Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions
It’s easy to feel confident about the prospect of AZ winning when they meet Fortuna, with this pick standing out on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -172 that the visitors secure a win.
We analyse several betting angles in our Fortuna vs AZ betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar Preview
Fortuna Sittard host AZ Alkmaar at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 22 August.
Fortuna Sittard landed a win when last in action. It was a 3-1 scoreline at home to Cambuur at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Danny Buijs' men recorded just 36% possession and had seven shots on target, with Philip Brittijn, Lequincio Zeefuik and Shiloh Zand among the goals.
AZ Alkmaar won their previous league game 4-1. This away victory at Stadion Galgenwaard against FC Utrecht was their second the Eredivisie triumph on the spin. The Alkmaar outfit had 52% possession and nine shots on goal, while Peer Koopmeiners, Weslley Pinto, Mexx Meerdink and Ayoub Oufkir were all on target.
AZ Have 8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Battles
AZ overcame Fortuna in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-0 home triumph at AFAS Stadion. The past 10 meetings between these teams have seen eight AZ wins and two Fortuna triumphs.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 16:5 | 15 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 11:9 | 10 |
Fortuna have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. The Sittard-Geleen side have averaged 40.4% possession, 331.8 passes and 4.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 15.2 attempts and 6.4 corners.
The three top scorers are Philip Brittijn, Kaj Sierhuis and Dimitrios Limnios, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Mohammed Ihattaren is the top assists maker with 3.
AZ have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.6% possession, 465.0 passes, 7.2 corners taken and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.
Sven Mijnans has scored 5, followed by Mexx Meerdink and Troy Parrott with 3 goals apiece. Kees Smit and Troy Parrott are the top assist makers on 3, with Rome Owusu-Oduro recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Fortuna Sittard confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Philip Brittijn, Syb van Ottele, Justin Hubner, Siebe Wylin, Shiloh Zand, Edouard Michut, Nick de Groot, Anthony Descotte, Ole Romeny, Lequincio Zeefuik.
AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Mateo Chavez, Dave Kwakman, Peer Koopmeiners, Weslley Pinto, Kees Smit, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Mexx Meerdink.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll confidently go for AZ when it comes to winning this Eredivisie encounter. This looks a value proposition at -172 which means we are able to bank a nice return if the visitors are able to triumph.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Eredivisie data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
The best football betting sites make it a 63.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
If you’re after a wager at a bigger price, then AZ are available on the Asian Handicap. The bookmakers have a range of available options for you to consider.
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Correct Score Prediction
AZ can be backed at +650 to triumph by a 2-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Ole Romeny (Fortuna) can be backed at -125 to have one or more shots on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.
Lewis Schouten (AZ) is available to be among the goals at +280. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has been covered by AZ Alkmaar in three straight matches, while the previous 10 Fortuna Sittard home games have seen them concede an average of 7.70 corners. We endorse betting on the -152 that AZ successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are AZ Alkmaar on the 1x2, one or both teams not scoring as well as AZ Alkmaar Over 5.5 corners.
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Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
AZ Alkmaar are the -179 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 64% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the latest odds. The market implies that Fortuna Sittard are the most unlikely to win at +440.
If AZ beat Fortuna by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -111. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -185.
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Mexx Meerdink is priced at +300 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of -109 to find the net anytime.
Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Fortuna have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
AZ haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. The Alkmaar outfit have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
The most recent Fortuna Sittard Stadion meeting saw Fortuna claim a 4-3 win over AZ. The past 6 H2H meetings at Fortuna Sittard Stadion have seen AZ triumph three times, one draw and two Fortuna wins.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fortuna Sittard Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.90 | 1.90 | 2.00 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
AZ Alkmaar Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.00 | 1.30 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Eredivisie: 04/04 2026 AZ Alkmaar 2 Fortuna Sittard 0
- Eredivisie: 21/12 2025 Fortuna Sittard 4 AZ Alkmaar 3
- Eredivisie: 23/02 2025 AZ Alkmaar 1 Fortuna Sittard 0
- Eredivisie: 06/10 2024 Fortuna Sittard 1 AZ Alkmaar 0
- Eredivisie: 17/02 2024 Fortuna Sittard 1 AZ Alkmaar 2
- Eredivisie: 01/10 2023 AZ Alkmaar 4 Fortuna Sittard 0
- Eredivisie: 16/04 2023 Fortuna Sittard 0 AZ Alkmaar 3
- Eredivisie: 22/01 2023 AZ Alkmaar 3 Fortuna Sittard 1
- Eredivisie: 16/01 2022 Fortuna Sittard 1 AZ Alkmaar 2
- Eredivisie: 02/12 2021 AZ Alkmaar 2 Fortuna Sittard 1
Fortuna Sittard League Stats
AZ Alkmaar League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 7.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 40.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Fortuna Sittard this season are Edouard Michut (1), Lequincio Zeefuik (1), Ole Romeny (1)
- Top Assistors for Fortuna Sittard this season are Ivo Pinto (1), Jasper Dahlhaus (1), Mohammed Ihattaren (1)
Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie, along with current injury news.
Fortuna Sittard Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Fortuna Sittard Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Fortuna Sittard Substitutes
- 1Luuk Koopmans
- 3Rodrigo Guth
- 5Yassin Oukili
- 8Jasper Dahlhaus
- 12Ivo Pinto
- 33Kaylen Reitmaier
- 38Moussa Gbemou
- 44David Stockbrink
- 52Mohammed Ihattaren
AZ Alkmaar Substitutes
- 1Rome Owusu-Oduro
- 2Seiya Maikuma
- 8Jordy Clasie
- 12Hobie Verhulst
- 13Sam De Grand
- 14Calvin Stengs
- 18Rion Ichihara
- 19Jizz Hornkamp
- 23Billy van Duijl
- 24Ayoub Oufkir
- 34Mees de Wit
- 45Bendeguz Kovacs
Previous Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Fortuna Sittard Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Danny Buijs
AZ Alkmaar Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | 15 |
| 2 | PSV | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 13 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 10 |
| 5 | Excelsior | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Ajax | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 7 | Twente | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 7 |
| 9 | Groningen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11:12 | 7 |
| 10 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 6 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | 4 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:15 | 1 |
| 16 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 1 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 1 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6:18 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Groningen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 5 | Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 9 | Feyenoord | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 11 | Ajax | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 12 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 13 | Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 14 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 15 | Den Haag | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 17 | Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:10 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:13 | 0 |
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