Bitesize Prediction: AEK Larnaca vs AZ Alkmaar – 02/10/25

Competition: Europa Conference League

Market: Goal to be scored in both halves

Odds: 10/11 @ Pribet

Two sides who will get their respective Europa Conference League adventures underway on Thursday night, AEK Larnaca will welcome AZ Alkmaar to Cyprus.

Starting with the hosts, while AEK Larnaca might have suffered Europa League heartbreak back in August as they eventually fell to a 6-1 aggregate defeat against Norwegian outfit Brann, Imanol Idiakez’s men certainly haven’t shown any signs of a hangover. Despite settling for a downbeat fourth-place finish among Cyprus’ elite last season, the former Villarreal coach has his sights firmly set on mounting a genuine domestic title charge this time around. Last seen over the weekend putting in another dominant display as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp away at Krasava, the Yellow and Greens have also found a real clinical edge in the final third. Landing a dramatic 3-2 win at home against historic rivals Bris Limassol on September 22nd, Idiakez’s side have registered seven goals in their back-to-back domestic victories. It should also be highlighted, Thursday’s hosts have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters across any competition since way back on January 3rd.

As for the visitors, watching their sensational start to proceedings coming to an abrupt end last time out, AZ Alkmaar is seeking an immediate European response here. Eventually falling to a 2-1 loss away at Nijmegen, that is the first competitive defeat that Maarten Martens’ men have suffered across any competition since opening up the new campaign. Marking their return from September’s international break with a 2-1 victory against Heracles, the Cheese Farmers have received plenty of plaudits from across Holland’s elite. Punching their Europa Conference League group stage ticket on August 28th as they claimed a thumping 6-2 aggregate win against Bulgarian outfit Levski, AZ Alkmaar have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. Playing out a pulsating 3-3 stalemate against Dutch giants Feyenoord a fortnight ago, Thursday’s guests have notched 15 goals in their first seven Eredivisie showdowns. Likewise, AZ’s four appearances since returning from September’s fortnight interval have produced 16 goals at both ends of the pitch.

Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at AEK Larnaca vs AZ Alkmaar 10/11 for Thursday’s Europa Conference League matchup @ Pribet