Fortuna Sittard vs AZ, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortuna Sittard vs AZ — Eredivisie .
- Fortuna Sittard 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Peter Janson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | VVV Venlo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Nov | VVV Venlo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Nov | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | VBV De Graafschap | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Fortuna Sittard | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #1 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 6 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| +2 | GD | +5 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
Fortuna Sittard are 4th (4 pts). AZ are 1st (6 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
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Fortuna Sittard and AZ is underway.
- 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' AZ seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 12' What a strike from Mats Seuntjens! The score is 0-1.
- 17' The travelling AZ supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. AZ is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' AZ are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' AZ are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' The referee shows Fortuna Sittard player a Yellow card on 33.
- 34' Fortuna Sittard player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro Ciranni. He replaces Clint Essers on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Jose Rodriguez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Lazaros Lamprou catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Jose Rodriguez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 265 appearances.
- 63' Assisted by Guus Til with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oussama Idrissi makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adam Maher on 64.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Maher argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' Ahmed El Messaoudi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AZ tonight.
- 74' Andrij Novakovich has so much to prove this time. He replaces Finn Stokkers on 74 minute.
- 75' AZ manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ferdy Druijf is hanging Mats Seuntjens on the field on 75 minute.
- 77' That is a Yellow card for AZ. Ferdy Druijf will be fuming at that decision.
- 80' Goal! Guus Til scores his 65 goal in 300 matches.
- 82' The Fortuna Sittard bench stirs into life. Ahmed El Messaoudi is withdrawn and Lars Hutten gets his opportunity.
- 83' Another change for AZ made on 83 minute. Fredrik Midtsjo leaves to be changed by Ricardo van Rhijn.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- It finishes all square. Fortuna Sittard and AZ share the spoils 0-3.
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 10
- 5
- 77
- 23
- 34
- 97
- 2
- 3
- 19
- 14
Bench
-
17
Alessandro Ciranni ↑ 46'
-
9
Andrij Novakovich ↑ 75'
- 30
- 1
- 27
- 4
- 6
-
25
Lars Hutten ↑ 82'
- 7
- 20
Coach
Rene Eijer
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 10
- 7
- 2
- 8
- 6
-
20
Mats Seuntjens ↓ Ferdy Druijf 75'
- 11
Bench
- 28
- 23
- 12
- 15
-
34
Ricardo van Rhijn ↑ 83'
-
38
Ferdy Druijf ↑ 75'
- 14
- 22
Coach
John van den Brom
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
Fortuna Sittard Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.82
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.49
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + AZ to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard or Draw
38%
Draw or AZ
83%
Fortuna Sittard or AZ
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.4%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 4
5.7%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 4
4.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 3
3.1%
2 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Fortuna Sittard
| Handicap | Fortuna Sittard covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +1 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| +1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +2 | 49% | 21% | 30% |
| +2.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.