The Eredivisie season reaches its climax when FC Twente take on AZ Alkmaar at De Grolsch Veste on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. Both teams are locked in a battle for a coveted Conference League spot, adding extra spice to this midweek fixture. Kick-off is set for 20:00 CEST in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 19:00 BST in the UK.
This showdown sees a Twente side buoyed by back-to-back victories at home, while AZ Alkmaar travel north looking to continue their late surge in form. With just six points left to play for, every kick, save and set-piece could prove decisive.
Whether you’re cheering from the stands or watching at home, this fixture promises end-to-end action as both clubs vie for European qualification.
Pre-match overview
FC Twente have rediscovered their winning touch after a tricky run of results earlier in the season. The hosts have turned De Grolsch Veste into a fortress, losing just twice in 16 league outings, and will be confident of maintaining that strong home record.
AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, sit just one point behind Twente. Despite a midseason wobble, the visitors have secured two comfortable wins in May, including a recent 3-0 triumph that boosted their morale. With only one place separating these sides in the table, this clash carries huge significance.
Where to watch streaming and TV
Fans across Europe can catch every moment of this vital encounter through a range of broadcast and streaming services. Below is a round-up of where to tune in on match night.
Whether you prefer traditional TV coverage or the flexibility of an online stream, ensure your subscription is active ahead of kick-off to avoid missing any of the drama.
- Italy: DAZN
- Germany: Sky Deutschland and DAZN
- France: beIN Sports
- Spain: Movistar+ LaLiga
- UK: Viaplay Sports
Forecast
With both sides in strong form and with so much at stake, this is shaping up to be a tight contest. Neither team will want to leave De Grolsch Veste empty-handed.
Expect end-to-end football, creative attacking play and plenty of tension in the closing stages. A 1-1 draw seems a fair prediction as both FC Twente and AZ Alkmaar share the spoils and keep their European hopes alive.
