Crystal Palace x AZ Alkmaar confirmed line-up and where to watch live in the Conference League

Crystal Palace hosts AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park, in London, this Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:00 pm (London local time, 5:00 pm Brasília time) in the third round of the league stage of the UEFA Conference League. Both teams have three points in the competition, with one win and one defeat each, and are looking for points to advance in the 36-team table. The game marks the first historic clash between the clubs, with Palace playing at home for the second time in Europe.

The match comes at a time of good form for the English, who have won their last two games in all competitions, including a 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League. AZ Alkmaar, in turn, arrives with five consecutive victories on the calendar, but suffered a 4-0 defeat to AEK Larnaca in their European debut.

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Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner confirmed the starting lineup in 3-4-2-1, prioritizing rotation due to the tight schedule. On the Dutch side, Maarten Martens opted for the traditional 4-3-3, focusing on quick counterattacks.

• Crystal Palace: Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi; Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell; Ismaila Sarr, Yéremy Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
• AZ Alkmaar: Rome Owusu-Oduro; Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit; Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Kees Smit; Weslley Patati, Troy Parrott, Isak Jensen.

Formations and tactical highlights

Crystal Palace’s choice of 3-4-2-1 aims to balance defense and attack, with Guéhi as captain at the backga and Mateta up front, scorer of six goals this season. Pino and Sarr act as attacking midfielders, exploring the flanks with Muñoz and Mitchell.

In AZ, the 4-3-3 relies on speed on the wings, with Patati and Jensen flanking Parrott. Mijnans commands the middle, while the back four seeks to contain Palace’s quick transitions.

Glasner highlighted the importance of maintaining momentum at home, where the team has won 10 of 19 games in 2025. AZ’s Martens emphasized the recent unbeaten run, but warned of the Dutch’s poor record on English soil, with 10 defeats in previous visits.

Where to watch live in Brazil

The broadcast of the match for the Brazilian public will be carried out by CazéTV, available free of charge on YouTube, with narration starting at 4:30 pm. The platform covers key UEFA Conference League matches, offering pre- and post-match analysis.

Other options include the DAZN streaming service, which shows the game on pay-per-view to subscribers, with HD quality and multiple cameras. In the UK, TNT Sports 1 broadcasts from 7:45pm local time, but for Brazil, CazéTV is the main choicefree.

• CazéTV (YouTube): Free, complete coverage of the Conference League.
• DAZN: Monthly subscription, with replay available after the final whistle.

Fans can track real-time statistics on the Sofascore app, which includes ball possession, shots and xG.

Important absences and returns

Crystal Palace are counting on the return of Adam Wharton after illness, but are losing Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad to injury, as well as Edward Nketiah, whose status is uncertain. Daichi Kamada remains on the bench for rotation.

At AZ Alkmaar, Alexandre Penetra is suspended, while Seiya Maikuma and Mexx Meerdink remain out due to injury. The Dutch team, however, has a complete squad in attack, with Parrott in good form.

These losses force adjustments, such as the entry of Richards into Palace’s defense and Kasius into AZ’s right flank.

Italian referee Daniele Chiffi referees the game, with an average of 0.19 yellow cards per match in the competition. Your assisted team includes two assistants and Italian VAR.

Focused players and recent history

Jean-Philippe Mateta leads Palace’s attack with a 71 technical rating in the last game, surpassing AZ’s Kees Smit in aerial duels. Pino, with two assists, is key to the creation.

Palace are looking for their first European win at home after defeat to AEK Larnaca. In the league, it accumulates 47% ofand average possession and 4.7 corners per match.

AZ, with five consecutive victories, scored in all of them, but conceded goals in four of the last five matches. Patati, a Brazilian with two goals and assists, can unbalance.

• Palace Highlights: Mateta (6 goals), Sarr (2 goals), Muñoz (solid defense).
• AZ Highlights: Parrott (scorer), Jensen (pace), Smit (midfield).

UEFA calculates ratings based on official data, such as decisive passes and saves.

Expectations for the round

Both teams prioritize advancement in the league stage, where the best eight go straight to the round of 16. Palace, 16th in the table, need consistency after victory over Dynamo Kiev.

AZ, 21st, depends on results away from home, where they have won 10 of 23 in 2025. Analysts see English favoritism given the odds of 1.42 for Palace to win.

Selhurst Park, with a capacity of 25,000, is expected to have an audience of over 20,000, boosted by its recent European debut.