Preview: AZ Aims to Continue Dominance Over Telstar in Eredivisie Clash

ALKMAAR, Netherlands (Interstat) — AZ will look to capitalize on recent momentum and a strong historical record against Telstar when the Eredivisie sides meet Sunday at Telstar’s stadium.

The visitors enter the match following a 1-1 draw with Excelsior on Wednesday, a result that extended their unbeaten run in the league to three matches (1-0-2). Prior to that, AZ secured a 1-0 victory over Volendam but suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat at PEC Zwolle on Jan. 17. Their form has been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last six domestic outings.

Telstar, meanwhile, is seeking its first league win since Dec. 20. The hosts played to a 2-2 draw with Excelsior on Jan. 17 and narrowly lost 3-2 to Ajax on Jan. 11. Their recent matches have been tight, with four draws in their last five games across all competitions.

The head-to-head history heavily favors AZ. In their most recent meeting on Oct. 5, AZ earned a 2-1 home victory. Interstat’s game simulator projects a repeat of that scoreline, forecasting a 2-1 win for the visiting side.

For AZ, the match is a final tune-up before a congested period. The club faces a double-header against West Ham United in the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-offs following its next Eredivisie match against NEC on Jan. 31.

Telstar’s schedule offers no respite after Sunday, with a difficult trip to PEC Zwolle looming on Jan. 31, followed by matches against top-half sides Twente and Feyenoord in February.

AZ currently holds a superior position in the Eredivisie table and will be expected to control proceedings. Telstar’s resilience at home, evidenced by draws against Ajax and NEC this season, suggests they are capable of frustrating their more-favored opponents. The key battle will likely be whether Telstar’s defense can contain an AZ attack that has been potent but erratic.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon local time.