All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Thursday, October 22, 2026 as Ararat Armenia welcomes AZ Alkmaar for a crucial UEFA Europa League. League phase fixture. Kick-off is set for 18:45. Under the watchful eye of referee Harm Osmers, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Cool and dry, 12°C for match day. Ararat Armenia may have to cope without Braun, while AZ Alkmaar could be missing Meier. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: AZ Alkmaar 3 - 4 Ararat Armenia (2024). AZ Alkmaar 1 - 3 Ararat Armenia (2021). AZ Alkmaar 1 - 4 Ararat Armenia (2025). AZ Alkmaar 4 - 1 Ararat Armenia (2025). AZ Alkmaar 4 - 4 Ararat Armenia (2025). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 0:0 outcome.