Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Prediction, Tips & Odds
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior
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The model favours Excelsior to win with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Excelsior currently sits in 9th place in the Eredivisie, having accumulated 11 points from 8 matches. Their season has seen 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal difference of +2, scoring 16 goals and conceding 14. Despite their mixed form, they have shown resilience in attack, which could prove crucial in this fixture. On the other hand, Fortuna Sittard is positioned 7th, slightly ahead of Excelsior with 14 points. Their record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses reflects a solid start to the season, although they have a negative goal difference of -1, having scored 14 goals while conceding 15. Their recent form shows a mix of results, with three wins in their last five matches, which indicates potential but also inconsistency. The model gives Excelsior a 39.5% chance of winning, compared to Fortuna Sittard's 35.3% and a 25.2% probability for a draw. One of the key market indicators is the likelihood of over 2.5 goals at 62.9%, suggesting a potentially open match. However, Fortuna's ability to exploit home advantage could pose challenges for Excelsior. The full method of this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals alongside actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.0% probability.
Fortuna Sittard have been the stronger side, winning 42% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 5 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 Excelsior| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.42 | 3.60 | 2.60 | 1.48 | 2.33 | 1.44 | 2.55 | |
| 2.40 | 3.70 | 2.55 | 1.50 | 2.40 | — | — | |
| 2.41 | 3.67 | 2.76 | 1.58 | 2.40 | — | — | |
| 2.19 | 3.29 | 2.56 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2.40 | 3.40 | 2.60 | — | — | 1.44 | 2.60 | |
| 2.35 | 3.70 | 2.88 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.50 | 2.50 | |
| 2.50 | 3.72 | 2.68 | 1.48 | 2.33 | 1.44 | 2.60 | |
Betano | 2.45 | 3.75 | 2.67 | 1.57 | 2.47 | 1.47 | 2.55 |
BetVictor | 2.30 | 3.70 | 2.70 | 1.54 | 2.27 | 1.44 | 2.55 |
Goals Probability
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Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 8 Meetings (Fortuna Sittard leads 4-2)In the last eight encounters between Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior, Fortuna Sittard has won four times, Excelsior has won twice, and there have been two draws. The scorelines indicate a mixed but slightly favorable trend for Fortuna Sittard, with a couple of heavy wins, such as 5-2 and 4-1, showing their ability to dominate at times. However, Excelsior has also secured notable victories, including a recent 3-0 win. The frequent draws and competitive nature of the matches suggest that while Fortuna has the upper hand historically, the outcomes have not been entirely one-sided.
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 21 | 23 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 20 | DLWDW |
| 3 |  PSV Eindhoven | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 19 | LWLWW |
| 4 |  Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 18 | WDDWW |
| 5 |  Twente | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 17 | LDWWW |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 15 | DDWLW |
| 10 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 11 | LLDLD |
| 16 |  Telstar | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 6 | LDLDL |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 6 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Willem II | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 26 | -17 | 2 | LLLLD |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonFortuna Sittard have won 7 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Twente 1-1 and lost to Ajax 1-5.
Overall, the wider run reads 13W 5D 13L from the last 31 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Excelsior have won 9 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Excelsior 4-0 and drew with NEC Nijmegen 2-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 12W 8D 11L from the last 31 games (39% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersFortuna Sittard
No reported absences
Excelsior
No reported absences
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.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Fortuna Sittard have averaged 2.9 corners per match at home; Excelsior 4.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Fortuna Sittard have generated 0.84 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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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.
