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Willem II vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Tips & Odds

Willem II vs Fortuna Sittard

EredivisieRegular Season - 7
Willem II
#16 · Eredivisie
LDLWW
0 - 1
Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg (14,700)
Referee: Dennis Higler
Fortuna Sittard
#6 · Eredivisie
WLWLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.46 (implied 68.6%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 71.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.1% vs 68.6%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fortuna Sittard to win against Willem II, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Fortuna Sittard is currently positioned fourth in the Eredivisie standings, having accumulated 10 points from five matches. Their season has been highlighted by a strong offensive display, scoring 11 goals while conceding 9, leading to a positive goal difference of 2. This form, including three wins in their last five matches, underscores their capability to secure points consistently. In contrast, Willem II finds themselves struggling in 16th place, with just 1 point from four matches. They have yet to secure a win this season, managing only one draw alongside three losses, resulting in a goal difference of -9. Their recent form shows two wins in their last five matches, but overall, they have struggled significantly in both attack and defense, which could be detrimental against a more resilient opponent like Fortuna. The model indicates that Fortuna Sittard has a strong probability of winning this match. However, an honest caveat is that inconsistencies in their defensive performance could allow Willem II to capitalize on any mistakes. For a detailed understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through 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
Willem II Win40%2.56
Draw22%3.64
Fortuna Sittard Win38%2.52
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4662.2%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5659.8%

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

Correct Score
Willem II 1-1 Fortuna Sittard
7.0714.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Willem II -0.3
2.2734%

Willem II have been the stronger side, winning 61% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.07
14.2%
1-2
9.30
10.8%
2-1
9.49
10.6%
2-2
10.68
9.4%
0-1
11.32
8.8%
1-0
11.75
8.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Willem II
-0.0
1.90
Fortuna Sittard
+0.0
1.89
Willem II
-0.3
2.27
Fortuna Sittard
+0.3
2.18
Willem II
-1.5
5.00
Fortuna Sittard
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Willem II 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

Willem II vs Fortuna Sittard
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.523.602.501.512.261.452.51
Betfair
2.553.602.451.472.631.402.88
Pinnacle
2.633.742.591.622.40
William Hill
2.503.402.501.502.45
Bet365
2.553.702.551.572.351.502.50
1xBet
2.603.712.581.602.401.462.53
Betano
2.623.652.521.572.471.452.60
BetVictor
2.503.702.501.552.251.452.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
81.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
39.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XWillem II or Draw
62%1.51
12Willem II or Fortuna Sittard
78%1.27
X2Draw or Fortuna Sittard
61%1.48

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 3-3)
3 Willem II4 Draw3 Fortuna Sittard
Apr 25
Fortuna Sittard
1-0
Willem II
Eredivisie
Oct 24
Willem II
0-0
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
Mar 22
Fortuna Sittard
1-0
Willem II
Eredivisie
Oct 21
Willem II
1-1
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
May 21
Willem II
2-1
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
Dec 20
Fortuna Sittard
3-2
Willem II
Eredivisie
Dec 19
Willem II
0-0
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
Aug 19
Fortuna Sittard
2-3
Willem II
Eredivisie
Mar 19
Willem II
3-2
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
Sept 18
Fortuna Sittard
4-4
Willem II
Eredivisie

The head-to-head record between Willem II and Fortuna Sittard stands at 3 wins for each team and 4 draws across their last 10 matches. This indicates a balanced rivalry, with neither side establishing a clear dominance. The scorelines reflect a mixture of tight encounters and a few high-scoring draws, such as the notable 4-4 clash in 2018. Both teams have managed to secure narrow victories, but there have been no heavy wins in this sample, suggesting competitive matchups. The last win for either side was recent, with both teams claiming victories in the last two years.

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
Willem IIHome
0W1D2L
3 playedGF 3 · GA 90.33 pts/game
Fortuna SittardAway
2W1D0L
3 playedGF 8 · GA 62.33 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Willem IIFortuna Sittard
1.57Goals p.g.1.52
1.04Goals conceded p.g.1.96
39%Clean sheets4%
61%Win rate40%
2.61Avg goals in match3.48
1.36xG per game1.00
0.39xGA per game-0.29
43%Possession %38%
2.7Shots on target / game4.0
6.0Corners per game3.3
Willem II
Recent Form

Willem II have won 6 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Excelsior 0-3 and drew with Heerenveen 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 4D 5L from the last 23 games (61% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Willem IIAll competitions
05 Sept
Willem II
0-3
Excelsior
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Willem II
2-2
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
08 Aug
GO Ahead Eagles
4-1
Willem II
Eredivisie
01 Aug
Willem II
2-1
OFI
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Willem II
1-0
KV Mechelen
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Willem II
2-2
FC Eindhoven
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
61%
4
Draw
17%
5
Lost
22%
Fortuna Sittard
Recent Form

Fortuna Sittard have won 4 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Fortuna Sittard 2-3 and lost to Metz 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 3D 12L from the last 25 games (40% 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
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 Jul
Fortuna Sittard
2-1
Genk
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
40%
3
Draw
12%
12
Lost
48%

Lineups

Confirmed

Willem II4-3-3Confirmed

5H. ter AvestDEF
3F. StamDEF
23M. DekkerDEF
24N. Tjoe-A-OnDEF
7J. SloryFWD
9D. HaenFWD
26M. DelangheGK
6C. TwigtMID
50E. GürbüzMID
52T. VilhenaMID
19Uriel van AalstMID
14Jens MathijsenDEF
83M. LemmensDEF
2A. CiranniDEF
28T. VerheydtFWD
17O. MartinFWD
21W. van der SteenGK
31K. de LeeuwGK
18Anass ZarroukMID
10J. SchuurmanMID
22Per van LoonMID
32V. van CrooijMID

Fortuna Sittard5-4-1Confirmed

12Ivo PintoDEF
23P. BrittijnDEF
3Rodrigo GuthDEF
28Justin Quincy HubnerDEF
8J. DahlhausDEF
9A. DescotteFWD
31M. BranderhorstGK
22Shiloh Kiesar ’t ZandMID
10O. RomenyMID
20É. MichutMID
52M. IhattarenMID
6S. van OtteleDEF
15N. de GrootDEF
7K. PetersonFWD
25L. ZeefuikFWD
33K. ReitmaierGK
1L. KoopmansGK
38Moussa GbemouMID
39Ganni BuyukhanMID
35K. van BurgstedenMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Willem II

No reported absences

Fortuna Sittard

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.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.56 (59.8%)
Both Teams Score1.46 (62.2%)
Value Bets
Willem II Win2.56 (39.5%)
Fortuna Sittard Win2.52 (38.4%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.39 (40.2%)
BTTS No2.57 (37.8%)
Speculative
Draw3.64 (22.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Dennis Higler has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Dennis Higler to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Willem II have averaged 6.0 corners per match at home; Fortuna Sittard 3.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Willem II have generated 1.36 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 61% of them. They put 2.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Willem II player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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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.