NEC Nijmegen return to home soil to face AZ Alkmaar at 12:15 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Eredivisie campaign.

NEC Nijmegen have shown glimpses of consistency, picking up 2 wins recently. AZ Alkmaar have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, AZ Alkmaar lead the rivalry with 5 wins over NEC Nijmegen's 2. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 3-3.

NEC Nijmegen's preferred 3-4-1-2 shape may stretch the field, while AZ Alkmaar's 4-3-3 setup looks built for discipline.

With so much at stake in the Eredivisie, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.