Fortuna Sittard - AZ Alkmaar

Fortuna Sittard and AZ Alkmaar arrive at Fortuna Sittard Stadion for this matchday 3 encounter following contrasting starts to their respective Eredivisie campaigns. Fortuna Sittard enter the contest with momentum, having secured a 3-1 victory over Cambuur on 15 August following an impressive 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar have enjoyed a dominant run of form, scoring four goals in both their 4-1 win against FC Utrecht and their 4-0 Super Cup triumph over PSV Eindhoven earlier in August.

The two sides last met in the league on 4 April 2026, when AZ Alkmaar claimed a 2-0 victory. Fortuna Sittard will look to their expected XI, featuring Lequincio Zeefuik and Ole Romeny in attack, to challenge a visiting side led by Mexx Meerdink. With both teams showing early attacking intent, the question remains whether Fortuna Sittard can disrupt the visitors' rhythm or if AZ Alkmaar will maintain their clinical edge.