Fortuna Sittard - AZ Alkmaar - 17 February 2024 Eredivisie - (1-2)

Alkmaar awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

Alen Halilovic of Sittard smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Dani De Wit is on target to give Alkmaar a 1-2 advantage. That's a fine assist from Lequincio Zeefuik.

Richard Martens signals a throw-in for Alkmaar, close to Sittard's area.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Richard Martens.

Richard Martens awards Sittard a goal kick.

Maarten Martens (Alkmaar) is making a fifth substitution, with Lequincio Zeefuik replacing Sven Mijnans.

Danny Buijs is making the team's fifth substitution at Fortuna Sittard Stadion with Oguzhan Ozyakup replacing Arianit Ferati.

The home team replace Inigo Cordoba with Ragnar Oratmangoen.

Kristoffer Peterson is replacing Kaj Sierhuis for the home team.

Sittard awarded a free kick in their own half.

Richard Martens signals a free kick to Sittard in their own half.

Free kick for Alkmaar in their own half.

In Sittard-Geleen a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Throw-in for Alkmaar close to the penalty box.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Sittard have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Alkmaar at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Corner awarded to Sittard.

The home team replace Justin Lonwijk with Jayden Braaf.

Ball goes out of play for a Sittard goal kick.

Jordy Clasie for Alkmaar gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Richard Martens.

Justin Lonwijk for Sittard drives towards goal at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Kaj Sierhuis (Sittard) gets in a shot – but hits the bar! Ohhhh so close.

Justin Lonwijk (Sittard) strikes – and hits the bar! Ohhhh so close!

Riechedly Bazoer (Alkmaar) has received a yellow card from Richard Martens.

Free kick for Sittard in the half of Alkmaar.

Free kick for Alkmaar in their own half.

Throw-in for Alkmaar in the half of Sittard.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Sittard-Geleen.

Alkmaar's Sven Mijnans gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Alkmaar apply pressure and a brilliant scoring opportunity is created for Myron Van Brederode. But the ball crashes against the crossbar!

Goal kick for Sittard at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

In Sittard-Geleen Alkmaar attack through Vangelis Pavlidis. The finish is off target, however.

Alkmaar to take a throw-in in Sittard territory.

Sven Mijnans for Alkmaar drives towards goal at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Richard Martens signals a Alkmaar throw-in in Sittard's half.

Bruno Martins Indi is replacing Wouter Goes for Alkmaar at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Mayckel Lahdo is on a sub for David Moller Wolfe for Alkmaar.

Vangelis Pavlidis is on target to level the scores at 1-1.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Richard Martens.

In Sittard-Geleen Sittard drive forward through Alen Halilovic. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Sittard have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Sittard capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Alkmaar's half?

Sittard have a goal kick.

Alkmaar attack but Dani De Wit's header doesn't find the target.

Throw-in for Sittard in their own half.

Can Alkmaar get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sittard's half?

Richard Martens awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Sittard in the half of Alkmaar.

Maarten Martens (Alkmaar) is making a second substitution, with Tiago Dantas replacing Kristijan Belic.

Alkmaar make their first substitution with Myron Van Brederode replacing Ruben van Bommel.

Ball safe as Alkmaar is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Richard Martens signals a free kick to Sittard.

Ball goes out of play for a Sittard goal kick.

Alkmaar's Ruben van Bommel misses with an attempt on goal.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Richard Martens signals a free kick to Alkmaar in their own half.

The home team have replaced Alessio Da Cruz with Alen Halilovic. This is the first substitution made today by Danny Buijs.

Alkmaar have a dangerous throw-in.

Corner awarded to Sittard.

Sittard drives forward and Deroy Duarte gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Richard Martens awards Sittard a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Throw-in Sittard.

The first-half has come to a close in Sittard-Geleen.

Inigo Cordoba is back on his feet again.

Inigo Cordoba is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Richard Martens.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Richard Martens.

Throw-in Alkmaar.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Sittard-Geleen.

Yukinari Sugawara for Alkmaar is back on the field again.

Yukinari Sugawara is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Sittard's Justin Lonwijk has been booked in Sittard-Geleen.

Free kick Alkmaar.

Ball safe as Alkmaar is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Richard Martens signals a throw-in for Sittard, close to Alkmaar's area.

Free kick for Sittard in their own half.

Throw-in for Sittard at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Throw-in for Sittard in their own half.

Alkmaar's Vangelis Pavlidis is whistled for offside at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Throw-in for Alkmaar close to the penalty box.

Richard Martens signals a Alkmaar throw-in in Sittard's half.

Goal kick for Sittard at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

David Moller Wolfe of Alkmaar gets in a strike, but is off target.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Ball goes out of play for a Sittard goal kick.

Alkmaar are pushing forward but Sven Mijnans's finish is wide of the goal.

Richard Martens awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in high up the field for Alkmaar in Sittard-Geleen.

Can Alkmaar capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sittard's half?

Sittard's Alessio Da Cruz is back in action after a slight knock.

Sittard awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Alessio Da Cruz for Sittard who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Richard Martens signals a free kick to Sittard in their own half.

Throw-in for Sittard in their own half.

Ball safe as Sittard is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Richard Martens awards Alkmaar a goal kick.

Alkmaar awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Alkmaar have a goal kick.

Sittard surge into the attack at Fortuna Sittard Stadion but Kaj Sierhuis’s header is off-target.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

Can Sittard capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Sittard have been awarded a corner by Richard Martens.

Goal! Inigo Cordoba gives Sittard a 1-0 lead.

Richard Martens signals a free kick to Sittard in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Sittard-Geleen.

Goal kick for Sittard at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Sittard have a goal kick.

Dani De Wit (Alkmaar) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

In Sittard-Geleen a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in Sittard.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Richard Martens.

Goal kick for Alkmaar at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Alkmaar needs to be cautious. Sittard have an attacking throw-in.

Yukinari Sugawara gets his shot on target but fails to score for Alkmaar.

Free kick for Sittard in their own half.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Sittard-Geleen.

In Sittard-Geleen, Alkmaar push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Alkmaar's Vangelis Pavlidis gets in a shot on goal at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Richard Martens awards Alkmaar a goal kick.

Sittard's Inigo Cordoba breaks free at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Sittard to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory.

Richard Martens awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Alkmaar at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Ball goes out of play for a Sittard goal kick.

Alkmaar are coming forward and Sven Mijnans gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Can Alkmaar get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sittard's half?

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

AZ Alkmaar have not managed to score in their last 3 matches.

AZ Alkmaar haven't won any of their last 5 away matches.

Fortuna Sittard scores 1.47 goals when playing at home and AZ Alkmaar scores 1.48 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Eredivisie.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Fortuna Sittard and AZ Alkmaar is 1.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Fortuna Sittard and AZ Alkmaar is 3.4.

Fortuna Sittard scores 0.6 goals in a match against AZ Alkmaar and AZ Alkmaar scores 2.8 goals against Fortuna Sittard (on average).

Fortuna Sittard have won just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar have lost just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Fortuna Sittard.

In the last 5 meetings Fortuna Sittard won 0, AZ Alkmaar won 5, 0 draws.

AZ Alkmaar have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Fortuna Sittard (in all competitions).

AZ Alkmaar has streak of 3 matches with 0 scored goals.

Fortuna Sittard's performance of the last 5 matches is better than AZ Alkmaar's.

In Eredivisie, Fortuna Sittard has better performance than AZ Alkmaar.

When AZ Alkmaar is down 1-0 away, they win 37% of their matches.

When Fortuna Sittard is down 0-1 home, they win 11% of their matches.

When AZ Alkmaar leads 0-1 away, they win in 52% of their matches.

When Fortuna Sittard leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

On their last meeting AZ Alkmaar won by 4 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was AZ Alkmaar.

Fortuna Sittard wins 13% of halftimes, AZ Alkmaar wins 40%.

Fortuna Sittard wins 1st half in 13% of their matches, AZ Alkmaar in 40% of their matches.

AZ Alkmaar have conceded a goal in each of their last 12 matches.

Rodrigo Guth has more yellow cards (6) than any other player at Fortuna Sittard. Dani De Wit has collected 5 for AZ Alkmaar.

Ivo Pinto has assisted the most goals for Fortuna Sittard with 4. Yukinari Sugawara is AZ Alkmaar's biggest assister (4).

Kaj Sierhuis is Fortuna Sittard's top scorer with 5 goals. Vangelis Pavlidis has scored 20 times for AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar haven't scored in 2 of their 10 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

Fortuna Sittard haven't scored in 4 of their 10 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

Fortuna Sittard haven't won any of their last 6 games against AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar haven't won in their last 5 games.

Did you know that AZ Alkmaar scores 30% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Fortuna Sittard scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Last season AZ Alkmaar won both games against Fortuna Sittard (3-1 at home and 3-0 away).

Fortuna Sittard's last home win against AZ Alkmaar was in 1997.

During the last 22 meetings, Fortuna Sittard have won 4 times, there have been 3 draws while AZ Alkmaar have won 15 times. The goal difference is 49-21 in favour of AZ Alkmaar.

During the last 11 meetings with Fortuna Sittard playing at home, Fortuna Sittard have won 1 times, there have been 3 draws while AZ Alkmaar have won 7 times. The goal difference is 26-11 in favour of AZ Alkmaar.