AZ Alkmaar travel to the Abe Lenstra Stadion on Sunday sitting second in the Eredivisie table with a perfect record: four matches played, four won, 13 goals scored and just three conceded. Their four-match winning run has yielded 13 points from their last five outings, with victories over Fortuna Sittard, Utrecht and GO Ahead Eagles among the recent highlights.
Heerenveen occupy eleventh place after four matches, recording one win, two draws and one defeat for a total of five points. Their goal difference stands at 5-6. Over their last five matches they have gathered eight points, a sequence that includes draws against Willem II and Ajax alongside a defeat to PEC Zwolle.
The gap between the two sides in the Eredivisie table currently stands at seven points, with AZ Alkmaar firmly in the top two and Heerenveen placed in mid-table among the 18-team competition.
The recent head-to-head record offers something for both camps. The sides met in November 2025, with Heerenveen winning 3-1. The reverse fixture in April 2026 produced a contrasting outcome, with AZ Alkmaar running out 3-0 winners.
Kick-off on Sunday, 6 September 2026 is at 12:30 UTC.