Fortuna Sittard vs Ajax

Fortuna Sittard come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 10 points from their last 5 matches. Their attacking output stands at 11 goals in 5 matches.

Switching attention to Ajax, their form tells a rather different story. The numbers tell a clear story for Ajax: 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 10 points — an excellent return. With 16 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded more than they would like (2.0 per game). The recent head-to-head between Fortuna Sittard and Ajax has been a competitive affair, with wins and draws traded in fairly equal measure. 6 recent meetings have produced 20 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be an open, adventurous affair.

With both teams averaging over 2.2 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. This is a difficult one to call, with both sides evenly matched on recent form. The game could hinge on a single moment of quality or a defensive lapse.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (23%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 3-3 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Kick-off in the Eredivisie awaits.