Dordrecht vs Jong AZ - Eerste Divisie

Dordrecht prepare to host Jong AZ at the home ground on September 5, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Eerste Divisie season. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Dordrecht sit 4th, Jong AZ lie 19th, but the Eerste Divisie has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, LLLLD across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 0%. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, DLWWL in their last five and a win rate of 0% that makes for sobering reading. Where Dordrecht have leaned on defensive discipline, Jong AZ have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Dordrecht will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Jong AZ's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

With J. N'djoli leading the league's scoring charts at 10 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. Several forward have also been under consideration but any potential arrival is linked to Marcus Rashford's future, which looks set to be in Manchester.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Dordrecht should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.