Twente – AZ Alkmaar

Twente host AZ Alkmaar in what promises to be a decisive clash near the top of the table, with the Dutch side sitting second on 16 points after five wins and a draw, while the hosts occupy fourth with 13 points from four victories, one draw and a single loss. The home side have been solid at the back, conceding just five goals in six matches and scoring twelve, whereas AZ have been the league’s most prolific outfit, netting 17 and letting in six. A win for Twente would close the three‑point gap to the leaders, while AZ look to maintain their unbeaten run and stretch their lead over the chasing pack. The two clubs have met several times in recent seasons, with AZ usually holding the edge, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a fixture that could reshuffle the standings.