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Fortuna Sittard vs Cambuur Prediction, Tips & Odds

Fortuna Sittard vs Cambuur

EredivisieRegular Season - 2
Fortuna Sittard
#6 · Eredivisie
WLWWL
3 - 1
Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Sittard (12,500)
Referee: M. van den Kerkhof
Cambuur
#18 · Eredivisie
LLLLL
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.53
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.48 (implied 67.7%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 70.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.42). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.2% vs 67.7%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fortuna Sittard to win against Cambuur, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Fortuna Sittard enters the new season with strong momentum, having concluded the last campaign with three wins in their last five matches. This form suggests a positive trajectory, and their position as runners-up last season indicates a competitive edge going into the current match. On the other hand, Cambuur's recent form has been less impressive, with only two wins in their last five matches. While they topped the league at the end of the previous season, the inconsistency reflected in their recent results could hinder their performance against a strong opponent like Fortuna Sittard. The model output suggests a win probability of around 58% for Fortuna Sittard, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market insight is the likelihood of both teams scoring, which could be around 65%. However, a potential caveat is that if Cambuur can leverage their previous season's success, they may pose a greater challenge than expected. For a detailed breakdown of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Fortuna Sittard Win64%1.65
Draw20%4.16
Cambuur Win17%4.55
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5165.2%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4866.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Fortuna Sittard 2-1 Cambuur
7.7513.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Fortuna Sittard -1.5
2.6344%

Fortuna Sittard have been the stronger side, winning 42% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.75
13.0%
1-1
7.87
12.8%
2-0
9.53
10.6%
1-0
9.60
10.5%
3-1
10.92
9.2%
2-2
11.70
8.6%

Our model projects a 2-1 Fortuna Sittard win as the most likely scoreline at 13.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Fortuna Sittard
-0.0
1.28
Cambuur
+0.0
3.42
Fortuna Sittard
-1.5
2.63
Cambuur
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Fortuna Sittard are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Fortuna Sittard vs Cambuur
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.674.104.401.502.551.502.40
Marathonbet
1.634.254.501.442.451.502.38
Betfair
1.624.204.601.472.631.502.55
Pinnacle
1.674.414.711.512.64
SBO
1.653.984.36
William Hill
1.654.004.331.552.30
Bet365
1.654.105.001.502.501.532.38
1xBet
1.684.374.621.442.451.502.42
Unibet
1.644.204.401.472.651.482.48
888Sport
1.654.004.331.442.501.532.30
Betano
1.674.154.751.532.601.532.40
BetVictor
1.624.204.601.472.551.472.45

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFortuna Sittard or Draw
84%1.19
12Fortuna Sittard or Cambuur
80%1.21
X2Draw or Cambuur
36%2.20

Head to Head

Last 9 Meetings (Fortuna Sittard leads 5-3)
5 Fortuna Sittard1 Draw3 Cambuur
Jan 23
Cambuur
1-2
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
Aug 22
Fortuna Sittard
1-4
Cambuur
Eredivisie
Feb 22
Cambuur
2-1
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
Oct 21
Fortuna Sittard
1-0
Cambuur
Eredivisie
Dec 18
Fortuna Sittard
2-1
Cambuur
KNVB Beker
Mar 18
Fortuna Sittard
3-2
Cambuur
Eerste Divisie
Nov 17
Cambuur
1-0
Fortuna Sittard
Eerste Divisie
Feb 17
Cambuur
1-1
Fortuna Sittard
Eerste Divisie
Sept 16
Fortuna Sittard
3-0
Cambuur
Eerste Divisie

In the last nine matches between Fortuna Sittard and Cambuur, Fortuna Sittard has won 5 times, Cambuur has won 3 times, and there has been 1 draw. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested matches, including four fixtures decided by a single goal. Cambuur achieved a notable 4-1 victory in August 2022, suggesting they can secure heavy wins, while Fortuna Sittard has also demonstrated their strength with a 3-0 win in 2016. The most recent match saw Fortuna Sittard winning 2-1 in January 2023, marking a slight edge for them in this head-to-head record.

Eredivisie Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
AZ Alkmaar
55001651115
WWWWW
2
PSV Eindhoven
54101861213
WWWWD
3
Feyenoord
5320137611
WDWDW
4
Excelsior
5311125710
DWWLW
5
Twente
5311105510
WDWWL
6
Fortuna Sittard
5311119210
WWLWD
16
Willem II
4013413-91
LDLL
17
ADO Den Haag
5014614-81
LDLLL
18
Cambuur
5014618-121
DLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Fortuna SittardHome
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 31.50 pts/game
CambuurAway
0W1D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 50.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Fortuna SittardCambuur
1.58Goals p.g.1.53
1.92Goals conceded p.g.2.4
4%Clean sheets7%
42%Win rate27%
3.5Avg goals in match3.93
1.17xG per game1.54
-0.08xGA per game-0.54
37%Possession %55%
4.3Shots on target / game4.5
3.5Corners per game5.2
Fortuna Sittard
Recent Form

Fortuna Sittard have won 7 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Fortuna Sittard 0-2 and beat Fortuna Sittard 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 3D 12L from the last 26 games (42% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Fortuna SittardAll competitions
28 Aug
Groningen
2-3
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
22 Aug
Fortuna Sittard
0-2
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
15 Aug
Fortuna Sittard
3-1
Cambuur
Eredivisie
31 Jul
Fortuna Sittard
2-1
Apoel Nicosia
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Metz
3-1
Fortuna Sittard
Friendlies Clubs
17 Jul
Olympiakos Piraeus
3-1
Fortuna Sittard
Friendlies Clubs
11
Win
42%
3
Draw
12%
12
Lost
46%
Cambuur
Recent Form

Cambuur have won 1 of their last 7 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Fortuna Sittard 3-1 and lost to Bologna 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 4W 2D 9L from the last 15 games (27% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: CambuurAll competitions
30 Aug
Cambuur
1-4
Twente
Eredivisie
23 Aug
Cambuur
2-5
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
15 Aug
Fortuna Sittard
3-1
Cambuur
Eredivisie
01 Aug
Bologna
3-1
Cambuur
Friendlies Clubs
28 Jul
Cambuur
1-2
Volos NFC
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Cambuur
1-0
Utrecht
Friendlies Clubs
4
Win
27%
2
Draw
13%
9
Lost
60%

Lineups

Confirmed

Fortuna Sittard4-2-3-1Confirmed

8Jasper DahlhausDEF
6Syb Van OtteleDEF
28Justin HubnerDEF
2Siebe WylinDEF
25Lequincio ZeefuikFWD
31Mattijs BranderhorstGK
52Mohamed IhattarenMID
12Ivo PintoMID
10Ole RomenyMID
23Philip BrittijnMID
5Yassin OukiliMID
15Nick de GrootDEF
9Anthony DescotteFWD
1Luuk KoopmansGK
33Kaylen ReitmaierGK
35Kevin van BurgstedenMID
20Édouard MichutMID
22Shiloh 't ZandMID
38Moussa GbemouMID
39Ganni BuyukhanMID

Cambuur4-3-3Confirmed

23Lucas JettenDEF
4Ismaël BaoufDEF
28Morgan CostarelliDEF
6Jamal AmofaDEF
9Skye VinkFWD
7Sami BouhoudaneFWD
29Iwan HenstraFWD
1Thijs JansenGK
10Rafik El ArguiouiMID
8Nicky SourenMID
11Ilyes HamacheMID
3Jorn BerkhoutDEF
33Buddy VogelzangDEF
16Rik MuldersDEF
13Nicolas BinderFWD
27Wiebe KooistraFWD
15Fabian KvamFWD
24Matthijs KalisvaartGK
21Jasper MeijsterGK
17Ethan ApkakouMID
14Ryan van de PavertMID
40Wessel van der GootMID
18Wiebe van der HeideMID

Unavailable Players

4 players

Fortuna Sittard2

I. Marquez
Missing FixtureInjury
S. Simons
Missing FixtureHamstring Injury

Cambuur2

D. Visser
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
W. Kooistra
Missing FixtureInjury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Fortuna Sittard Win1.65 (63.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.48 (66.7%)
Both Teams Score1.51 (65.2%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.55 (33.3%)
BTTS No2.41 (34.8%)
Speculative
Draw4.16 (19.7%)
Cambuur Win4.55 (16.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

M. van den Kerkhof has averaged 2.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Fortuna Sittard have averaged 3.5 corners per match at home; Cambuur 5.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Fortuna Sittard have generated 1.17 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 42% of them. They put 4.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Fortuna Sittard player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.