SC Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar

With just three rounds played, this Eredivisie meeting already carries weight. AZ Alkmaar sit top of the table with a perfect record, while Heerenveen occupy mid-table with four points from three games. A result against the division's form side would be a real marker for the hosts early in the season. AZ have won five straight across all competitions, including a 4-1 rout at Utrecht, scoring 15 and conceding just three in that stretch. Peer Koopmeiners has rated as their top performer, with Kees Smit and Calvin Stengs also influential going forward. Heerenveen have been more inconsistent, beating FC Twente and Club Brugge but losing to PEC Zwolle. Jacob Trenskow, Marcus Linday and Luca Oyen have carried their attacking threat. Historically AZ lead the head-to-head with 20 wins to 12, although Heerenveen won the last meeting 3-1 back in March 2025. Our prediction: 1-2