The big picture

AZ Alkmaar come in 14th on the ladder with 6 points; Dinamo Zagreb are 9th on 7. Dinamo Zagreb are the side higher up the table.

AZ Alkmaar are 2–2 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1 against.

Dinamo Zagreb are 2–1–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1 against.

Form

AZ Alkmaar have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Juventus 1–2.

Dinamo Zagreb have won two of their last five and most recently beat Sunderland 2–0.

AZ Alkmaar have lost their last three.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For AZ Alkmaar, watch Ro-Zangelo Daal (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mexx Meerdink (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Dinamo Zagreb, watch Dion Drena Beljo (1.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Luka Stojkovic (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At AFAS Stadion

AZ Alkmaar have won 10 of their last 20 at AFAS Stadion.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Dinamo Zagreb have the edge.