AZ is number 2 in the Eredivisie and Excelsior is in 7th place.
At the highest level, both teams have faced each other 22 times before in Rotterdam. AZ took the points to Alkmaar 9 times, 7 times the match ended in a draw and 6 times the points remained in Kralingen.
And Vangelis Pavlidis can continue his impressive series. The Greek striker has already scored ten matches in a row in the Premier League. The NEC match, which has yet to be completed, is included.