AZ Aims to Avenge Wild Loss Against Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie Clash

ALKMAAR, Netherlands (Interstat) — AZ will seek to rectify a stunning prior defeat when it hosts Fortuna Sittard in an Eredivisie match on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the AFAS Stadion.

The fixture is a direct rematch of a seven-goal thriller from December, where Fortuna Sittard emerged with a dramatic 4-3 home victory. That result snapped a historical trend of AZ dominance in the head-to-head series and will undoubtedly fuel the home side’s motivation.

AZ enters the contest in strong form, coming off a commanding 4-0 road victory over Heracles on March 15. That performance showcased their attacking potency, a welcome rebound after a surprise 2-0 loss to Utrecht in their preceding league match. The Alkmaar side has been inconsistent at times this season, with notable results including a draw with Ajax and two draws against English side West Ham United in a European tie, but also a disappointing loss to PEC Zwolle.

Fortuna Sittard, meanwhile, brings momentum from a gritty 2-1 away win at Volendam on March 14. Their recent form has been marked by resilience, securing narrow victories over NEC (3-2) and Excelsior (2-1) in February. However, they have also shown vulnerability in heavy defeats, such as a 4-1 loss to Ajax. Their season has been a campaign of extremes, highlighted by the earlier shootout win over AZ.

The statistical projection service Interstat simulates a 2-1 victory for AZ in the upcoming match.

The game holds significant importance for both clubs as the Eredivisie season enters its final months. For AZ, the match is a critical domestic focus before a quick turnaround to face Shakhtar Donetsk in a European contest on April 9. Fortuna Sittard will look to build momentum ahead of a key relegation-battle fixture against NAC Breda on April 12.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT).