AZ Alkmaar vs. Fortuna Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

AZ Alkmaar vs. Fortuna (Eredivisie)

AZ Alkmaar will be seeking to maintain their strong position in the Eredivisie when they host Fortuna Sittard at AFAS Stadion on Sunday.

After an impressive start to the season, AZ Alkmaar encountered their first stumble with a 1-1 draw against Heracles on Thursday. Meanwhile, Fortuna Sittard, currently in eighth place, suffered their first defeat of the season last Friday.

AZ Alkmaar entered the 2023-24 Eredivisie season under the guidance of Pascal Jansen, aiming to build upon their fourth-place finish from the previous year. Their optimism has been well-founded, as they’ve had an impressive start, currently occupying the second spot with 16 points from just six league matches.

AZ Alkmaar vs. Fortuna

Their success can be attributed to a flawless record in their initial five Dutch top-flight games. Leading into the international break, they had accumulated nine points with commanding victories of 5-1, 3-1, and 2-0 over Go Ahead Eagles, RKC Waalwijk, and Vitesse.

What to remember – AZ Alkmaar vs. Fortuna

AZ Alkmaar, eager to rebound from their first setback of the season, is expected to be a formidable force against their Sunday opponents. It’s highly likely that they will return to winning ways in impressive fashion on their home turf.

Betting tip for AZ Alkmaar vs. Fortuna

Our expert tipster partners are forecasting a victory for the home team in this game.