AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen – 9 January 2027, Eredivisie: H2H, form and match facts

AZ Alkmaar, perched second in the table with 16 points from five wins and a draw and a goal difference of +11, will host Heerenveen, who sit 11th on six points after one victory, three draws and two defeats and a -2 goal difference. The Dutch side will look to extend their unbeaten run and solidify their challenge for the title, while Heerenveen will need to turn around a modest season to climb out of the lower half. Their head‑to‑head record this campaign has been one‑sided, with AZ dominating the standings and the gap in goals scored—17 for versus Heerenveen’s seven—highlighting the disparity. The fixture promises a test of whether the leaders can maintain momentum against a side desperate for points.