Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar prediction, odds & betting tips 06/10/2024

AZ Alkmaar are hoping to keep pushing for European qualification in the Eredivisie following a strong start to the season. They sit in 3rd right now, while the home side is flirting with the drop zone in 14th place. So, will the visitors take all three points or can Fortuna Sittard get something from this game?

Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: AZ Alkmaar to take another win away from home

Key stats

• Fortuna Sittard have won only 2 of their 7 Eredivisie matches this season
• AZ Alkmaar have lost just once all season (their most recent game)
• Fortuna are averaging just over 1.00 goals per game at home this season
• AZ have kept clean sheets in 3 of their 4 away matches so far

Correct score prediction: Fortuna Sittard 1-3 AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar might have lost their most recent game to Utrecht in the Eredivisie, but they have been in great form overall. They’ve taken 5 wins from 7 games, and they’ve scored 17 goals in the process. But with Fortuna Sittard averaging just over 1.00 goals per game at home, we’ve chosen a 3-1 win in favour of the visitors.

Pre-game odds and win probability: AZ Alkmaar heavily favoured

• HOME: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
• DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
• AWAY: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.90%

Based on the most recent odds, AZ Alkmaar have the favour of the bookies with a 61.90% probability of victory. This undoubtedly factors in the difference in standings between the teams, and we certainly agree with the odds.

Take a moment to check out our football betting tips page for even more predictions on the top games this weekend.

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Most recent H2Hs: AZ Alkmaar almost flawless

Looking back through all encounters between these sides, AZ Alkmaar has been totally dominant. They’ve never lost to Fortuna Sittard, which is quite staggering. As for the last five meetings, AZ Alkmaar has won every single time.

Netherlands Eredivisie 17/02/24

Fortuna Sittard

1

AZ

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 01/10/23

AZ

4

Fortuna Sittard

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 16/04/23

Fortuna Sittard

0

AZ

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 22/01/23

AZ

3

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 16/01/22

Fortuna Sittard

1

AZ

2

Fortuna Sittard preview: A bleak outlook after 7 games

Fortuna Sittard is at the wrong end of the table after 7 Eredivisie games. They have just 7 points after 7 games. And prior to their recent draw with Sparta, they’d lost 4 Eredivisie games on the bounce.

Predicted Lineup: Branderhorst (GK); Pinto, Adewoye, Guth, Dahlhaus; Bastien, Fosso, Loreintz; Halilovic, Aiko, Bullaude

Netherlands Eredivisie 28/09/24

D

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 22/09/24

L

PSV

3

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 18/09/24

L

Ajax

5

Fortuna Sittard

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 14/09/24

L

NAC

1

Fortuna Sittard

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 31/08/24

L

NEC

3

Fortuna Sittard

0

AZ Alkmaar preview: 3rd place and going strong

In a total reverse of the outlook for Fortuna Sittard, AZ Alkmaar is in 3rd place with 16 points after 7 games. However, they were rocked in their most recent Eredivisie game, losing 2-1 to FC Utrecht at home. This might give the visitors a glimmer of hope.

Predicted Lineup: Owusu-Odoro (GK); Goes, Maikuma, Penetra, Møller Wolfe; Clasie, Koopmeiners; van Bommel, Mijnans, Sadiq; Parrott

UEFA Europa League 03/10/24

L

Athletic Bilbao

2

AZ

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24

L

FC Utrecht

2

AZ

1

UEFA Europa League 25/09/24

W

Elfsborg

2

AZ

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 20/09/24

W

PEC Zwolle

1

AZ

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 14/09/24

W

Heerenveen

1

AZ

9

Player to watch – Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)

AZ Alkmaar has a range of top performers who we could put in the spotlight ahead of Sunday’s game. However, we’ve chosen Troy Parrott since he is AZ Alkmaar’s number one scorer after 7 league games. The talented forward has 5 goals in 7 games.

This includes an incredible 4 goals in their 9-1 win over SC Heerenveen!