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AZ vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
AZ
3 – 1
Full Time
Fortuna Sittard
Sun 22 Jan 2023 · 15:45 UTC AFAS Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Zinho Vanheusden 42' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AZ vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Mario Diks
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Richard Brondijk
  • Referee Martijn Vos
  • Referee Robin Vereijken

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

Head-to-Head

12
1
2
AZ 15 games · Avg 3.4 goals Fortuna Sittard
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-22 AZ 3–1 Fortuna Sittard 2022-01-16 Fortuna Sittard 1–2 AZ 2021-12-02 AZ 2–1 Fortuna Sittard 2021-05-08 AZ 1–0 Fortuna Sittard 2020-09-26 Fortuna Sittard 3–3 AZ

Recent Form

AZ
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jan Fortuna Sittard H 3–1 W
14 Jan SC Heerenveen A 2–0 W
07 Jan SBV Vitesse H 1–1 D
12 Nov PSV A 1–0 W
06 Nov RKC Waalwijk A 1–3 L
30 Oct FC Volendam H 2–1 W
Fortuna Sittard
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Jan AZ A 1–3 L
15 Jan PSV H 2–2 D
07 Jan Go Ahead Eagles H 0–2 L
13 Nov FC Groningen A 3–2 W
05 Nov FC Emmen H 0–1 L
29 Oct Sparta Rotterdam A 1–3 L

Season Stats

AZ Fortuna Sittard
#3 Position #8
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

AZ are 3rd (0 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AZ launch into their encounter with Fortuna Sittard.
  • 4' Magnificent from Dani de Wit! That is 41 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 9' AZ are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortuna Sittard's shape.
  • 11' The deadlock is broken! Burak Yilmaz gets on the scoresheet on 11 minutes.
  • 12' GOAL! Burak Yilmaz fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 17' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 22' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AZ side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 24' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ximo Navarro makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 34' A tactical swap from AZ — Djordje Mihailovic on, Dani de Wit off on 34 minutes.
  • 39' Fortuna Sittard fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Zinho Vanheusden on 42 minutes.
  • 46' Maxim Dekker is replacing Zinho Vanheusden for the AZ side.
  • 51' Fortuna Sittard is showing some good football. However, Fortuna Sittard are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 56' A goal from the Greece international Vangelis Pavlidis! He fires home on 56 to make it 3-2!
  • 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' Fortuna Sittard manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Umaro Embalo is hanging Ximo Navarro on the field on 62 minute.
  • 63' Fortuna Sittard make a change. Tijjani Noslin trudges off to be replaced by Paul Gladon on 63 minutes.
  • 64' Another change for Fortuna Sittard made on 64 minute. Ximo Navarro leaves to be changed by Umaro Embalo.
  • 69' Jordy Clasie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AZ tonight.
  • 74' AZ currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 78' Thomas Buitink has so much to prove this time. He replaces Inigo Cordoba on 78 minute.
  • 83' AZ are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Pascal Jansen will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 89' Mees De Wit gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Milos Kerkez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Milos Kerkez as he leaves the pitch. Mees De Wit steps in for AZ.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. AZ take all three points.

Lineups

AZ Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pascal Jansen

Fortuna Sittard Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julio Velazquez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Vangelis Pavlidis 4
Zian Flemming 3
Dani de Wit 3
Oussama Idrissi 3
Teun Koopmeiners 3
Myron Boadu 2
Yukinari Sugawara 2
Guus Til 2

Head to Head

2023-01-22 AZ 3–1 Fortuna Sittard 2022-01-16 Fortuna Sittard 1–2 AZ 2021-12-02 AZ 2–1 Fortuna Sittard 2021-05-08 AZ 1–0 Fortuna Sittard 2020-09-26 Fortuna Sittard 3–3 AZ

AZ Form

2023-01-22 AZ 3–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2023-01-14 SC Heerenveen 0–2 AZ W 2023-01-07 AZ 1–1 SBV Vitesse D 2022-11-12 PSV 0–1 AZ W 2022-11-06 RKC Waalwijk 3–1 AZ L 2022-10-30 AZ 2–1 FC Volendam W

Fortuna Sittard Form

2023-01-22 AZ 3–1 Fortuna Sittard L 2023-01-15 Fortuna Sittard 2–2 PSV D 2023-01-07 Fortuna Sittard 0–2 Go Ahead Eagles L 2022-11-13 FC Groningen 2–3 Fortuna Sittard W 2022-11-05 Fortuna Sittard 0–1 FC Emmen L 2022-10-29 Sparta Rotterdam 3–1 Fortuna Sittard L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.21 AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AZ54% Draw29% Fortuna Sittard17%
Actual: AZ win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

AZ or Draw
83%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
46%
AZ or Fortuna Sittard
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AZ31% Draw56% Fortuna Sittard13%
Actual: AZ win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.9%
1 – 0
17.5%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 0
1.3%

Asian Handicap — AZ

Handicap AZ covers Push Fortuna Sittard covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 26% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

AZ keeps clean sheet
52% ✗
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.