ENSCHEDE, Netherlands (Interstat) — A confident Twente side will look to repeat its dominant opening-day victory over AZ when the Eredivisie rivals meet again Sunday at De Grolsch Veste.

Twente (5-5-2) delivered a stunning 4-0 away win over AZ on Aug. 3 in the season’s first encounter. The hosts are unbeaten in their last three league matches but are coming off a 1-1 draw with Volendam. Their attack has been potent, scoring multiple goals in four of their last six domestic fixtures, though defensive consistency has been an issue.

AZ (7-3-3) arrives with momentum from a 2-0 win over Ireland’s Shelbourne FC in a UEFA Conference League match on Thursday. However, their league form has been shaky, including a 3-1 loss to Heerenveen on Nov. 23. Their season has been marked by extremes, featuring a 4-0 loss to AEK Larnaca and a 4-1 win over Utrecht, alongside the heavy defeat to Twente.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

The result will be crucial for both sides as they navigate a packed December schedule. Twente will travel to Utrecht next Sunday, while AZ will host Go Ahead Eagles the same day.