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AZ - Fortuna Sittard
Netherlands Eredivisie - AFAS Stadion
Prediction 1
AZ Alkmaar to Win
3/10 (1.30)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
1/2 (1.50)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Predictions and Odds for AZ Alkmaar vs Fortuna Sittard
AZ Alkmaar will look for a quick resolution of Fortuna Sittard in this round 17 match of Eredivisie.
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AZ Alkmaar to Win
It should be a clear-cut win for AZ after last week's strong showing against Heerenveen. Alkmaar is looking for its first home win since October, and Fortuna will come into to match on the heels of a positive showing against PSV who they drew 2-2.
Over 2.5 Goals
Four out of the last five matches between these teams ended with more than two goals scored. AZ, it's worth noting, has played three straight ‘under' games, but they are finally feeling their strength in the attack section of the team, after some tough moments. Both of these teams had nine ‘over' matches this season in 16 games played.
Stats and Latest Market evaluations concerning the match AZ Alkmaar versus Fortuna Sittard
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
16/01/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
1
2
02/12/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
2
1
08/05/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
1
0
26/09/20
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
3
3
04/08/19
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
4
0
Last Five - AZ
28/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Utrecht
AZ
5
5
D
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
AZ
1
4
W
22/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
1
3
W
14/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
AZ
0
2
W
11/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Excelsior
AZ
1
4
W
Last Five - Fortuna Sittard
29/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Cambuur Leeuwarden
Fortuna Sittard
1
2
W
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
0
2
W
22/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
3
1
L
15/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
PSV
Fortuna Sittard
2
2
D
07/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
Fortuna Sittard
2
0
L
This is how the bookmakers are predicting the match could unfold:
AZ Alkmaar odds: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
Draw odds: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
Fortuna Sittard odds: 9/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
The bookmakers trust AZ to come through this match unscathed, but if you are not satisfied with the odds at offering, you can look at what else is being registered: If you like looking at the Goals offers, you could take a chance with AZ scoring twice which is priced at 4/1 (4.00) – 25%. If you like a safer bet, on the other hand, Total Corners Over 10.5 might be the thing for you at odds of 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%.
Team News, Predicted Lineups, and Preview
AZ Alkmaar
AZ is still running high after some bad matches they played, but getting closer to league leaders Feyenoord is what they are looking for at this time. Matches like the one against Fortuna are where the titles are won sometimes, and they can't afford to drop points, especially when they are playing at home. They only lost once in their home stadium, it was against Feyenoord, but they also have three draw games which are where they lost important points. Fortunately for the Alkmaar team, their rivals Ajax and PSV also lost some points, so AZ is still second-placed at the moment four points away from the top. Alkmaar had a demanding schedule before the winter break with plenty of games to contend with, but they pulled it off mostly on a positive note. This club has won the Eredivisie twice in the past, the last time it happened was in the season of 2008-2009, so predicting the same outcome this time around is something that the fans are hoping for. Coach Pascal Jansen has some injuries to deal with, Sam Beukema and Matthew Ryan are out of the team, the latter with personal issues, while Sem Westerveld and Bruno Martins Indi will be a last-minute decision.
Predicted lineup: Verhulst, Sugawara, Chatzidiakos, Vanheusden, Kerkez, Clasie, Reijnders, Odgaard, de Wit, Karlsson, Pavlidis.
Fortuna Sittard
The Sittard outfit had one goal lead over PSV last week before pulling off a draw with a 98th-minute equalizer after having played almost the entire second half with ten players. Fortuna has been keeping their place near the middle of the table for much of the season, but with only one win in their last five games, things are getting more interesting as they are inching closer to the relegation zone. Strangely, their away form looks better, both of their wins were earned in two of their last four matches, so they will be hoping for a surprise result when facing AZ. It has been a long time since their last win against Alkmaar, it happened over 20 years ago. Arianit Ferati and Dimitrios Siovas are doubtful to play, while Dogan Erdogan will miss the tie because of a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Pandur, Radic, Guth, Navarro, Pinto, Vita, Cangiano, Duarte, Cordoba, Ozyakup, Yilmaz.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
Player to Watch: Vangelis Pavlidis
The Greek center-forward has only played eight league matches this season because of different injuries, but still managed to score four goals and record an assist. He is Alkmaar's most important central attacker, and he will be crucial in getting a positive result against Fortuna.
Netherlands Eredivisie
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 42 |
| 2 | AZ | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 40 |
| 3 |  PSV | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 38 |
| 4 |  Ajax | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 37 |
| 5 |  FC Twente | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 36 |
| 6 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 33 |
| 7 |  FC Utrecht | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 30 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 27 |
| 9 |  RKC | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
| 10 |  NEC | 19 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 23 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 22 |
| 12 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -8 | 19 |
| 13 |  Vitesse | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -12 | 19 |
| 14 |  Excelsior | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | -23 | 19 |
| 15 |  FC Volendam | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -23 | 16 |
| 16 |  FC Emmen | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -19 | 15 |
| 17 |  Cambuur Leeuwarden | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 12 |
| 18 |  FC Groningen | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -20 | 12 |
AZ Alkmaar vs Fortuna Sittard FAQ
- When is the kick-off? – 15:45 BST, 16:45 CET
- Who is Fortuna's top scorer? – Burak Yilmaz with 5 goals
- Who is the bookmakers' favourite? – AZ Alkmaar is a clear favourite according to the bookmakers
- What was the last H2H result? The last meeting between these sides was a year ago at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion. It was a 1-2 away victory for AZ Alkmaar, who want a similar return this time around to keep pace with Feyenoord and PSV.
- Who were the scorers in the last H2H meeting? Defender Sam Beukema opened the scoring for AZ before Yukinari Sugawara doubled their lead. Fortuna midfielder Ben Rienstra halved the deficit in the 85th minute but it was too little too late.
- What is the former of both sides? AZ are on a four-match unbeaten streak with three wins and a draw in succession. They arrive into this meeting with a 0-2 win over Heerenveen. On the other hand, Fortuna are two matches removed from their last victory over Groningen on the road. Their last result was a 2-2 draw against PSV at home.
