AZ Alkmaar – Willem II

AZ Alkmaar’s home dominance was halted when Willem II salvaged a 1‑1 draw, leaving the Dutch champions still perched in second place with 16 points from six games (five wins, one draw). The hosts have been prolific, scoring 17 goals while conceding just six, whereas Willem II have struggled, managing only five goals and allowing 14 despite picking up two points from their three defeats and two stalemates. The stalemate was the third encounter between the sides this season, the first two having also ended level, so the head‑to‑head record remains perfectly balanced. With the point shared, AZ remain within striking distance of the leaders, while Willem II cling to the relegation zone on the brink of the drop.