Willem II vs Fortuna Sittard prediction, odds & betting tips – 20/10/2024

Two top Eredivisie teams will face off this Sunday at the Koning Willem II Stadium. Willem II will entertain the visitors, Fortuna Sittard, in what could be a very intriguing encounter. As for the top betting markets to consider, let’s get right into it!

Willem II vs Fortuna Sittard prediction: Split decision in the Eredivisie on Sunday

Key stats

• Fortuna Sittard have never beaten Willem II away from home
• Both teams have scored in 3 of the last 5 meetings for these teams
• Willem II have kept a clean sheet in just 3 of their opening 8 games
• Fortuna Sittard is averaging exactly 1 goal per game in the Eredivisie

Correct score prediction: Willem II 1-1 Fortuna Sittard

Willem II are the higher-ranked team here, but their form has been patchy. In contrast, Fortuna Sittard comes into this game off the back of a huge 1-0 victory over AZ – a team in third place. But taking all factors into account, we think this game will end as a 1-1 draw. 

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Willem II

• HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.40%
• DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
• AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%

As the most recent odds confirm, Willem II is tipped to win by the bookies with a 44.40% probability. Fortuna Sittard has a much lower chance at 31.30%, but we believe they are undervalued coming into this game.

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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Most recent H2Hs: Balanced but with an edge for Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard have managed to beat Willem II in two of their last five encounters. Both of these wins came on home soil by margins of just 1 goal. As for Willem II, in three of their most recent home games against Fortuna Sittard, they’ve drawn twice and won just once.

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/03/22

Fortuna Sittard

1

Willem II

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 22/10/21

Willem II

1

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 16/05/21

Willem II

2

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 05/12/20

Fortuna Sittard

3

Willem II

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 21/12/19

Willem II

0

Fortuna Sittard

0

Willem II preview: 8th place with 2 wins from last 5

Willem II is a dangerous team, yet they can be up and down, as their results in the Eredivisie have shown this season. Then again, two of their three wins so far have come against teams who are in the relegation zone.

Predicted Lineup: Branderhorst (GK); Bosch, Behounek, Rodon, Paskotsi; Meerveld, Svensson, Llansana; Vaesen, Sandra, Ahmed

Netherlands Eredivisie 09/05/25

L

Heracles

2

Willem II

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25

D

NEC

1

Willem II

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25

L

Fortuna Sittard

1

Willem II

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25

L

Ajax

2

Willem II

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 04/04/25

L

Heerenveen

3

Willem II

1

Fortuna Sittard preview: 10th place with improving form

Fortuna Sittard has had a rougher schedule in terms of the teams they’ve faced up to this point. Despite that, they’ve managed to rack up 10 points from 8 games and secure 3 wins – the most recent over 3rd place, AZ.

Predicted Lineup: Pandur (GK); Pinto, Guth, Siovas, Dijks; Rosier, Halilovic, Duarte; Peterson, Aiko, Noslin

Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25

W

NAC

0

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25

L

PSV

4

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25

W

Willem II

0

Fortuna Sittard

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25

L

Feyenoord

2

Fortuna Sittard

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25

D

FC Twente

1

Fortuna Sittard

1

Player to watch – Kyan Vaesen (Willem II)

Kyan Vaesen is the joint top scorer for Willem II this season, scoring 3 goals in 8 games. He has managed to find the back of the net in 75% of their home matches so far, showing he typically plays well on home soil.

Additionally, he has had some sort of involvement in more than 25% of Willem II’s cumulative goals this season.