Heerenveen

AZ Alkmaar enter this clash with four straight league victories, having won both away fixtures with a combined scoreline of 6-1. Their offensive unit has produced 13 goals in four games, and they have conceded only 0.5 goals per match on the road. Heerenveen have been inconsistent at home, scoring only once across two fixtures and conceding twice. Backing the visitors to win or draw covers Heerenveen's demonstrated ability to secure points in draws against Ajax and Willem II while strongly favouring the league leaders' dominant early-season form.

Willem II have struggled defensively in the early stages of the season, conceding four goals in each of their two league fixtures. In contrast, Heerenveen have already demonstrated competitive away form by securing a 2-2 draw at Ajax. In addition, Heerenveen have won five of the past nine head-to-head matches between the two sides. Backing Heerenveen on the Double Chance market provides solid coverage against a Willem II side dealing with multiple reported squad absences.