One win across their previous five Eredivisie outings, including a current three-game winless streak, leaves AZ in 12th and seven points above the danger zone. Pascal Jansen's men recently saw a three-game winning streak at home come to an end against NEC, a game that saw Zakaria Aboukhlal equalise in the 90th minute. As for Fortuna Sittard they are second from bottom and will be looking to end a four-game losing streak when they visit Alkmaar on Thursday evening. During that stretch of games they've conceded an average of 3.75 goals per game. Fortuna's last Eredivisie away win came in April when they secured a 3-0 success at soon-to-be relegated ADO Den Haag. Their current eight-game winless runbegan at AZ. 2:0
Pascal Jansen, who has a full squad to select from, is expected to retain the side he fielded against NEC last time out. Fortuna Sittard will be without Lisandro Semedo this weekend. Bassala Sambou and Tijjani Noslin are battling to start in attack. Zian Flemming should keep his place up front for the home side.
AZ Alkmaar have won 8 of their last 9 matches against Fortuna Sittard in all competitions. Fortuna Sittard have conceded at least 3 goals in their last 4 matches (Eredivisie). Fortuna Sittard have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). Fortuna Sittard have lost their last 4 matches (Eredivisie). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Fortuna Sittard's last 4 games (Eredivisie). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in AZ Alkmaar's last 3 games (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home matches (Eredivisie).
One win across their previous five Eredivisie outings, including a current three-game winless streak, leaves AZ in 12th and seven points above the danger zone. Pascal Jansen's men recently saw a three-game winning streak at home come to an end against NEC, a game that saw Zakaria Aboukhlal equalise in the 90th minute. As for Fortuna Sittard they are second from bottom and will be looking to end a four-game losing streak when they visit Alkmaar on Thursday evening. During that stretch of games they've conceded an average of 3.75 goals per game. Fortuna's last Eredivisie away win came in April when they secured a 3-0 success at soon-to-be relegated ADO Den Haag. Their current eight-game winless runbegan at AZ. 2:0
Pascal Jansen, who has a full squad to select from, is expected to retain the side he fielded against NEC last time out. Fortuna Sittard will be without Lisandro Semedo this weekend. Bassala Sambou and Tijjani Noslin are battling to start in attack. Zian Flemming should keep his place up front for the home side.
AZ Alkmaar have won 8 of their last 9 matches against Fortuna Sittard in all competitions. Fortuna Sittard have conceded at least 3 goals in their last 4 matches (Eredivisie). Fortuna Sittard have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). Fortuna Sittard have lost their last 4 matches (Eredivisie). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Fortuna Sittard's last 4 games (Eredivisie). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in AZ Alkmaar's last 3 games (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home matches (Eredivisie).