AZ vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
- AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Fortuna Sittard 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Johan Balder
7 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Sep | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | AZ | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Sep | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | FC Volendam | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Aug | SBV Excelsior | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Aug | Almere City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AZ are 3rd (0 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 8th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AZ to score. At the same time, Fortuna Sittard does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AZ and Fortuna Sittard are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' AZ started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The 27-year-old Vangelis Pavlidis has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' Kaj Sierhuis was booked on 24.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dani de Wit on 28 minutes.
- 33' 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.
- 35' A moment of madness from Dimitrios Siovas on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fortuna Sittard will be frustrated.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortuna Sittard that had 265 games and scored 303 goals.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jordy Clasie makes it 1-0.
- 46' Denso Kasius is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Wolfe at the 46 minute mark.
- 49' Vangelis Pavlidis makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and AZ are in front.
- 54' Kaj Sierhuis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fortuna Sittard tonight.
- 57' Mouhamed Belkheir is replacing Inigo Cordoba for the Fortuna Sittard side.
- 62' Jens Odgaard has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mayckel Lahdo on 62 minute.
- 63' It is a substitution in AZ team. Sven Mijnans is replaced by Tiago Dantas on 63 minute.
- 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' The Fortuna Sittard bench stirs into life. Kaj Sierhuis is withdrawn and Ragnar Oratmangoen gets his opportunity.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' AZ are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortuna Sittard backline.
- 82' A goal from the Greece international Dimitrios Siovas! He fires home on 82 to make it 2-1!
- 83' Djordje Mihailovic gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Dani de Wit and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' What a moment for Tiago Dantas! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
- 89' The Fortuna Sittard bench stirs into life. Alen Halilovic is withdrawn and Marko Lazetic gets his opportunity.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Deroy Duarte.
- 4-0 the final result. Fortuna Sittard will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 8
- 9
- 2
-
16
Sven Mijnans ↓ Tiago Dantas 63'
-
23
Mayckel Lahdo ↓ Jens Odgaard 62'
- 5
- 19
- 33
-
18
David Wolfe ↓ Denso Kasius 46'
Bench
- 28
-
7
Jens Odgaard ↑ 62'
- 12
-
14
Djordje Mihailovic ↑ 83'
- 11
-
6
Tiago Dantas ↑ 63'
- 21
-
30
Denso Kasius ↑ 46'
- 22
- 31
- 20
-
15
Ruben van Bommel ↑ 63'
Coach
Pascal Jansen
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
- 9
- 33
- 7
-
10
Alen Halilovic ↓ Marko Lazetic 89'
- 35
- 15
- 31
- 6
- 14
-
77
Tijjani Noslin ↓ Arianit Ferati 89'
Bench
-
19
Arianit Ferati ↑ 89'
-
20
Mouhamed Belkheir ↑ 57'
- 22
-
34
Ragnar Oratmangoen ↑ 70'
- 1
- 24
- 2
- 61
-
32
Loreintz Rosier ↑ 57'
-
11
Marko Lazetic ↑ 89'
- 3
- 17
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 4 |
| Zian Flemming | 3 |
| Dani de Wit | 3 |
| Oussama Idrissi | 3 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 3 |
| Yukinari Sugawara | 2 |
| Guus Til | 2 |
| Burak Yilmaz | 2 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 79% + Under 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
92%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
33%
AZ or Fortuna Sittard
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
24.4%
0 – 0
19.3%
2 – 0
17.6%
3 – 0
8.4%
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
2.9%
4 – 1
1.2%
1 – 2
1%
5 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | Fortuna Sittard covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 21% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 31% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.