireland international has notched 19 times in 19 appearances for club and country this season, and he looks like a solid option to find the back of the net again.

AZ teammate Sven Mijnans may join the Irishman on the scoresheet. The 25-year-old has 14 goal contributions in 21 games this season and he has scored in four of his last six outings for the club.

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