Cambuur – AZ Alkmaar

Cambuur host AZ Alkmaar in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the home side languishing in 15th place on just four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, having scored nine and conceded eighteen. AZ, perched second in the table, arrive on the back of an unbeaten run – five victories and a draw from six games – and a solid 17‑6 goal difference. The gap of twelve points and the disparity in both results and goal records suggest a daunting challenge for the struggling hosts, who will be desperate to close the widening gap to safety. If recent form is any guide, AZ are likely to dominate the encounter, while Cambuur will need a rare spark to avoid slipping further toward the relegation zone.