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Ajax Aims to Leap Up the Eredivisie Standings in Catch-Up Match Against Fortuna Sittard

Ajax Seeking Redemption After Crushing Defeat

After suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar, Ajax will be eager to redeem themselves in their upcoming catch-up match against Fortuna Sittard on Thursday. The reigning Eredivisie champions currently sit fourth in the standings, four points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven.

Fortuna Sittard Eyeing Upset

Fortuna Sittard, on the other hand, will be looking to pull off an upset and boost their own chances of securing a Europa League playoff spot. The Limburg-based club currently occupy 10th place, just five points behind seventh-placed Feyenoord.

Key Players to Watch

Ajax:

• Dusan Tadic: The Serbian winger is Ajax's leading goalscorer and assist provider this season.
• Mohammed Kudus: The Ghanaian midfielder has impressed with his attacking prowess in recent weeks.
• Steven Berghuis: The Dutch winger is known for his ability to create chances and score goals.

Fortuna Sittard:

• Mats Seuntjens: The Dutch striker is the club's top goalscorer with 10 goals in all competitions.
• Zian Flemming: The left-footed winger has been involved in 11 goals this season, scoring six and assisting five.
• Roel Janssen: The defensive midfielder is a key part of Fortuna Sittard's solid defense.

Expected Lineups

Ajax: Pasveer; Rensch, Timber, Alvarez, Blind; Klaassen, Taylor, Kudus; Berghuis, Tadic, Brobbey Fortuna Sittard: Van Osch; Pinto, Cox, Tirpan, Navarro; Diemers, Seuntjens, Sambissa; Flemming, Gladon, Tekerci

Match Preview and Prediction

Ajax will be heavily favored to win this match, but Fortuna Sittard have proven to be a tough opponent in the past. The Amsterdam giants will need to be wary of their opponents' counterattacking threat, but they should have enough quality to secure all three points.

Prediction: Ajax 3-1 Fortuna Sittard