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 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Assistant 1 Johan Balder
- Assistant 2 Marco Ribbink
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #7 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 0 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Fortuna Sittard are 2nd (4 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fortuna Sittard
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Fortuna Sittard welcome AFC Ajax for this crunch clash at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Netherlands international Kenneth Taylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Kristoffer Peterson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortuna Sittard so far.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Jordan Henderson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' Kian Fitz-Jim has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 33.
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Ajax needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 42' That is a card for AFC Ajax. Jordan Henderson will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' AFC Ajax make a change. Jordan Henderson trudges off to be replaced by Davy Klaassen on 46 minutes.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortuna Sittard and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Bertrand Traore has done his job and it is now time for Oliver Edvardsen to step up.
- 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kristoffer Peterson.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortuna Sittard is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 65' It is a substitution in Fortuna Sittard team. Kristoffer Peterson is replaced by Bojan Radulovic on 65 minute.
- 67' Luuk Koopmans was booked on 67.
- 68' Assisted by Steven Berghuis with the perfectly-timed delivery and Wout Weghorst makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 73' Anton Gaaei, a Denmark , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 77' Ezequiel Bullaude is replacing Edouard Michut for the Fortuna Sittard side.
- 82' Fortuna Sittard is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 83' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Steven Berghuis is replaced by Daniele Rugani on 83 minute.
- 84' Poor challenge from Oliver Edvardsen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 86' Fortuna Sittard ring the changes. Alen Halilovic has done his job and it is now time for Darijo Grujcic to step up.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Daley Sinkgraven. He receives a card.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| David Neres | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| Devyne Rensch | 3 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 2 |
Head to Head
Fortuna Sittard Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.3
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 77% + AFC Ajax to win 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard or Draw
31%
Draw or AFC Ajax
89%
Fortuna Sittard or AFC Ajax
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
19.1%
0 – 3
13.3%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 4
6.9%
1 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 5
3%
1 – 4
2.4%
1 – 0
2.1%
0 – 6
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Fortuna Sittard
| Handicap | Fortuna Sittard covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1 | 0% | 3% | 97% |
| -0.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| +0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +1 | 21% | 26% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 24% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

