Brann vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction: Conference League Match on 31.08.2023

Brann will host AZ Alkmaar at the Brann Stadion on Thursday at 17:00 GMT for the second leg of the Europa Conference League play-off clash as both sides bid to progress into the Europa Conference League proper.

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Key Highlights

Brann and AZ Alkmaar cancelled each other out in the first leg, with the match ending one goal apiece. Brann opened the scoring in the 59th minute before AZ Alkmaar equalized in the 71st minute through Pantelis Chatzidiakos.

The match was close in several metrics, with possession split 54%-46% in favor of AZ Alkmaar. The home side had 14 shots to Brann’s 10, while AZ Alkmaar had 7 shots on target to Brann’s 5.

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Brann will look to make a fast start to the match as they bid to leverage the home advantage. They will play on the front foot and control the tempo through midfield recycling of possession.

AZ Alkmaar will also look to play on the front foot and control the match in midfield and building from the back.

Injury Report

The two sides will have their matchday squads available for selection on Thursday.

Prediction

AZ Alkmaar will win the away match and win on aggregate to progress from this play-off.

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