AZ vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
AFAS Stadion Sat, 4 Apr - 5:00 PM
Eredivisie
AZ AZ
2 Winner 0
Fortuna Sittard FOR
Full Time Sat, 4 Apr 5:00 PM
Round 29 Regular Season
Sven Mijnans - 15'
Mexx Meerdink - 11'
Goal
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CONTEXT

The match has officially finished, with AZ securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard. All the scoring occurred in the first half, as AZ entered the halftime break with a 2-0 advantage and maintained that lead until the final whistle. This outcome completely aligned with pre-match market expectations, which clearly identified AZ as the stronger team. Betting markets assigned the home side a dominant 73.7% probability of winning, leaving just a 16.9% chance for a draw and a minimal 9.4% likelihood for an away upset. By taking the win, a significant deviation level of 26.3% was recorded in favor of AZ. On the pitch, AZ controlled the overall tempo, holding 55% possession compared to Fortuna Sittard's 45%. Because expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for this fixture, it cannot be determined if the final score was consistent with the underlying shot quality. However, the overall efficiency shift was entirely in line with baseline expectations for the matchup. Finally, it was a disciplined contest from start to finish, with no red cards issued to alter the dynamics of the game.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: AZ showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

R. Martens

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. van Zuilen

1st Assistant

J. Waleveld

2nd Assistant

R. Sturm

4th Official

AZ L. Echteld
L. Echteld
VS
Fortuna Sittard D. Buijs
D. Buijs
1.43
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Groningen Rank: 64 L
Heracles Almelo Rank: 58 W
PSV Rank: 86 L
FC Utrecht Rank: 72 L
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 67 W
Excelsior Rank: 58 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Twente Rank: 74 L
FC Volendam Rank: 60 W
Telstar Rank: 62 L
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 75 W
Excelsior Rank: 58 W
Ajax Rank: 75 L
11
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
11 - 1 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home AZ
73.73%
Draw
16.87%
Away Fortuna Sittard
9.4%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.46
61.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
Power Score
74.46
61.73
League Position
6
11
Global Rank
115
412

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
AZ — Opponent-weighted form score
Fortuna Sittard — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) AZ Fortuna Sittard

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

AZ

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Fortuna Sittard

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fortuna Sittard
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.09
22.78
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.78
31.09
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
AZ +0.87 Efficiency Index
vs
Fortuna Sittard -0.87 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fortuna Sittard
Created Set-piece attacking threat
AZ Fortuna Sittard
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
AZ Fortuna Sittard
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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AZ
vs
Fortuna Sittard
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
AZ Fortuna Sittard
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
AZ 0.36
Fortuna Sittard 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
AZ Fortuna Sittard
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
AZ 0.00
Fortuna Sittard 0.05
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 14 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AZ AZ Home
14 matches
Fortuna Sittard FOR Away
Match Record
11
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
11
Goals
35
Goals Scored
14
14
Goals Conceded
35
+21
Goal Difference
-21

Data last updated: 2026-04-05T00:06:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
J. Zoet
Netherlands
41 J. Zoet
W. Goes
Netherlands
3 W. Goes
A. Penetra Correia
Portugal
5 A. Penetra Correia
B. van Duijl
Netherlands
23 B. van Duijl
D. Kasius
Substitution
Netherlands
30 D. Kasius
S. Mijnans
Netherlands
10 S. Mijnans
K. Smit
Netherlands
26 K. Smit
E. Dijkstra
Substitution
Netherlands
22 E. Dijkstra
W. Pinto Batista
Substitution
Brazil
7 W. Pinto Batista
M. Meerdink
Substitution
Netherlands
35 M. Meerdink
I. Jensen
Substitution
Denmark
17 I. Jensen
Pitch
L. Koopmans
Netherlands
1 L. Koopmans
J. Dahlhaus
Netherlands
8 J. Dahlhaus
S. Adewoye
Belgium
4 S. Adewoye
I. Márquez Álvarez
Substitution
Spain
44 I. Márquez Álvarez
N. Kasanwirjo
Netherlands
21 N. Kasanwirjo
Y. Oukili
Morocco
5 Y. Oukili
P. Brittijn
Substitution
Netherlands
23 P. Brittijn
K. Sierhuis
Substitution
Netherlands
9 K. Sierhuis
L. Duijvestijn
Substitution
Netherlands
70 L. Duijvestijn
D. Limnios
Substitution
Greece
18 D. Limnios
P. Gladon
Netherlands
19 P. Gladon

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 04, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 29 · Regular Season
Stadium :
AFAS Stadion
Capacity :
19500
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Richard Martens
Joost van Zuilen
Joey Waleveld
Rick Sturm

Statistics

Possession
AZ
55%
FOR
45%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 1
10 Shots 5
42 Dangerous attacks 25
55 Possession 45
10 Corners 6
14 Free kicks 11
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

12 Successful Headers 18
15 Throwins 29
7 Successful Dribbles 1
41 Successful Dribbles Percentage 14
17 Dribble Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 6
75 Ball Safe 64
5 Goal Attempts 3
2 Assists 0
5 Goal Kicks 6

Attacking

106 Attacks 111
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

83 Successful Passes Percentage 71
10 Key Passes 7
55 Long Passes 60
452 Passes 372
376 Successful Passes 265
51 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42
28 Successful Long Passes 25

Defensive

4 Saves 4
11 Interceptions 8
14 Tackles 14
47 Duels Won 45

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 19
4 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

3 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Richard Martens

Starting XI ▼

41
Jeroen Zoet
Jeroen Zoet Goalkeeper
3
Wouter Goes
Wouter Goes Defender
5
Alexandre Penetra
Alexandre Penetra Defender
23
Billy van Duijl
Billy van Duijl Defender
10
Sven Mijnans
Sven Mijnans Midfielder
22
Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra Midfielder
34
Mees de Wit
Mees de Wit
Defender77'
26
Kees Smit
Kees Smit Midfielder
30
Denso Kasius
Denso Kasius Midfielder
2
Seiya Maikuma
Seiya Maikuma
Defender84'
7
Weslley Patati
Weslley Patati Attacker
8
Jordy Clasie
Jordy Clasie
Midfielder72'
17
Isak Jensen
Isak Jensen Attacker
24
Ayoub Oufkir
Ayoub Oufkir
Attacker77'
35
Mexx Meerdink
Mexx Meerdink Attacker
9
Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott
Attacker71'
Referee : Richard Martens

Starting XI ▼

1
Luuk Koopmans
Luuk Koopmans Goalkeeper
4
Shawn Adewoye
Shawn Adewoye Defender
8
Jasper Dahlhaus
Jasper Dahlhaus Defender
21
Neraysho Kasanwirjo
Neraysho Kasanwirjo Defender
44
Iván Márquez
Iván Márquez Defender
6
Syb van Ottele
Syb van Ottele
Defender46'
5
Yassin Oukili
Yassin Oukili Midfielder
9
Kaj Sierhuis
Kaj Sierhuis Midfielder
7
Kristoffer Peterson
Kristoffer Peterson
Attacker46'
18
Dimitrios Limnios
Dimitrios Limnios Midfielder
77
Luka Tunjic
Luka Tunjic
Midfielder75'
23
Philip Brittijn
Philip Brittijn Midfielder
45
Owen Johnson
Owen Johnson
Attacker84'
70
Lance Duijvestijn
Lance Duijvestijn Midfielder
22
Samuel Bastien
Samuel Bastien
Midfielder77'
19
Paul Gladon
Paul Gladon Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Seiya Maikuma → Denso Kasius
10th Substitution
84'
84'
Event
Owen Johnson → Philip Brittijn
9th Substitution
Event
Ayoub Oufkir → Isak Jensen
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Mees de Wit → Elijah Dijkstra
8th Substitution
77'
77'
Event
Samuel Bastien → Lance Duijvestijn
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Luka Tunjic → Dimitrios Limnios
5th Substitution
Event
Jordy Clasie → Weslley Patati
4th Substitution
72'
Event
Troy Parrott → Mexx Meerdink
3rd Substitution
71'
69'
Event
Lance Duijvestijn
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
65'
Event
Lance Duijvestijn
Goal disallowed
54'
Event
Yassin Oukili
Persistent fouling / 2nd Yellowcard
46'
Event
Kristoffer Peterson → Kaj Sierhuis
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Syb van Ottele → Iván Márquez
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Iván Márquez
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Sven Mijnans
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
15'
Event
Mexx Meerdink
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
11'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Syb van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
Billy van Duijl of AZ won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Paul Gladon of Fortuna Sittard.
90
Update Update
That's all. The game finished with AZ winning 2-0 against Fortuna Sittard.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with AZ winning 2-0 against Fortuna Sittard.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with AZ leading Fortuna Sittard 2-0.
90
Update Update
Troy Parrott of AZ won a free kick in defense.
88
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
88
Update Update
Shawn Adewoye from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
88
Attempt Attempt
Wouter Goes from AZ has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked.
87
Update Update
Foul committed by Kristoffer Peterson of Fortuna Sittard.
87
Update Update
Seiya Maikuma of AZ won a free kick in an attacking position.
85
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Luuk Koopmans concedes.
85
Corner Corner
Sven Mijnans from AZ attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Luuk Koopmans from Fortuna Sittard saves it in the right corner. The assist comes from Seiya Maikuma, who provided a header.
84
Update Update
Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick on the left wing.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Owen Johnson replaces Philip Brittijn.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Seiya Maikuma replaces Denso Kasius.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ayoub Oufkir replaces Isak Jensen.
77
Corner Corner
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Billy van Duijl concedes.
77
Corner Corner
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Alexandre Penetra concedes.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mees de Wit comes on for Elijah Dijkstra.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Luka Tunjic replaces Dimitrios Limnios.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Samuel Bastien replaces Lance Duijvestijn.
74
Update Update
Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box but sending it high.
74
Update Update
Paul Gladon of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in an attacking position.
73
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Luuk Koopmans concedes.
73
Corner Corner
Jordy Clasie from AZ misses a chance as his right-footed shot from outside the box goes over the goal after a corner.
72
Corner Corner
Sven Mijnans from AZ makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but Luuk Koopmans from Fortuna Sittard saves it in the right corner.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Troy Parrott replaces Mexx Meerdink.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Jordy Clasie replaces Weslley Patati.
70
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Elijah Dijkstra from AZ.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lance Duijvestijn of Fortuna Sittard receives a yellow card for a foul.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Lance Duijvestijn of Fortuna Sittard.
69
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra of AZ won a free kick in defense.
67
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ committed a foul.
67
Update Update
Denso Kasius of AZ commits a foul.
67
Update Update
Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
67
Update Update
Shawn Adewoye of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
65
Update Update
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains AZ 2, Fortuna Sittard 0.
62
Update Update
Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard earned a free kick on the right wing.
62
Update Update
Goal overturned by VAR: Lance Duijvestijn scores for Fortuna Sittard, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
62
Update Update
VAR decision confirms no goal after the match remains 2-0 in favor of AZ against Fortuna Sittard.
62
Corner Corner
Philip Brittijn of Fortuna Sittard attempts an attack, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but Jeroen Zoet of AZ makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Dimitrios Limnios, who delivered a cross.
61
Corner Corner
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Jeroen Zoet concedes.
60
Update Update
Offside called against AZ. Mexx Meerdink is offside.
58
Attempt Attempt
Isak Jensen's shot from the center of the box is blocked. Sven Mijnans provided the assist with a cross.
58
Update Update
Offside called against AZ. Sven Mijnans is in an offside position.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after a concession by Kristoffer Peterson.
57
Attempt Attempt
Denso Kasius from AZ has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked. The assist was provided by Kees Smit.
56
Attempt Attempt
Paul Gladon from Fortuna Sittard attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Philip Brittijn.
55
Update Update
Philip Brittijn of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
55
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ committed a foul.
54
Update Update
Foul committed by Yassin Oukili of Fortuna Sittard.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yassin Oukili of Fortuna Sittard receives a yellow card.
54
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ won a free kick in the attacking zone.
54
Update Update
Foul committed by Yassin Oukili of Fortuna Sittard.
54
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ won a free kick in the attacking area.
52
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink of AZ won a free kick in defense.
52
Update Update
Fouled by Shawn Adewoye of Fortuna Sittard.
51
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ won a free kick in the attacking position.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Jasper Dahlhaus of Fortuna Sittard.
50
Update Update
Neraysho Kasanwirjo from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
50
Update Update
Alexandre Penetra of AZ won a free kick in defense.
50
Update Update
Fouled by Philip Brittijn of Fortuna Sittard.
50
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ commits a foul.
49
Corner Corner
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Weslley Patati concedes.
49
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Paul Gladon of Fortuna Sittard headed the ball from the center of the box but missed to the left. The assist came from Dimitrios Limnios with a cross after a corner.
48
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Jeroen Zoet from AZ. The assist came from Syb van Ottele with a cross.
48
Corner Corner
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Jeroen Zoet concedes.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Billy van Duijl of AZ.
47
Update Update
Paul Gladon from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in an attacking position.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Iván Márquez of Fortuna Sittard receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink of AZ won a free kick in defense.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at AZ 2, Fortuna Sittard 0.
45
Update Update
Iván Márquez fouled a player from Fortuna Sittard.
45
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mexx Meerdink from AZ.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Syb van Ottele replaces Iván Márquez.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with AZ leading Fortuna Sittard 2-0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Kristoffer Peterson replaces Kaj Sierhuis.
44
Attempt Attempt
Isak Jensen's shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Mexx Meerdink.
43
Attempt Attempt
Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from over 40 yards on the right wing. The assist came from Paul Gladon.
41
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ committed a foul.
41
Update Update
Neraysho Kasanwirjo of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
39
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ won a free kick in defense.
39
Update Update
Fouled by Philip Brittijn of Fortuna Sittard.
39
Attempt Attempt
Lance Duijvestijn of Fortuna Sittard attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved by goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet of AZ, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Paul Gladon.
38
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Sven Mijnans from AZ.
35
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard shot with his right foot from over 35 yards but missed to the left. The assist was by Paul Gladon.
34
Corner Corner
AZ is awarded a corner after Neraysho Kasanwirjo concedes it.
34
Corner Corner
Denso Kasius from AZ attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Luuk Koopmans of Fortuna Sittard. The assist came from Sven Mijnans.
33
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Luuk Koopmans concedes.
33
Corner Corner
AZ is awarded a corner after Luuk Koopmans concedes.
31
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Neraysho Kasanwirjo concedes.
31
Corner Corner
Alexandre Penetra from AZ missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box. The assist came from Sven Mijnans, who provided a cross after a corner.
30
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink from AZ won a free kick on the right wing.
30
Update Update
Iván Márquez from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Philip Brittijn of Fortuna Sittard.
29
Update Update
Sven Mijnans of AZ won a free kick in defense.
27
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from a difficult position on the right, sending the ball high and wide to the right. The assist came from Elijah Dijkstra with a cross.
24
Attempt Attempt
Weslley Patati from AZ missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the right side of the box and sending the ball wide to the left.
22
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Yassin Oukili concedes.
21
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Neraysho Kasanwirjo concedes.
19
Update Update
Offside called against Fortuna Sittard. Kaj Sierhuis is offside.
18
Update Update
Lance Duijvestijn of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
18
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
18
Attempt Attempt
Billy van Duijl's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was made by Kees Smit.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ leads 2-0 over Fortuna Sittard. Sven Mijnans scores for AZ with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Denso Kasius.
14
Update Update
Iván Márquez of Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
14
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink of AZ won a free kick in defense.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ leads Fortuna Sittard 1-0. Mexx Meerdink scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Isak Jensen.
10
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Alexandre Penetra from AZ.
9
Update Update
Offside called against AZ. Mexx Meerdink is offside.
5
Attempt Attempt
Jasper Dahlhaus from Fortuna Sittard has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
4
Corner Corner
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Alexandre Penetra concedes.
1
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Jasper Dahlhaus concedes.
1
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Iván Márquez concedes.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: AZ exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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