Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Eredivisie, February 9, 2025

Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax Preview

• Competition: Ededivisie
• Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
• Time: 01:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Offermans Joosten Stadion

Fortuna Sittard vs Ajajx will take place at Offermans Joosten Stadion in the Eredivisie on February 9. The eighth-placed team will host the second-placed team on Sunday afternoon.

The Sons of Gods are aiming to grab the first place in the points table as they travel to face Fortuna Sittard. The home are in poor form and are not able to get good results and pressure is mounting on the coaching staff. They did start the season very well but are now not able to maintain their consistency. They did come back from two goals down against Heerenveen and ended the game in a 2-2 scoreline. They don’t have a good record against the Dutch giants and they will have to be at their best to get a decent result.

In the last five Eredivisie fixtures, they have drawn once, lost three and won only one game. In 21 games, they have won seven, drawn five and lost nine games and have 26 points on the board. Currently, they have a -9 goal difference and surely against Ajax, they will have to change their playing style a bit to get a decent result at home.

On the other hand, as compared to last season Ajajx are having a good season under Farioli but still some part of the fans and management are demanding more from them. They are in the title race and are also performing well in the UEFA Europa League. There have been some ups and downs for them but still, they are playing good football and can stay in the title race. In their last fixture, they defeated Feyenoord by 2-1 which will surely give them a huge confidence boost.

In 20 games, they have won 15, drawn three and two games. Currently, they have 48 points on the board and will be looking to add three more when they take on Fortuna Tittard. In the last five Eredivisie games, they have won all and will look to win the upcoming fixtures as well. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

On that note, let’s take a look at Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax team news:

Fortuna Sittard Team News

The home side will not have the services of Mattijs Branderhorst, Samuel Bastien, Onur Demir and Kaj Sierhuis due to injuries. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Ajax Team News

Jorrel Hato will be suspended for the upcoming fixture. Owen Wijndal and Mika Godts are sidelined due to injuries. The rest of the squad is fit and will be available against Sittard.

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Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax Predicted Lineups

Fortuna Sittard Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Luuk Koopmans

Defenders: Ivo Pinto (C), Shawn Adewoye, Rodrigo Guth, Jasper Dahlhaus

Midfielders: Syb van Ottele, Ryan Fosso

Forwards: Edouard Michut, Ezequiel Bullaude, Kristoffer Peterson, Alessio da Cruz

Ajax Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Remko Pasveer

Defenders: Anton Gaaei, Daniele Rugani, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas

Midfielders: Davy Klaassen, Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor

Forwards: Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey, Steven Berghuis

Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced 12 times out of which Ajax has won 10 games and two ended in draws. In the last five games, Ajax won three games and two games ended in stalemate.

Key Players to Watch in Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax

Levi Smans (Fortuna Sittard)

He knows how to dictate tempo using his good vision, passing ability at all distances and natural technique to create dynamism in the team’s build-up process. He is very creative with his off-the-ball movements and likes to find the best space to receive the ball with good timings, linking up the team’s midfield and attack. His stamina, determination, agility and pace enable him to cover a lot of ground. He always has a good reaction to the loss of the ball with a good aggressive attitude and good recovery of his position.

Till now he has played six games in which he has scored one goal and played 201 minutes. Even though most of the times he has been used as a substitute he always gives his best on the pitch. In the last two games, he took three shots out of which only one was on target. He can create a lot of trouble for Ajax in the upcoming fixture.

Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

Boasting superlative physicality and lethal finishing in front of goal, Brian Brobbey has continued to exert dominance over Eredivisie defenders. The Dutchman is strong, quote pacy on the ball and possesses the ability to drive the ball forward quickly. Even though he did have to improve his defensive work a bit, overall he is a solid player who can deliver results for the team. Many top clubs have also tried to sign him in the past and surely he will be the biggest threat for the home team in the upcoming fixture.

In Eredivisie, in 18 games he scored two goals and provided two assists, in the UEFA Europa League he played seven games in which he scored one goal and provided three assists. In the last five games, he took five shots out of which only one was on target and made three crucial interceptions as well.

Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax Prediction

The Dutch side Ajax are clear favourites to win this fixture despite being the away side. Even though in the last few fixtures Fortuna Sittard did create some trouble for Ajax but quality-wise there is a big difference between the two teams. Most probably Ajax will win this fixture.

Predicted Score: Fortuna Sittard 1-3 Ajax

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