AZ Alkmaar – Sparta Rotterdam

AZ Alkmaar sit comfortably in second place with 16 points from six games, boasting a solid 17‑6 goal difference after five wins and a draw. Their opponents, Sparta Rotterdam, languish in 12th with just five points, having managed only one victory and two stalemates while conceding 13 times. The Dutch side will be looking to extend their unbeaten run at home, whereas Sparta will need to tighten up defensively if they hope to climb out of the lower half of the table. Historically, the two clubs have exchanged blows in a fairly balanced head‑to‑head, making this encounter a crucial test for both teams’ ambitions this season.