Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard prediction and betting tips on September 18, 2024
Game Prediction
On September 18, 2024, in the third round of the Dutch Eredivisie, Ajax will host Fortuna Sittard. The visitors have had a decent start to the season and will aim to challenge for points in Amsterdam.
Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ajax has lost twice in their last four matches.
- Fortuna Sittard has won two of their first three matches.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is a 5-0 win for Ajax (5 times).
- Ajax wins the first half in 48% of matches, while Fortuna Sittard wins it in 21%.
Our prediction for Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard
"De Godenzonen" went through a turbulent time last season but managed to stabilize somewhat, finishing in fifth place in the final standings. Meanwhile, the "Green-Yellows" were a mid-table team, ending in 10th place—just below the European competition zone.
This summer, Francesco Farioli, a young coach, became the first Italian to manage the Amsterdam giants. Several players left Ajax, including Conceição, Rulli, Mishehuai, Sosa, Ünüvar, Medich, Carlos Borges, Vos, and, in September, Bergwijn. They aimed to replace them by bringing in Rasmussen, Bertrand Traoré, Rugani, and Weghorst, relying on these more experienced players to bolster their traditionally young squad. Fortuna also saw a number of changes, with notable departures like Duarte to Ludogorets and the signing of Bastien, along with the loan of Bullaude from Boca Juniors. However, their primary source of new players came through free transfers.
Fortuna made a strong start to the season, winning two clean-sheet victories over Go Ahead Eagles (2-0 away) and Almere (3-0 at home). However, they were then thrashed 0-3 by NEC. Ajax, on the other hand, had a much busier schedule. They narrowly advanced in the qualifiers, overcoming Vojvodina, Panathinaikos (only on penalties), and twice crushing Jagiellonia in the final round (4-1 and 3-0). But in the Eredivisie, after beating Heerenveen, they suffered a 1-2 defeat to NAC.
Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard: Possible Lineups
Ajax (predicted lineup): Pasveer – Hato, Jans, Šutalo, Gooij – van den Boomen, Mannsverk, Hlynsson – Traoré, Godts, Brobbey
Fortuna Sittard (predicted lineup): Branderhorst – Dijks, Guth, Adewoye, Pinto – Fosu, Rozier, Halilović, Peterson, Mitrović – Aykroyd
Head to Head matches: Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard
Ajax has won nine consecutive games against Fortuna. However, last season, both encounters ended in draws.
Free prediction today for the match: Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard
Against such an opponent, Ajax should have no trouble, especially at home. They are expected to win with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.64).