AZ Alkmaar welcome Fortuna Sittard to the AFAS Stadion, fresh from a remarkable win over Galatasaray in the Europa League playoffs. Read on for our AZ Alkmaar vs Fortuna Sittard predictions and more!
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AZ Alkmaar vs Fortuna Sittard prediction: Chalk and cheese
Key stats
- AZ Alkmaar are in excellent form, with four wins and a draw in their last five.
- Alkmaar have scored at least two in their last six.
- Fortuna Sittard have just one win in their last eight.
- There have been no draws in the last eight iterations of this fixture.
Correct score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Fortuna Sittard
We foresee a comfortable win for AZ Alkmaar in this one. The hosts are in great form, unlike their visitors, who are steadily sliding down the Eredivisie table.
Fortuna won the reverse fixture, but we think AZ will exact revenge here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: AZ Alkmaar heavily favoured
- HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
The bookmakers heavily favour AZ Alkmaar in this one, with their 4/11 odds implying a 73.3% likelihood of victory. We concur with this verdict.
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: A Sittard surprise
Despite AZ's domination of this fixture, its most recent winner was Fortuna Sittard, who ran out 1-0 victors back in October.
However, AZ have won all of the last six at home.
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/10/24
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/02/24
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/10/23
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/04/23
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/01/23
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
AZ Alkmaar preview: Flying high
After a blip late last month, AZ have been back to their best in February, with a stunning 4-1 win over Galatasaray a highlight. De Kaasboeren even managed to draw 2-2 away in Turkey last time out.
Alkmaar may rotate a little following their European excursions, but they will feel confident against a struggling opponent.
Predicted Lineup: Owusu-Odoro (GK); Kasius, Goes, Penetra, Møller Wolfe; Belic, Koopmeiners; Poku, Mijnans, Sadiq; Parrott
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Groningen
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Go Ahead Eagles
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
D
NAC
1
AZ
1
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
AZ
1 (2)
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Heracles
1
AZ
0
Fortuna Sittard preview: Worrying results
Fortuna Sittard have, generally, enjoyed a solid season, and are comfortably mid-table.
Well, for now, at least. In recent weeks, Fortuna have hit a very sticky patch, and have the worst record in the league over the last five games.
Last time out, they lost 2-0 to Ajax, and we can only foresee a similar result against another of the Eredivisie's stronger seasons.
Predicted Lineup: Branderhorst (GK); Pinto, Adewoye, Guth, Dahlhaus; van Ottele, Fosso; Michut; Halilovic, Peterson, Da Cruz
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
W
NAC
0
Fortuna Sittard
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
L
PSV
4
Fortuna Sittard
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
W
Willem II
0
Fortuna Sittard
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
L
Feyenoord
2
Fortuna Sittard
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
FC Twente
1
Fortuna Sittard
1
Player to watch – David Moller-Wolfe
One of the stars of AZ's recent strong form has been Norwegian left-back David Moller Wolfe.
The 22-year-old Norwegian international has scored two in his last three, in addition to his five assists this season. Could he make another final third contribution on Saturday?