AZ Alkmaar vs Lazio Predictions

• Alkmaar have are unbeaten in their last nine home games
• Just four of Lazio’s 11 outings have ended in victory
• Lazio are on a run of three wins in nine away matches

Alkmaar have the upperhand

After a 2-1 win in Italy last week, AZ Alkmaar will be confident of booking their place in a sixth European quarter-final.

The Dutch outfit can back up that victory at home, where they have won six of their last nine outings, a run during which they are unbeaten over 90 minutes.

They also have a strong record at AFAS Stadion in Europe, particularly in this competition, as they are unbeaten in their ten previous Europa Conference League home matches, picking up nine wins in the process.

Are Lazio eyes elsewhere?

Lazio might be forgiven for taking their eye off the ball in this clash, given they have a huge derby against Roma in Serie A at the weekend, when bragging rights as well as holding on to a top four spot will be up for grabs.

Maurizio Sarri will surely want to see his side have an upturn in form though, as they have come off the boil in recent weeks, managing just four wins in eleven games.

Three of those matches have ended in defeat, and you worry about their away form in Europe, as they are winless in four continental fixtures this season, losing twice.

I predict that AZ Alkmaar will win this game, with 2-0 my correct score prediction.