AZ Alkmaar
- AZ Alkmaar’s return to form since Leeroy Echteld took the reins in January 2026 has been almost immediate, as the club have reverted to their usual high-pressing game that sees them dominate the ball and dictate the pace of the match.
- This style has seen them move up to 6th in the Eredivisie 2025-2026 table, picking up 42 points from their first 28 games, compared to Fortuna Sittard’s 11th-placed 35 points in the same number of matches.
- AZ have won their last two home games to nil.
Fortuna Sittard
- Danny Buijs’ Fortuna Sittard are a team that much prefer to set up a compact, organized block and look to hit their opponents on the break or in the transition following set pieces.
- They have looked resilient away from home of late, winning both of their last two away games.
Head-to-Head
AZ have won three of the last five Eredivisie head-to-head matches (Fortuna Sittard won the other two).
Key Players
- Mohammed Ihattaren has four assists in his last five Eredivisie games, and could be a threat here.
- Troy Parrott has scored 14 goals in 23 Eredivisie games this season, bagging four goals and three assists in AZ’s last five.
Betting Insights
- AZ have conceded 21 goals in 13 home matches.
- I’m taking Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.67.
Prediction
I think AZ have the form and attacking capabilities to take the three points here.
