Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Dutch Giants Won't Be Too Demanding For A Commanding Win!

Fortuna Sittard will seek to extend their unbeaten run in the league to four matches as they play host to Ajax Amsterdam at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion in the fourth round of the Eredivisie.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard got off to a positive note in their first competitive match of the season as they managed to hold defending champions Feyenoord to a goalless draw, a result considered a great achievement for a side whose fate was a convincing defeat.

They then went on to neutralize the threat of newly promoted side Almere City to secure their first home victory, winning 2-1. Their most recent match against Excelsior saw them salvage a point in a nail-biting 2-2 draw on the road.

Having scratched off one Eredivisie giant from their checklist, Feyenoord, whom they managed to hold to a draw, they will be hopeful of causing another upset against the league's formidable side, though it won't be an easy feat as they take on a side that has gifted them nine straight defeats on the bounce. However, they too have something to boast about, which could fuel them to a shock victory or outcome as they have yet to lose their opening three matches.

They currently occupy 8th place in the standings with 5 points and are three points behind first place, which is currently occupied by Sparta Rotterdam.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Pandur; Pinto, Guth, Slovas, Vita; Rosier, Duarte; Cordoba, Halilovic, Ozyakup; Noslin

Ajax Amsterdam

Having failed to qualify for the Champions League due to their worst league finish from the previous season—third place, The Dutch giants have found solace in the Europa League, where they have booked themselves a spot in the group stages after a 4-2 aggregate success over Bulgarian giants Ludogorets. In the first leg of the play-offs, they won 4-1 on the road, but lost 1-0 at home in the second leg, though it didn't affect them dearly.

In the league, they couldn't follow up on their season opener success, which saw them clinch a commanding 4-1 triumph at home against newly promoted Heracles Almelo, as they went on to play out a nail-biting 2-2 draw against underdogs Excelsior on the road.

However, that shouldn't dampen their spirits, as they are unbeaten in two matches, while their performance in their four competitive matches has been laudable, with two wins, a draw, and a loss. And they could as well find themselves extending their unbeaten run to three matches against a side they have maintained overt superiority over in past meetings.

They currently occupy 9th place in the standings with 4 points to their name level, 10th-placed NEC Nijmegen, and four points behind first place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Gorter; Rensch, Sutalo, Hato, Salah-Eddine; Taylor, Tahirovic, Boomen; Forbs, Brobbey, Bergwijn

Match Facts

• Fortuna Sittard have failed to win any of their last six home matches against Ajax Amsterdam.
• Ajax Amsterdam is currently on a four-match winning streak when playing away against Fortuna Sittard.
• Fortuna Sittard averages 0.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 1.9 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 23 meetings, Fortuna Sittard have won 4 times, Ajax Amsterdam have won 17 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 69-18 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

Fortuna Sittard might feel confident in extending their unbeaten run in the league to three matches as they seek to capitalize on their opponents tired legs from their action in European football in midweek. However, the stats don't lie, as they suggest that they will be the ones on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome despite their advantage in this clash, as they have lost four consecutive home matches while going winless in six, with their last home win dating back to the 1999-00 season, winning 2-0.

Ajax Amsterdam, despite their loss to Ludogorets in the second leg at home, come into this match brimming with confidence and a surge of momentum. The Dutch giants have won nine consecutive home matches against their opponent in this impending clash while scoring three or more goals in seven of those wins, and to say they will be held at arm's length will be an understatement of their dominance in this fixture as such a convincing win is definitely in store.

• W2 & TU 4.5 for 2.03
• Total (Yellow Cards) - Under 3 for 1.72
• Corners - Under 11 for 1.83