AZ Alkmaar v SK Sturm Graz: everything you need to know
AZ Alkmaar meet SK Sturm Graz at AFAS Stadion, Friday 4:45am (UEFA Europa League). AZ Alkmaar have lost their last three.
The big picture
AZ Alkmaar come in 14th on the ladder with 6 points; SK Sturm Graz are 24th on 4. AZ Alkmaar have the higher position to protect.
AZ Alkmaar are 2–2 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1 against.
SK Sturm Graz are 1–2–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
AZ Alkmaar have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Juventus 1–2.
SK Sturm Graz have won two of their last five and most recently lost to NK Celje 2–3.
AZ Alkmaar have lost their last three.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For AZ Alkmaar, watch Ro-Zangelo Daal (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mexx Meerdink (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).
For SK Sturm Graz, watch Oumar Diakité (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Luca Weinhandl (0.3 assists a game in 2026-27).
At AFAS Stadion
AZ Alkmaar have won 10 of their last 20 at AFAS Stadion.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, AZ Alkmaar have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
