FC Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar

FC Utrecht host AZ Alkmaar at Stadion Galgenwaard on Saturday for their second Eredivisie fixture of the new season. Utrecht began their campaign with a 2-1 away defeat to FC Groningen last weekend, while AZ Alkmaar opened with a commanding 2-0 home victory over ADO Den Haag. AZ also secured a significant 4-0 win against PSV Eindhoven in the Super Cup on 2 August.

Recent encounters between these two sides have been varied. FC Utrecht won the reverse fixture in the Eredivisie on 1 March with a 2-0 scoreline, but AZ Alkmaar had previously secured a comprehensive 4-1 win on 26 October 2025. The teams also played out a 0-0 draw in January 2025, indicating a history of competitive matches.