Fortuna Sittard vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortuna Sittard vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
- Fortuna Sittard 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Assistant 1 Johan Balder
- Assistant 2 Marco Ribbink
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Jan | NEC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Galatasaray SK | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | FK Rigas Futbola Skola | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Fortuna Sittard | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #2 |
| 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
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Fortuna Sittard are 8th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
- 15' Syb Van Ottele is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortuna Sittard so far.
- 20' The 22-year-old Kian Fitz-Jim has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' named a 5-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Kian Fitz-Jim was booked on 33.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortuna Sittard side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' AFC Ajax player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' The whistle greets Jordan Henderson as he departs to be replaced by Davy Klaassen.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' Fortuna Sittard currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Bertrand Traore is replaced by Oliver Edvardsen.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kristoffer Peterson on 59.
- 64' Brian Brobbey needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 65' Fortuna Sittard ring the changes. Kristoffer Peterson has done his job and it is now time for Bojan Radulovic to step up.
- 67' A moment of madness from Luuk Koopmans on 67 minutes earns him a card. Fortuna Sittard will be frustrated.
- 68' AFC Ajax is taking the lead after the goal scored by Wout Weghorst on 68.
- 73' Fortuna Sittard is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' Time for substitution for Fortuna Sittard. Edouard Michut is replaced by Ezequiel Bullaude.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 83' Another substitution for AFC Ajax to replace Steven Berghuis by Daniele Rugani on 83 minute.
- 84' It’s gonna be a card for Oliver Edvardsen.
- 86' Darijo Grujcic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alen Halilovic on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Daley Sinkgraven is booked for Fortuna Sittard — card on 90.
- With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 7
-
10
Alen Halilovic ↓ Darijo Grujcic 86'
- 35
- 23
- 1
- 4
- 6
- 20
- 32
-
80
Ryan Fosso ↓ Daley Sinkgraven 77'
- 28
Bench
-
24
Daley Sinkgraven ↑ 77'
-
33
Ezequiel Bullaude ↑ 77'
-
–
Bojan Radulovic ↑ 65'
-
8
Jasper Dahlhaus ↑ 86'
-
5
Darijo Grujcic ↑ 86'
- 77
- 40
Coach
Danny Buijs
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 6
- 22
- 23
- 20
- 37
- 8
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Wout Weghorst 58'
- 28
- 15
- 3
- 31
Bench
-
18
Davy Klaassen ↑ 46'
-
25
Wout Weghorst ↑ 58'
-
24
Daniele Rugani ↑ 83'
- 12
- 21
- 13
- 16
-
17
Oliver Edvardsen ↑ 58'
- 2
-
29
Christian Rasmussen ↑ 83'
- 36
- 63
Coach
Francesco Farioli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Taylor | 5 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Quincy Promes | 4 |
| Steven Berghuis | 4 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| Devyne Rensch | 3 |
| David Neres | 3 |
| Antony | 2 |
Head to Head
Fortuna Sittard Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.3
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 80% + Under 2.5 goals 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard or Draw
45%
Draw or AFC Ajax
86%
Fortuna Sittard or AFC Ajax
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
25.7%
0 – 0
24.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
8.5%
0 – 3
6.1%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
2.2%
0 – 4
1.9%
2 – 1
1.1%
2 – 2
0.8%
2 – 0
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Fortuna Sittard
| Handicap | Fortuna Sittard covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 6% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 31% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 18% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

