Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction
Fortuna and Sparta to battle for a win - Photo by Imago
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Sparta Rotterdam to win

Sparta Rotterdam have won three of their last five duels with Fortuna Sittard.

Fortuna Sittard will host Sparta Rotterdam in the next Eredivisie round on Saturday, 29 March.

With both teams needing the points, who will emerge victorious from this game? Read our Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction and preview to find out.

Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam predictions: Guests to continue their good run

Key Stats

  • Sparta Rotterdam are undefeated in four games in a row in the league and have only lost twice in their last nine matches.
  • Fortuna Sittard have gone under 2.5 total goals in four of their last five games and the same is true for Sparta as well.
  • Three of the previous four duels between these two teams have gone under 2.5 total goals.

Correct score prediction: Fortuna Sittard 0-2 Sparta Rotterdam

Although Fortuna are ahead of Sparta in the standings, the guests have been in better form recently. On top of that, Sparta Rotterdam have done better in recent H2H duels as well, so we wouldn't be surprised to see them take all three points from this match.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Sparta Rotterdam the more likely winners

  • HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
  • DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
  • AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.50%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Looking at these Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam odds, we can see that the guests are the expected winners, which is a bit surprising considering that Fortuna are seven points ahead in the Eredivisie standings.

That being said, Sparta Rotterdam are in good form and we wouldn't be surprised to see them win this game, but we still expected these teams to be more evenly priced.

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Most recent H2Hs: Sparta Rotterdam dominating the matchup lately

With three wins over Fortuna Sittard in their last five duels, along with two draws, it's clear that Sparta have been the better team in recent years. Sparta Rotterdam also have a slight advantage when it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams: 25-22-21.

Netherlands Eredivisie 28/09/24

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

1
Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 30/03/24

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

4
Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/01/24

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

0
Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/02/23

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

0
Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 29/10/22

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

3
Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

Fortuna Sittard preview: Trying to secure a spot in the ECL playoffs

While Fortuna have won twice in their last three games in the Eredivisie, they've also lost five of their last eight matches. Because of this, they are now in a tight race for the eight place in the standings, which is the last place that leads to the Europa Conference League playoffs. Fortuna are currently eight, but two teams are just one point behind them.

Meanwhile, Alessio da Cruz will miss this match to serve a ban, while Daley Sinkgraven, Ramazan Bayram, and Onur Demir are out with injuries.

Predicted lineup: Branderhorst (GK), Pinto, Van Ottele, Guth, Dahlhaus, Rosier, Michut, Fosso, Aiko, Radulovic & Bullaude

Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25

W

NAC

NAC

0

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25

L

PSV

PSV

4

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25

W

Willem II

Willem II

0

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25

L

Feyenoord

Feyenoord

2

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25

D

FC Twente

FC Twente

1

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

Sparta Rotterdam preview: On a good run and looking for more

At one point it seemed that Sparta Rotterdam are destined for relegation, but their recent surge in form has put them in a much more comfortable position heading into the final stretch of the season. Right now, Sparta are 15th in the standings, eight points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone. However, they are also just one point ahead of Willem II, who are in a spot that leads to relegation playoffs.

Joshua Kitolano is the only injured player at the club heading into this game.

Predicted lineup: Olij (GK), Bakari, Young, Eerdhuijzen, Van Aanholt, Eiting, Zechiel, Mito, Hlynsson, Van Bergen & Lauritsen

Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25

W

Almere City FC

Almere City FC

0

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25

L

FC Twente

FC Twente

2

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25

D

Ajax

Ajax

1

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25

W

Heerenveen

Heerenveen

1

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

W

NEC

NEC

0

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

2

Player to watch: Tobias Lauritsen

Since we can see Sparta Rotterdam winning this game, our player to watch is their top scorer this season, Lauritsen. The Norwegian forward has eight goals in the Eredivisie this term and he'll be looking to add to his tally against Fortuna Sittard.

Tobias Lauritsen
Can Lauritsen lead Sparta to an important win? – Photo by Imago

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