AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2025

Europa Conference League qualifying Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia

Dutch Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar host Bulgarian First League club Levski Sofia in the second leg of this Europa Conference League qualifying tie at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Thursday 28 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re big fans of Levski Sofia with a +1.25 goal advantage against AZ. We’ll see our Asian Handicap stake divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with appealing odds of -109 that the visitors can perform well.

2-0 First Leg Win for AZ

AZ Alkmaar took a big step towards qualification with a 2-0 away win over Levski Sofia in Thursday’s first leg. The hosts edged possession at 54%, but AZ won the shots on target 5-3. Ibrahim Sadiq opened the scoring before Troy Parrott added a second to seal a valuable victory.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	AZ Alkmaar	28	12	6	10	47	45	2	47:45	42

First League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Levski Sofia	27	21	2	4	60	19	41	60:19	65

AZ have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts. The Cheeseheads have averaged 52.1% possession, 454.9 passes and 6.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Mexx Meerdink leads the way with 6 goals, Troy Parrott has 3, with Ibrahim Sadiq and two others on 2. Sven Mijnans has the most assists with 5, while goalie Rome Owusu-Oduro has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Levski have 6 victories and 4 draws, averaging 6.5 shots on goal, 15.8 attempts and 1.9 goals. Julio Velazquez's men average 60.5% possession, 6.7 corners taken and 2.9 corners against them, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 6.9 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal.

Marin Petkov has scored 3 goals, followed by Borislav Rupanov, Everton Bala, Radoslav Kirilov and Mustapha Sangare on 2. Mazire Soula and Marin Petkov have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Jordy Clasie, Kees Smit, Peer Koopmeiners, Ibrahim Sadiq, Mexx Meerdink, Ro-Zangelo Daal.

Levski Sofia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Svetoslav Vutsov (GK), Aldair, Kristian Dimitrov, Tsunami, Maicon, Gasper Trdin, Everton Bala, Asen Mitkov, Marin Petkov, Borislav Rupanov, Radoslav Kirilov.

AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia Prediction & Betting Tips

Our AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

The best betting angle could involve backing Levski Sofia for this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter. You can enjoy a price of -109 for the visitors who have been given a +1.25 goal handicap and they can keep things tight.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming Europa Conference League qualifying action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia Europa Conference League qualifying & league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Levski in 20 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 14 of their last 20 games at home.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 52.1% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Levski Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Levski

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Troy Parrott to Score -120

Troy Parrott (AZ) has scored at least one goal in seven straight matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of -120 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Troy Parrott Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-149

First

+190

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar Under 5.5 Corners -118

AZ Alkmaar have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three consecutive matches, with Levski Sofia conceding under 5.5 corners in their past ten games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back AZ to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -118.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AZ Alkmaar

Total

8.10 4.80 3.30

Home

9.80 7.10 2.70

Away

10.10 5.30 4.80

Levski

Total

9.00 6.10 2.90

Home

10.10 7.40 2.70

Away

9.30 6.80 2.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-108

Levski Corners

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+650

2

+260

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AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

AZ Alkmaar have been priced up as the overwhelming -278 favourites for this Europa Conference League qualifying clash. This means the bookies give them a 74% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Levski Sofia are trading at +600.

AZ can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -112. However, Levski are +525 and the draw is +155 if you want to take a different option.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Europa Conference League qualifying matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

-278

X

+400

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-112

X

+155

2

+525

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-714

X2

+170

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-120

2 Hcp +1.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-122

The First Goalscorer favourite is Troy Parrott at +190. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

-149

Anytime

+190

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+112

Anytime

+300

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Mazire Soula (Levski)

First

+325

Anytime

+750

Marin Petkov (Levski)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Mustapha Sangare (Levski)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+425

Anytime

+1100

Zico Buurmeester (AZ)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Radoslav Kirilov (Levski)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Billy Van Duijl (AZ)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Mees de Wit (AZ)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Patrik Myslovic (Levski)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Ohene (Levski)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Kristian Dimitrov (Levski)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Alexandre Penetra (AZ)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

AZ Alkmaar Stats

Levski Sofia Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 2.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 60.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia Lineups & Team News

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