As the Netherlands Eredivisie heats up, the next big clash between AZ Alkmaar and Fortuna Sittard on 22.08.2026 is expected to be a spectacle. AZ Alkmaar, with a slight edge, is gearing up for a tough challenge. Dive into our extensive pre-match analysis, where you’ll find detailed player profiles, team form, and tactical breakdowns. Before you decide to wager, read our prediction to understand the dynamics of this match better.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6/1 | 6 |
| 2 | Groningen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6/2 | 6 |
| 3 | GO Ahead Eagles | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6/3 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5/3 | 4 |
| 5 | Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar
Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard | 04.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 21.12.2025 | 4-3 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard | 23.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 06.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 17.02.2024 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard | 01.10.2023 | 4-0 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 16.04.2023 | 0-3 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard | 22.01.2023 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | AZ Alkmaar | 16.01.2022 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard | 02.12.2021 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | Cambuur | 15.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | PSV Eindhoven | Fortuna Sittard | 08.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fortuna Sittard | Apoel Nicosia | 31.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Metz | Fortuna Sittard | 25.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Olympiakos Piraeus | Fortuna Sittard | 17.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fortuna Sittard | Genk | 11.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fortuna Sittard | K. Lierse S.K. | 03.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eredivisie | Utrecht | Fortuna Sittard | 17.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | PEC Zwolle | 10.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | Feyenoord | 03.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Utrecht | AZ Alkmaar | 15.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | ADO Den Haag | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Olympiakos Piraeus | 25.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Genk | 22.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Zulte Waregem | AZ Alkmaar | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Anderlecht | 15.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Almere City FC | 11.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Gent | 04.07.2026 | 3-3 |
| Super Cup | PSV Eindhoven | AZ Alkmaar | 02.08.2026 | 0-4 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | NAC Breda | 17.05.2026 | 3-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Fortuna Sittard VS AZ Alkmaar
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar
There's a top-of-the-table clash coming in the Eredivisie, and it might just be the most telling game of this young season. Fortuna Sittard vs AZ Alkmaar. Two wins from two. Six points already on the board for AZ. Four for Fortuna. This one matters.
Let's start with the obvious. AZ arrive as heavy favourites, priced at just 1.56. That reflects their dominance so far. They hammered PSV 4-0 in the Super Cup before the season even started, then beat ADO Den Haag 2-0 and dismantled Utrecht 4-1 on the road in their opening Eredivisie fixtures. Six goals scored. Only one conceded. That's a machine running smoothly.
Fortuna, to their credit, have been no pushovers. A 2-2 draw at PSV followed by a 3-1 win over Cambuur at home shows genuine quality. Five goals in two games tells you this team can attack. But three conceded already hints at defensive fragility that AZ will absolutely target.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a brutal story. AZ have won seven of the last ten meetings between these sides. When they play at Fortuna's ground, though, things get spicy. Fortuna won 1-0 here back in October 2024, and that famous 4-3 thriller in December 2025 showed they can hurt AZ when the crowd is behind them. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a walkover.
Here's a surprising insight casual fans might miss. Four of the last five meetings have seen both teams score. That's a compelling angle for the Both Teams to Score market, which is well worth your attention today at likely generous odds given AZ's short price to win.
Tactically, watch how AZ use Smit in midfield to feed Stengs, who opened his scoring account this season already. If Fortuna's Zeefuik — already booked once — gets dragged into rash challenges, that midfield battle could swing decisively toward the visitors.
I'm predicting AZ win this 2-1. Fortuna will score, because they always seem to against AZ at home. But the visitors have too much quality right now. Back AZ to win and both teams to score. That's where the value lives today.
Kick-off is almost here. Fortuna's fans will be loud, the stakes are real, and AZ are on a mission. This one won't disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ihattaren | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| Ivo Pinto | Portugal | 36 | Defender | 182 | 75 |
| M. Branderhorst | Netherlands | 32 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 88 |
| O. Romeny | Netherlands | 26 | Attacker | 189 | 81 |
| L. Koopmans | Netherlands | 32 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 84 |
| A. Descotte | Belgium | 23 | Attacker | 179 | 73 |
| Y. Oukili | Morocco | 25 | Midfielder | 195 | 88 |
| J. Dahlhaus | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 176 | 73 |
| É. Michut | France | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 73 |
| S. van Ottele | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| Justin Quincy Hubner | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 187 | 72 |
| K. Reitmaier | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | 197 cm | n/a |
| L. Zeefuik | Netherlands | 21 | Attacker | 197 | 80 |
| N. de Groot | Netherlands | 25 | Defender | 187 cm | 75 kg |
| P. Brittijn | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| S. Wylin | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 180 | 63 |
| Shiloh Kiesar ’t Zand | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | |
| Moussa Gbemou | Belgium | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ganni Buyukhan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| K. van Burgsteden | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. De Busser | Belgium | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| C. Stengs | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| P. Koopmeiners | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 79 |
| M. de Wit | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 181 | 80 |
| T. Parrott | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| S. Maikuma | Japan | 28 | Defender | 179 | 69 |
| Weslley Patati | Brazil | 22 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| W. Goes | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 187 | 75 |
| R. Daal | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 173 | 74 |
| L. Schouten | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 191 cm | 80 kg |
| D. Kwakman | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 79 |
| R. Owusu-Oduro | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 82 |
| M. Meerdink | Netherlands | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| B. van Duijl | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 190 | 72 |
| E. Dijkstra | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 172 | n/a |
| K. Smit | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 66 |
| M. Chávez | Mexico | 22 | Defender | 177 | n/a |
| R. Ichihara | Japan | 21 | Defender | 185 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Oufkir | Netherlands | 20 | Attacker | 170 | 57 |
| H. de Wit | Netherlands | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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