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Ajax will be aiming to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they travel to Sittard-Geleen to take on Fortuna Sittard on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the hosts are aiming for a third consecutive win to continue their strong start to the campaign.
In addition to our Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips for more of our expert predictions.
Fortuna Sittard vs. Ajax key stats
- Fortuna Sittard have conceded in each of their last nine games.
- Eight of those nine matches have seen both teams score and at least three goals in total.
- Each of Ajax's last six outings has produced over two goals.
- The away side have broken the deadlock in seven of their last nine matches.
Fortuna Sittard vs. Ajax preview: Ajax to make it five in a row against Fortuna
Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax — Tale of the Tape
| Fortuna Sittard | vs | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 8th |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 11 | Goals For | 9 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 6th | Home / Away Rank | 6th |
Unbeaten in 14 games and boasting a three-match winning streak, Ajax would have been confident of extending their run of matches without defeat against PSV Eindhoven, but the Amsterdam giants fell to a 3-1 defeat in Saturday’s De Topper.
Perhaps the only bright spot for Michel’s men was Tolu Arokodare’s goal midway through the first half, which saw him score for a fourth successive game to continue his hot streak.
Now eight points behind AZ Alkmaar with a game in hand, De Godenzonen could soon find themselves 11 points adrift if the leaders overcome newly promoted Willem II on Friday.
Ajax will be eager to avoid losing further ground in the title race, and this weekend’s clash with Fortuna represents an ideal opportunity to kickstart another winning run given their strong head-to-head record.
Saturday’s visitors have beaten Fortuna both home and away in each of the last two seasons and are unbeaten in the last 19 meetings across all competitions, a run stretching back to March 2000.
Fortuna Sittard faced PSV and AZ Alkmaar in the opening three matchdays and emerged with a four-point tally that has since more than doubled thanks to wins over Groningen and, most recently, ADO Den Haag.
Danny Buijs’s side find themselves in early contention for European football, but will be wary of getting carried away after finishing just seven points above the drop last season.
Now in his fourth year in charge, Buijs appears to have silenced doubts over his position following a difficult end to 2025-26, when Fortuna managed just one win and a draw from their final seven games.
Building on an impressive debut campaign, former PSV wonderkid Mohamed Ihattaren has started brightly with three goals and two assists so far this term, and a standout display against Ajax would truly put the league on notice.
Fortuna Sittard vs. Ajax form guide & betting tips
| Fortuna Sittard | vs | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
DWLWW |
Form | WDWL |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 6th | Form Table | 8th |
| 11 | Goals For | 9 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 5 |
DWLWW |
Form (All Comps) | DWWWL |
Whispers predicts: Fortuna Sittard 1-3 Ajax
Ajax have a clear psychological edge over Fortuna given their dominance in this fixture, and we are backing Michel's side to cruise to all three points at 11/25 (1.44).
Over 2.5 goals at 9/25 (1.36) and BTTS – Yes at 9/17 (1.53) also look like strong picks, with goals expected to flow.
Tolu Arokodare is in fine scoring form, and the 5/6 (1.83) option on him to score anytime stands out as a value bet.
> Ajax to win at 11/20 (1.55) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 9/25 (1.36) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 9/17 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> Tolu Arokodare to score anytime at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable