FC Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: UEFA Europa League, 22 October 2026

Match recap: FC Ararat-Armenia 0-4 AZ Alkmaar, UEFA Europa League, 22 October 2026

AZ Alkmaar beat FC Ararat-Armenia 4-0 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 22 October 2026, in Matchday 3. The match was played at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan.

Score period by period

AZ Alkmaar scored 2 goals in each half.

Match statistics

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form separates the sides most clearly. AZ Alkmaar have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, scoring 17 and conceding 9, while FC Ararat-Armenia have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 5 of 9, scoring 11 and conceding 16. The Dutch side also took 7 points from their last five against 4 for the hosts.

Our prediction

AZ Alkmaar are the slight favourite for FC Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar, Thursday 22 October 2026.

AZ Alkmaar sit 20th in the Europa League table with 3 points from 2 matches and a goal difference of 0. FC Ararat-Armenia are 34th with 0 points, having scored 2 and conceded 7. The visitors also carry the better form, with 5 wins from 10 against 3 from 9 for the hosts, though FC Ararat-Armenia have won 3 of their 4 home matches in that run. On balance, the call is a narrow away win.

Who is favoured for FC Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar?

AZ Alkmaar hold a slight edge for FC Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar, backed by stronger form and a higher place in the table.

When and where FC Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar is played

FC Ararat-Armenia and AZ Alkmaar meet on Thursday 22 October 2026 in the UEFA Europa League. The fixture is part of Matchday 3. It is played at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, with FC Ararat-Armenia as the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: FC Ararat-Armenia and AZ Alkmaar

The figures cover FC Ararat-Armenia's 9 most recent matches in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, and AZ Alkmaar's 10 most recent in the UEFA Conference League and UEFA Europa League.

FC Ararat-Armenia have 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in 9 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding 16, with a latest sequence of L-L-W-D-L. They are 3 wins and 1 loss from 4 at home, 1 draw and 4 losses from 5 away, and most recently lost 1-3 to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the UEFA Europa League.

3W 1D 5L in 9 games1.2 scored · 1.8 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-1L · Away 0W-1D-4L

AZ Alkmaar have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in 10 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding 9, with a latest sequence of W-L-D-L-W. They are 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 at home, 2 wins and 3 losses from 5 away, and most recently beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League.

5W 2D 3L in 10 games1.7 scored · 0.9 conceded per gameHome 3W-2D-0L · Away 2W-0D-3L

FC Ararat-Armenia and AZ Alkmaar squads

Current UEFA Europa League standings

AZ Alkmaar are 20th in the UEFA Europa League table with 3 points from 2 matches. Their record is 1 win and 1 loss, with 2 goals scored, 2 conceded and a difference of 0. FC Ararat-Armenia are 34th with 0 points from 2 matches, both lost, with 2 goals scored, 7 conceded and a difference of -5. The gap is 14 places and 3 points.

Key data

AZ Alkmaar have 3 points in the UEFA Europa League table, FC Ararat-Armenia 0. Both sides have played 2 matches in the competition. Over their last five results, AZ Alkmaar have 7 points and FC Ararat-Armenia 4. Across their recent matches, AZ Alkmaar have scored 17 and conceded 9, FC Ararat-Armenia scored 11 and conceded 16.

What is at stake

The fixture is a UEFA Europa League table match on Matchday 3. AZ Alkmaar start it 20th with 3 points. FC Ararat-Armenia start it 34th with 0 points. The gap between them is 14 places and 3 points.

Frequently asked questions

What is FC Ararat-Armenia's recent form?

FC Ararat-Armenia have 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in 9 matches across the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. They scored 11 and conceded 16. Their latest sequence is L-L-W-D-L. Their last match was a 1-3 loss to Jagiellonia Bialystok.

What is AZ Alkmaar's recent form?

AZ Alkmaar have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in 10 matches across the UEFA Conference League and UEFA Europa League. They scored 17 and conceded 9. Their latest sequence is W-L-D-L-W. Their last match was a 2-1 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC.

Where are FC Ararat-Armenia and AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League table?

AZ Alkmaar are 20th with 3 points from 2 matches and a goal difference of 0. FC Ararat-Armenia are 34th with 0 points from 2 matches and a difference of -5. The gap is 14 places and 3 points.