AZ Alkmaar – Ajax

AZ Alkmaar host Ajax in what promises to be a pivotal clash at the AFAS Stadion, with the hosts sitting second on 16 points after five wins and a draw, boasting a 17‑6 goal difference. The visitors sit fifth with ten points from three victories, one draw and a loss, and a slightly tighter 14‑6 margin. A win for AZ would solidify their grip on the top‑two spots, while Ajax will need all three points to keep pace with the league leaders. The two sides have met several times this season, and the three‑point swing could dramatically reshape the table heading into the final third of the campaign.