AZ Alkmaar and Fortuna Sittard prepare to go head-to-head in a tantalizing Eredivisie matchup at the AFAS Stadion this Sunday at 3.45pm UK time. While AZ Alkmaar seeks to strengthen their formidable start to the season, Fortuna Sittard will be aiming to bounce back after their first defeat of the campaign.
Analysis:
AZ Alkmaar, under the guidance of Pascal Jansen, have made an emphatic statement early this season, accumulating 16 points from just six league matches, which places them at the upper echelons of the Eredivisie table. Their immaculate start included resounding victories over teams like Go Ahead Eagles, RKC Waalwijk, and Vitesse. This streak highlights the team’s attacking prowess, especially with players like Vangelis Pavlidis who has already found the back of the net eight times this season.
However, their recent draw against Heracles suggests a vulnerability that teams can exploit. Yet, their overall performance signifies a determination to keep up with the leaders, PSV Eindhoven, who currently boasts a perfect record.
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On the other side, Fortuna Sittard started this season on an encouraging note, with an impressive unbeaten run. Their early momentum included an impressive draw with Dutch giants, Ajax, and a comeback victory against Volendam. However, the 3-0 defeat against Go Ahead Eagles could be a cause for concern for Danny Buijs. With key players like Oguzhan Ozyakup and Alen Halilovic in good form, Sittard will aim to challenge AZ Alkmaar’s defensive line.
In terms of team news, AZ Alkmaar’s lineup is expected to remain largely unchanged, but they will miss the services of Riechedly Bazoer due to injury, paving the way for Bruno Martins Indi. Fortuna Sittard, on the other hand, will likely persist with the XI that has served them well so far, with potential changes in the midfield area.
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Prediction:
Goal.mu predicts: AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Fortuna Sittard. While AZ Alkmaar’s offense, led by the in-form Pavlidis, looks hard to contain, Fortuna Sittard’s resilience can’t be overlooked. However, given Alkmaar’s home advantage and their recent track record, they are likely to edge this one out, but expect Sittard to put up a tough fight.
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