Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 - 11:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Fortuna Sittard Stadion
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 25/10 (Sunday) at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, 11:15 (UK time).
Read the Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 24-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Fortuna Sittard the side to beat, with roughly 39% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Fortuna Sittard Preview
Fortuna Sittard reach this fixture 9 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Fortuna Sittard stand:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1.67 points per game
16 scored, at 1.78 a game
17 conceded, at 1.89 a game
Fortuna Sittard, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Anthony Descotte, 3 goals
Most assists: Mohammed Amine Ihattaren, 3 assists
Recent results — Fortuna Sittard
18/10/2026 14:00
10/10/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 14:00
06/09/2026 10:45
Excelsior: how they are travelling
Excelsior come in 9 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Roodzwarten have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost
1.22 points per game
16 scored, at 1.78 a game
18 conceded, at 2 a game
Roodzwarten, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Irakli Yegoian, 3 goals
Most assists: Irakli Yegoian, 5 assists
Recent results — Roodzwarten
16/10/2026 14:00
11/10/2026 10:45
19/09/2026 14:00
13/09/2026 06:15
08/09/2026 12:45
The head-to-head favours Fortuna Sittard
Recent meetings have tended to go Fortuna Sittard's way against Excelsior.
From 14 match(es):
Fortuna Sittard: 6 win(s)
Excelsior: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior prediction.
Form comparison Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Fortuna Sittard
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
L
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 1.25 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 2.25 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 75% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.2 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
2.3 | 2.55 | 2.1 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
1.22 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.78 | 3.75 | 3.8 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 1.25 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.32 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.62 | 1.74 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Fortuna Sittard to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a Fortuna Sittard win. They have the quality to overcome Excelsior.
Additionally, the support at Fortuna Sittard Stadion has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
Fixture information - Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior
Match: Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Sunday, 25/10/2026
Kick-off: 11:15 (UK time)
Venue: Fortuna Sittard Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.65
League: 3.85
Both Teams to Score
58%
League: 72%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 91%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 76%
Cards
2.15
League: 2.93
Corners
7.55
League: 10.29
Home Team
Fortuna Sittard
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
L
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 1.25 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 2.25 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 75% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.2 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
2.3 | 2.55 | 2.1 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
1.22 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.78 | 3.75 | 3.8 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 1.25 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.32 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.62 | 1.74 |
Corners
10.66 / Match
+20% Corners / Match
Fortuna Sittard received +20% more corners than Excelsior in the Eredivisie
8.89 / Match
NEC
(0)
Twente
(5)
Willem II
(3)
Ajax
(3)
ADO Den Haag
(0)
Groningen
(2)
AZ
(1)(1)
Heerenveen
(3)
Groningen
(0)
Ajax
(5)
Utrecht
(4)
NEC
(6)
Willem II
(6)
Sparta Rotterdam
Cards
1.67 / Match
+26% Cards / Match
Fortuna Sittard received +26% more cards than Excelsior in the Eredivisie
1.33 / Match
NEC
(2)
Twente
(0)
Willem II
(1)
Ajax
(1)
ADO Den Haag
(4)
Groningen
(4)
AZ
(0)(1)
Heerenveen
(0)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(2)
Utrecht
(3)
NEC
(1)
Willem II
(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
Goals Scored
1.78 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.78 / Match
NEC
(2)
Twente
(1)
Willem II
(1)
Ajax
(1)
ADO Den Haag
(3)
Groningen
(3)
AZ
(0)(0)
Heerenveen
(1)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(1)
Utrecht
(2)
NEC
(3)
Willem II
(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
Goals Conceded
1.89 / Match
+6%
Excelsior condeded +6% more goals than Fortuna Sittard
2 / Match
NEC
(2)
Twente
(1)
Willem II
(0)
Ajax
(5)
ADO Den Haag
(2)
Groningen
(2)
AZ
(2)(4)
Heerenveen
(5)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(2)
Utrecht
(2)
NEC
(0)
Willem II
(1)
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feyenoord
|
9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 2.56 |
| 2 |
AZ
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 3 |
PSV
|
9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 2.11 |
| 4 |
Ajax
|
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 2 |
| 5 |
Twente
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 1.89 |
| 6 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Groningen
|
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 1.56 |
| 8 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 9 |
Heerenveen
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Excelsior
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 11 |
Utrecht
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 12 |
NEC
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 13 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 9 | 1 |
| 14 |
Cambuur
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 9 | 1 |
| 15 |
PEC Zwolle
|
9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 7 | 0.78 |
| 16 |
ADO Den Haag
|
9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 6 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Telstar
|
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 6 | 0.6 |
| 18 |
Willem II
|
9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 26 | -17 | 2 | 0.22 |
Odds
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