Ajax v Fortuna Sittard: European push meets mid-table aims | OneFootball

Ajax host Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie on Saturday, 14 February 2026 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, with the hosts looking to firm up European qualification and the visitors seeking a mid-table lift.

Ajax are fourth and Fortuna Sittard are 11th before kick-off. The hosts have dominated recent meetings, including a 3-1 win in Sittard in December.

Godenzonen arrive unbeaten in three league matches, drawing at Excelsior and AZ after beating Volendam at home. Fortuna Sittard's recent run is mixed, with one win in five and a 2-2 draw against Sparta Rotterdam last time out.

Fortuna Sittard report injuries to Daley Sinkgraven, Mattijs Branderhorst, Justin Lonwijk, Jasper Dahlhaus, Ramazan Bayram and Luka Tunjić, including two goalkeepers, which may force selection changes.

Godenzonen typically control games, averaging 57% possession with 86.21% pass completion and 42 league goals. Mika Godts is a key threat with 10 league goals and seven assists, while Wout Weghorst has six. Fortuna Sittard could lean on wide service and aerial play, delivering 271 open-play crosses at 23.25% accuracy, winning 375 aerial duels, and matching the hosts with eight headed goals. Kaj Sierhuis leads their scoring with eight, supported by creators Mohammed Ihattaren (six assists) and Ivo Pinto (five).

A home win would strengthen Godenzonen's grip on the European places. Fortuna Sittard, meanwhile, could close in on the top half and add daylight to the relegation fight with a result.