Anderlecht will entertain AZ Alkmaar at the Lotto Park in the first leg of the Quarter final of the Europa Conference League.

Anderlecht will head into this game following an inconsistent run of performances which has seen them drop to 9th position in the Belgian Pro League. They have struggled to score goals on the attack, while at the back, they have shipped away 38 goals in their home league. Going into this game, Anderlecht will not be too confident of making something happen.

AZ Alkmaar on the other hand have been very impressive in the Eredivisie this season and they sit in 4th position with 54 points to show for their efforts. On the attack, they have been ruthless as they have scored a total of 53 goals, while at the back, they have remained solid. Additionally, AZ Alkmaar have a 100% record over their hosts, and that will certainly boost their confidence heading into this game.

Looking at the records have shown that AZ Alkmaar have the clear advantage in this fixture. These two sides have met just twice, and AZ Alkmaar have come out on top in both occasions. They also have an impressive record in the Conference league this season, as they have won seven of the eight games played. In terms of goals, AZ Alkmaar have more than their hosts in this competition, as they have found the back of the net 16 times, showing their attacking prowess. We are backing AZ Alkmaar here as we expect them to do enough to avoid a defeat by either securing a victory or by earning a draw.