Fortuna Sittard v AZ: Eredivisie Prediction

Whilst some teams are enjoying a bit of extra rest due to European commitments, Fortuna Sittard and AZ Alkmaar will be pleased to be playing this weekend. Both teams have made an excellent start to the new season and have four and six points respectively after two matches. The question, of course, is: which team will remain unbeaten after Saturday evening? Oranje Palace tells you more about this match in Limburger and gives you the best Fortuna Sittard v AZ Alkmaar predictions.

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Fortuna Sittard v AZ Alkmaar preview

Can Fortuna Sittard beat AZ Alkmaar at home, just like last year? Or will Lee-Roy Echteld’s side carry on with what they’ve been doing? We’ll give you a brief overview of both teams.

Current Form & Team News

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard’s supporters are certainly being treated to a treat so far this football season. Following a fine 2–2 draw against champions PSV, Danny Buijs’s side beat SC Cambuur 3–1 last week. Despite the fact that the team from the south of the Netherlands had a few lucky escapes, they played an excellent match. What is particularly striking is that they have already scored five goals in just two matches. ### Current Form & Team News

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard’s supporters are certainly being treated to a treat so far this football season. Following a fine 2–2 draw against champions PSV, Danny Buijs’s side beat SC Cambuur 3–1 last week. Despite the fact that the team from the south of the Netherlands had a few lucky escapes, they played an excellent match. What is particularly striking is that they have already scored five goals in just two matches. In their first match, they had no trouble against ADO Den Haag, whilst last week they secured a very convincing 4-1 away win at FC Utrecht.

One of the standout names is Mexx Meerdink. The young striker has been in excellent form so far and is seen by some pundits as the Netherlands’ next star striker. Let’s hope that Troy Parrott does indeed secure his multi-million transfer, so that the son of Martijn Meerdink, a former player for De Graafschap and AZ Alkmaar, can make his full breakthrough.

Head-to-Head

A look at the recent history between Fortuna Sittard and AZ Alkmaar shows that the gap between them is not all that wide. In four of the last five matches, the goal difference between the two sides was just one goal. Last season, Fortuna Sittard won 4–3 at home, whilst AZ Alkmaar won 2–0 at home.

Predicted line-ups

Fortuna Sittard (3-4-2-1):

Branderhorst, Hubner, Van Ottele, Pinto, Dahlhaus, Oukili, Brittijn, Wylin, Romeny, Ihattaren, Zeefuik

AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1):

De Busser, Chavez, Schouten, Goes, Dijkstra, Koopmeiners, Kwakman, Daal, Smit, Patati, Meerdink

Fortuna Sittard v AZ Alkmaar betting tips

Betting tip 1: Asian Handicap +0.5 for Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard have been impressive so far. The same can be said of AZ Alkmaar. However, we have seen time and again in the past that AZ Alkmaar tend to slip up when the club is being praised. We’re backing at least a draw for the home side, particularly as Fortuna Sittard have won their last two home matches against AZ Alkmaar. An Asian Handicap of +0.5 on Fortuna Sittard gives you odds of 2.35.

Betting tip 2: Mexx Meerdink to score a goal

There’s no denying that Mexx Meerdink has made an excellent start to the new season. The youngster scored against PSV in the Johan Cruijff Shield and did the same against FC Utrecht. Last season, he also found the net against Fortuna Sittard. We’re backing another goal from the potential new Oranje striker. This will earn you odds of 1.95.

Prediction: Fortuna Sittard v AZ Alkmaar

Final score: Fortuna Sittard 2–2 AZ Alkmaar
We’re really looking forward to this match. Especially as both teams like to attack and have produced some great games in the past. The fact that AZ Alkmaar often struggle in Limburg leads us to believe that the match will end in a 2-2 draw.