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Fortuna Sittard - Heerenveen
Netherlands Eredivisie - Fortuna Sittard Stadion
Prediction 1
Draw
69/20 (3.45)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
41/20 (2.05)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Predictions and Odds for Fortuna Sittard vs Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard is inching closer to the relegation battle which is something they were successful in avoiding so far, but the lack of progress, and positive results pushed them on the brink.
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Draw
Heerenveen will be the predicted favorite, at least on paper, but Fortuna already proved that they can handle being the underdog. Recently they took a point at home from PSV, and now are looking to build on that momentum and give Heerenveen a hard time.
Under 2.5 Goals
Heerenveen has been an expert in playing matches with a small number of goals when they are away from home. Their understanding is that points need to be earned no matter what when there is no home support at hand. Looking at their h2h record, it's pretty even over the last few encounters, so a tough game with no more than two goals scored is a possibility.
Stats and Latest Market evaluations concerning the match Fortuna Sittard versus Heerenveen
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
27/08/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
2
1
05/02/22
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
Heerenveen
2
0
18/09/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
1
0
10/01/21
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
1
3
19/09/20
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
Heerenveen
1
3
Last Five - Fortuna Sittard
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
0
2
W
22/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Fortuna Sittard
3
1
L
15/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
PSV
Fortuna Sittard
2
2
D
07/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Go Ahead Eagles
Fortuna Sittard
2
0
L
08/12/22
Europe Friendlies Europe
Livingston
Fortuna Sittard
3
0
L
Last Five - Heerenveen
25/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard
Heerenveen
2
0
L
22/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Groningen
Heerenveen
1
3
W
14/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
AZ
Heerenveen
2
0
L
11/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
FC Volendam
Heerenveen
0
2
W
07/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
RKC
Heerenveen
0
0
D
This is how the bookmakers are predicting the match could unfold:
Fortuna Sittard odds: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
Draw odds: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
Heerenveen odds: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
The visitors are holding a small advantage when it comes to the bookmakers' prediction, but this kind of odds seem to bring a chance to understand different possibilities for bettors: Fortuna getting a First Half Win will get you odds of 13/5 (3.50) – 28.6%. A Goal Range of 2-3 will bring you odds at Evens (2.00) – 50%.
Team News, Predicted Lineups, and Preview
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna lost to AZ Alkmaar on Sunday which wasn't a surprise. Those are not the games that the Sittard team will look to get some points from, but rather to earn some experience gains for the matches that will be relevant to their chances of surviving the season without dropping to the Second Division. They are only four points away from that position and will be looking to protect their home turf against an opponent that has one of the toughest defensive lines in football. Fortuna only won once in their last five matches, and the most worrying part of their season thus far is their home form which is not up to the regular standards needed to provide some comfortable scenarios regarding their future games. Dogan Erdogan is the only player missing at the moment through suspension.
Predicted lineup: Pandur, Radic, Guth, Navarro, Pinto, Vita, Cangiano, Duarte, Cordoba, Ozyakup, Yilmaz.
Heerenveen
The visiting team made their mark this season with a tough defensive mindset that enabled them to make sure they are close in the battle for European qualification next season. Heerenveen has a top-three defense in the league which is an impressive achievement for any team that is not named Feyenoord, Ajax, or PSV. The guest side is coming to Sittard with three wins out of their last five matches, and with decisiveness to hold onto the top seven spots which would take them to one of Europe's competitions. Heerenveen is also one of the best away teams in the league with only one loss. They have won three times, and are holding their opponents under a goal per game on average. There are two players on the injured list right now, Sven van Beek has an ACL injury which puts him out of the lineup for the foreseeable future, while Che Nunnely has a knee problem but still might be available for the Sittard appearance.
Predicted lineup: Noppert, Kohlert, van Aken, Bochniewicz, van Ewijk, Tahiri, Haye, Colassin, van Amersfoort, Olsson, Sarr.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Fortuna Sittard
Heerenveen
Player to Watch: Burak Yilmaz
The experienced Turkish forward has been a surprising transfer for Fortuna Sittard over the last summer, but he proved his worth by leading the team in goalscoring with five. He is 37 years old, but still shows the tenacity that made him a bona fide star in his country.
Netherlands Eredivisie
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 41 |
| 2 |  AZ | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 39 |
| 3 |  PSV | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 35 |
| 4 |  FC Twente | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 35 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 33 |
| 6 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 32 |
| 7 |  FC Utrecht | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 29 |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| 9 |  NEC | 18 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 22 |
| 10 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | -4 | 19 |
| 10 |  RKC | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | -4 | 19 |
| 12 | Fortuna Sittard | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Excelsior | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | -20 | 19 |
| 14 |  Vitesse | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -14 | 16 |
| 15 |  FC Emmen | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -17 | 15 |
| 16 |  FC Groningen | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -18 | 12 |
| 17 |  FC Volendam | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -24 | 12 |
| 18 |  Cambuur Leeuwarden | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | -19 | 9 |
Fortuna Sittard vs Heerenveen FAQ
- What is the match timetable? – 19:00 BST, 20:00 CET
- Who is Fortuna's top scorer? – Burak Yilmaz with 5 goals
- How many goals did these teams concede? – Fortuna conceded 32 goals while Heerenveen reached a number 16
