Ajax Amsterdam vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction: The Amsterdammers Can Extend Their Winning Streak In The League To Two Matches

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome Fortuna Sittard to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 25th round of the Eredivisie.

The Amsterdammers have had an impressive performance in this fixture, as they currently boast an eight-match winning streak at home and will be eager to extend that winning run to nine matches.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. Fortuna Sittard, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WLDLD

In a rather uneventful match, Ajax Amsterdam found themselves settling for a goalless draw against Aston Villa at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the first leg of the Europa Conference League round of 16 on a Thursday night, setting the stage for an exciting return leg with everything to play for.

Prior to that, they eked out a comfortable 2-0 home victory against FC Utrecht to reignite their confidence, bouncing back from a four-match winless run in the league (L2 D2). The Amsterdammers enter this match riding on the back of a nine-match unbeaten run at home (W6 D3) and will be eager to extend that run to ten matches as they keep their eyes glued to a top-four spot.

With 39 points accumulated in 24 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam currently sits in fifth place in the Eredivisie standings and has maintained a two-point cushion over the sixth-placed Go Ahead Eagles. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Ramaj; Medic, Kaplan, Hato; Gooijer, Mannsverk, Henderson, Sosa; Hlynsson, Taylor; Brobbey

Fortuna Sittard

Form: WWLLD

Fortuna Sittard justified their role as favorites last time out against Excelsior as they recorded a decisive 5-2 victory at the Offermans Joosten Stadion courtesy of a Kaj Sierhuis hat-trick and individual goals from Justin Lonwijk and Rodrigo Guth.

Fortuna Sittard has responded brilliantly by achieving a two-match winning streak after enduring a three-match winless run in the league (L2 D1). However, despite that, there have been signs of inconsistency, with L4D2 winning just three of their last nine league matches. Going up against an Ajax Amsterdam side they have failed to defeat in their last fourteen matches could see their winning streak halted while thwarting their chances of climbing up the league standings. 

Having accumulated 30 points in 24 matches played, Fortuna Sittard occupy the 11th spot in the Eredivisie standings, two points ahead of 12th-placed Almere City and two points adrift of eighth-placed FC Utrecht. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Verrips; Pinto, Guth, Siovas, Dijks; Ozyakup, Duarte; Lonwijk, Oratmangoen, Cordoba; Sierhuis

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam have won two of their last eight matches across all competitions.
• Fortuna Sittard have scored in just five of their last twelve away matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 2.42 goals per game when playing at home, and Fortuna Sittard averages 0.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 24 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam have won 17 times, Fortuna Sittard have won 4 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 69-18 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

Although their performance against Aston Villa didn't inspire confidence, Ajax Amsterdam will be hoping that's water under the bridge as they seek to make it two wins in a row in the league after experiencing a decline in form that saw them go on a four-match winless run. The Amsterdammers lock horns with a side they've maintained a fourteen-match unbeaten run against, recording twelve wins and two draws, indicating they are in for a comfortable win in front of their fans.

However, there's no writing off of Fortuna Sittard, who showcased an impressive performance in their most recent match against Excelsior, scoring five goals. As such, we anticipate this to be a high-scoring affair where both sides will get on the scoreboard and supporting both teams to score - yes, combined with the total of over 2.5 goals should surface.

• Both Teams To Score + Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.05
• 2nd Half Goals - Over 1.5 for 1.77
• Handicap 1 (-1) for 1.64