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Sunday in the Eredvisie has two top duels in store for us. After the match between Feyenoord and PSV, it is AZ and Ajax’s turn at a quarter to five. In Alkmaar the provincial peers compete against each other.
AZ:
At AZ Alkmaar, satisfaction prevailed after last weekend’s round of play, after a nice 2-3 victory over Feyenoord. Midweeks, however, was lost by the team of trainer Pascal Jansen. AZ had a difficult time in their own stadium on Wednesday against a well-organized FC Utrecht. Myron Boadu had a few chances, but was unable to cash in on any of them. Utrecht did not create much either, but a hit from a distance passed goalkeeper Marco Bizot. AZ failed to answer this – a 0-1 defeat was suffered.
The top-two disappeared somewhat out of sight due to Wednesday’s defeat. The backlog on Ajax is currently no less than ten points. Even with a victory on Sunday, it will therefore be difficult to really compete for the national title. A week and a half ago, AZ also faced the capitals in the eighth finals of the KNVB Cup. In that game – which was lost 0-1 – the Alkmaarders played poorly. After the weak midweek showing against Utrecht, Jansen may choose to give some other players a chance in the base.
Ajax:
Ajax booked a difficult victory last Thursday. The assignment did not seem too difficult, since low-flyer Willem II was a guest in the Johan Cruijff Arena. But it took until the closing stages before the victory was brought to a safe haven. Brian Brobbey played an important role as a substitute, with a goal and an assist. The young striker has still not signed up, while his contract expires at the end of this season.
Ajax has good recent memories of opponent AZ, with the cup victory on 20 January. In that game, Erik ten Hag did not start with the strongest team. “We have proven that behind the group that plays regularly, there is also a group that can achieve a result,” said the trainer on the club site of the Amsterdam club. On Sunday, however, Ten Hag will simply appear at the kick-off with the strongest possible team. Nicolas Tagliafico was injured on Thursday and will not be available on Sunday. Dusan Tadic was partially rested against Willem II, and normally returns to the starting team on Sunday.
AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax head to head matches
20.01.21 KNV AZ Alkmaar Ajax 0 : 1
01.03.20 ERE Ajax AZ Alkmaar 0 : 2
15.12.19 ERE AZ Alkmaar Ajax 1 : 0
17.03.19 ERE AZ Alkmaar Ajax 1 : 0
07.10.18 ERE Ajax AZ Alkmaar 5 : 0