AZ Alkmaar vs SC Telstar

AZ head into this one level on points with league leaders PSV but behind on goal difference, so victory over Telstar at the AFAS Stadion would send the Alkmaarders back to the Eredivisie summit before the international break. For Telstar, sitting just outside the relegation zone in 13th, points on the road are hard to come by but badly needed. AZ opened the season with five straight wins before stalling, drawing with Willem II and losing to Sunderland in Europe, while Telstar have managed only one league win all season, though recent defensive performances against Twente and Heerenveen show some solidity. Watch Mexx Meerdink, who has been directly involved in four goals in six league games for the hosts, while goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr has kept Telstar competitive despite their lack of firepower up front. Denso Kasius remains a doubt for AZ with a groin issue, though Kees Smit is back available after injury. Our prediction: 3-0