Alkmaar
23 Feb, 2025
16:45
Fortuna Sittard
AZ enters this match on the back of an impressive run—a streak of four wins and one draw against Galatasaray away in the Europa League. Having eliminated Galatasaray from European competitions, their focus now shifts back to the Eredivisie. In the league, they are contending with Feyenoord, Utrecht, and Twente for the coveted third spot that grants qualification for next season’s Champions League. With that position only three points away and an outstanding home record—four wins in their last five matches—AZ is in a prime position to clinch it.
Today, they face a struggling Fortuna Sittard, a side that has failed to secure a win in its last five matches, conceding at least two goals in each outing. Moreover, AZ has dominated previous encounters against Fortuna, winning seven out of their last eight matches, with their only defeat this season coming by a narrow 1–0 margin.
What we say
AZ Alkmaar to Win
AZ enters this match without two key midfielders, Clasie and Mijnans. However, even without these influential players, we expect the in-form team to breach a defense that has conceded 15 goals in its last five matches.
Given their superior performances, favorable head-to-head record, and pressing need for points, the home side is well-positioned to cruise past their opponent.
Home team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Owusu-Oduro | GK |
| Kasius | RB |
| Goes | CB |
| Penetra | CB |
| Wolfe | LB |
| Buurmeester | CM |
| Koopmeiners | RCM |
| Belic | LCM |
| Sadiq | RW |
| Lahdo | LW |
| Parrott | CF |
Away team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Koopmans | GK |
| Mitrovic | RB |
| Adewoye | CB |
| van Ottele | CB |
| Dijks | LB |
| Rosier | DM |
| Fosso | DM |
| Michut | RM |
| Halilovic | AM |
| Peterson | LM |
| Radulovic | CF |
Head to head
| 02, 2025 | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard | 1 - 0 |
| 10, 2024 | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 1 - 0 |
| 02, 2024 | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 1 - 2 |
| 10, 2023 | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard | 4 - 0 |