Fortuna Sittard has no offensive punch, ranked No. 17 in the 18-team Netherlands Eredivisie standings netting 19 goals in 18 games. And they're regressing scoring 3 goals in five matches. They won't score many on fifth-ranked AZ Alkmaar, allowing 23 goals in 18 matches, tied for the fourth-fewest. They come off a pair of 1-0 shutouts of Gent and Groningen. Away from home, AZ Alkmaar focuses on defense to keep games close with six of their last seven road games sailing UNDER 3 goals. AZ Alkmaar has won the last two meetings 2-1 and 1-0 and this shapes up as a defensive duel. Take Fortuna Sittard/AZ Alkmaar UNDER the total.
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