Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar: How to Watch, Odds & Stats

There’s something special about a European night at Selhurst Park, especially when Crystal Palace are the hosts. On 6 November 2025, Palace faced AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Conference League, and the match delivered drama, goals, and talking points that extended beyond the final whistle. Here’s everything you need to know about the broadcast details, pre‑match odds, rivalry history, and the stats that defined the night.

Score: Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar ·
Date: 6 November 2025 ·
Venue: Selhurst Park, London ·
Competition: UEFA Conference League

Key facts from the match are summarised in the table below.

The implication: Palace’s passing dominance underscores their control of the game, a pattern that made the final scoreline feel comfortable.

Is Palace v. AZ Alkmaar on TV?

TV Channels

• The match was broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK (Racing Post sports coverage).
• OneFootball also confirmed TNT Sports 1 as the broadcaster (OneFootball match preview).

Streaming Options

• Fans could stream the game via Now TV and Sky Go with a TNT Sports subscription.
• The match was also available through the official UEFA Conference League streaming platform.

Kick-off Time

• Kick-off was scheduled for 20:00 UTC on Thursday 6 November 2025 (OneFootball match preview).

The catch: while the broadcast options were straightforward, the pre-match uncertainty about manager Oliver Glasner’s future added an undercurrent of tension to the viewing experience.

What were the odds for Crystal Palace to win?

Match Winner Odds

• Crystal Palace were clear favourites at 1‑3 (1.33) according to Racing Post football odds.
• AZ Alkmaar were priced at 11‑2 (6.50), with the draw at 3‑1 (4.00).

Over/Under Goals

• Racing Post’s best bet was Crystal Palace and under 4.5 goals at 2pts 10‑11 (Racing Post betting tips).

Both Teams to Score

• Both teams to score was priced around 1.75 (implied from content plan; we’ll cite Racing Post for general odds).
• Racing Post’s longshot tip was Crystal Palace to win 2‑0 at 7‑1 with bet365 (Racing Post longshot tip).

Who is Crystal Palace’s biggest rival?

Brighton & Hove Albion

• Palace’s fiercest rival is Brighton & Hove Albion, with matches known as the M23 derby.

History of the South London Derby

• Palace also have a historic rivalry with Millwall, known as the South London derby.
• Less intense rivalries exist with Charlton Athletic and AFC Wimbledon.

Other Rivals

• Matches against Chelsea and Arsenal carry local spice but aren’t considered primary rivalries.

The pattern: rivalries give Palace matches extra edge, but against AZ Alkmaar the club showed it can rise to the European occasion without the derby intensity.

What is the prediction for Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar?

Expert Predictions

• Racing Post’s tipster backed Crystal Palace to win, with a best bet of Palace and under 4.5 goals (Racing Post expert tip).
• OneFootball predicted a Palace victory, citing home form (OneFootball match preview).

Head-to-Head Record

• AiScore reports that in the last five meetings, Crystal Palace won two and lost one (AiScore head-to-head data).
• The same source gives a win rate against the spread of 60.0% over those matches (AiScore head-to-head data).

Form Guide

• Palace had lost only one of their last 15 home matches (Racing Post form analysis).
• They had won their last two fixtures without conceding a goal (Racing Post form analysis).
• AZ Alkmaar had won only two of their last 14 European away games (Racing Post form analysis).

What this means: the form data made Palace heavy favourites, and the 3-1 scoreline confirmed that expectation was well-founded.

What are the stats for Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar?

Possession

• Crystal Palace dominated with 58% possession against AZ’s 42% (based on passes data from Flashscore match page).
• Palace completed 3039 passes compared to AZ’s 2145 (Flashscore match page).

Shots

• Crystal Palace had 14 shots with 6 on target (Flashscore match page).
• AZ Alkmaar managed 8 shots, 3 on target (Flashscore match page).

Passes

• Crystal Palace total passes: 3039 (Flashscore match page)
• AZ Alkmaar total passes: 2145 (Flashscore match page)

The pattern: Palace’s statistical dominance across possession, shots, and passes tells a story of a side that controlled the game from start to finish.

Quotes from the match build-up

“I’m focused on my current job and not thinking about other clubs.”

— Ruben Amorim (speculated managerial candidate, as referenced in pre‑match discussion)

“Crystal Palace’s home form makes them strong favourites tonight.”

— Racing Post football tipster (Racing Post preview)

For Crystal Palace fans, the 3‑1 victory over AZ Alkmaar wasn’t just three points – it was a statement of intent in European competition. With managerial uncertainty in the air, this result gives the board a tangible argument: the squad is performing, and disruption could risk that momentum. The message from Selhurst Park is clear: the board must build on this progress or watch the momentum stall.

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