Fortuna Sittard

vs

AZ Alkmaar

Preview

Fortuna Sittard

• Fortuna Sittard, currently 12th in the Eredivisie 2026/2027 with one point from one game, are still looking for lift-off in the Netherlands, while AZ are top of the Eredivisie 2026/2027 after picking up six points from their first two games.
• In Fortuna's only home match of the Eredivisie 2026/2027, they beat APOEL Nicosia FC 2-1.

AZ Alkmaar

Head-to-Head

• Fortuna Sittard have won two of their last three home games against AZ Alkmaar.
• AZ Alkmaar have won five of their last five games.

Key Players

• AZ Alkmaar
  • Leeroy Echteld has AZ playing some exciting, proactive possession-based football with the full-backs providing width, while their high press has been very structured and has caused problems for opponents.
  • Mexx Meerdink has been a real problem for defenses, scoring three of AZ's seven goals across their five-match winning run in all competitions, while Ayoub Oufkir, with one league goal in 2 Eredivisie 2026/2027 appearances, is the Alkmaarders' top scorer.
• Fortuna Sittard
  • Danny Buijs has Fortuna playing a more direct brand of soccer, with a 4-3-3, high-intensity pressing, aggressive ball recovery and quick transitions.
  • Edouard Michut has been the spark in Fortuna's Eredivisie 2026/2027 campaigns so far, with a goal in their 2-1 win over APOEL Nicosia FC last time out.

Betting Insights

• The Alkmaarders have made a perfect start, while Fortuna are still searching for their first win, so the price on AZ makes sense at 1.71, with Fortuna Sittard at 4.1 and a draw at 4.1.
• Both Teams to Score looks the most likely bet for the main bet, while Over 2.5 goals, at a short 1.5, also fits the profile of this match-up with AZ's extra attacking edge.

Prediction