Eredivisie
NEC vs Fortuna Sittard
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Goffertstadion
NEC vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. NEC vs Fortuna Sittard carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 18/10 (Sunday) at Goffertstadion, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the NEC vs Fortuna Sittard prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on NEC vs Fortuna Sittard
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the NEC vs Fortuna Sittard call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes NEC the side to beat, with roughly 59% 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.
NEC Preview
NEC reach this fixture 8 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where NEC Nijmegen stand:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
1.13 points per game
13 scored, at 1.63 a game
14 conceded, at 1.75 a game
NEC Nijmegen, season-wide
3 won, 5 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tjaronn Chery, 4 goals
Most assists: Dušan Tadić, 2 assists
Recent results — NEC
15/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 15:00
20/09/2026 10:45
17/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 15:00
Fortuna Sittard: how they are travelling
Fortuna Sittard come in 8 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Fortuna Sittard have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
1.75 points per game
14 scored, at 1.75 a game
15 conceded, at 1.88 a game
Fortuna Sittard, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Anthony Descotte, 3 goals
Most assists: Mohammed Amine Ihattaren, 3 assists
Recent results — Fortuna Sittard
10/10/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 14:00
06/09/2026 10:45
28/08/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours NEC
Recent meetings have tended to go NEC's way against Fortuna Sittard.
From 18 match(es):
NEC: 10 win(s)
Fortuna Sittard: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the NEC vs Fortuna Sittard prediction.
Form comparison NEC vs Fortuna Sittard
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
NEC
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
D
L
|
1.13 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.38 | 3.25 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 88% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.87 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.32 | 1.35 |
Away Team
Fortuna Sittard
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.63 | 3.5 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.25 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 2.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
2.23 | 2.55 | 1.91 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - NEC vs Fortuna Sittard
Match: NEC vs Fortuna Sittard
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Sunday, 18/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Goffertstadion
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Stats
The statistics for NEC vs Fortuna Sittard that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.74
Both Teams to Score
88%
League: 69%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 90%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 72%
Cards
3.5
League: 2.86
Corners
6.5
League: 10.47
Home Team
NEC
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
D
L
|
1.13 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.38 | 3.25 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 88% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.87 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.32 | 1.35 |
Away Team
Fortuna Sittard
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.63 | 3.5 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.25 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 2.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
2.23 | 2.55 | 1.91 |
Corners
8.63 / Match
+20% Corners / Match
Fortuna Sittard received +20% more corners than NEC in the Eredivisie
10.38 / Match
Ajax
(4)
Go Ahead Eagles
(5)
Cambuur
(5)
Excelsior
(2)
Feyenoord
(1)
PEC Zwolle
(7)
Willem II
(2)(5)
Twente
(3)
Willem II
(3)
Ajax
(0)
ADO Den Haag
(2)
Groningen
(1)
AZ
(6)
Cambuur
Cards
1.63 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.63 / Match
Ajax
(2)
Go Ahead Eagles
(0)
Cambuur
(4)
Excelsior
(1)
Feyenoord
(1)
PEC Zwolle
(3)
Willem II
(0)(0)
Twente
(1)
Willem II
(1)
Ajax
(4)
ADO Den Haag
(4)
Groningen
(0)
AZ
(0)
Cambuur
Goals Scored
1.63 / Match
+7%
Fortuna Sittard is +7% better in terms of goals scored
1.75 / Match
Ajax
(1)
Go Ahead Eagles
(1)
Cambuur
(0)
Excelsior
(2)
Feyenoord
(1)
PEC Zwolle
(3)
Willem II
(4)(1)
Twente
(1)
Willem II
(1)
Ajax
(3)
ADO Den Haag
(3)
Groningen
(0)
AZ
(3)
Cambuur
Goals Conceded
1.75 / Match
+7%
Fortuna Sittard condeded +7% more goals than NEC
1.88 / Match
Ajax
(1)
Go Ahead Eagles
(1)
Cambuur
(3)
Excelsior
(2)
Feyenoord
(3)
PEC Zwolle
(1)
Willem II
(1)(1)
Twente
(0)
Willem II
(5)
Ajax
(2)
ADO Den Haag
(2)
Groningen
(2)
AZ
(1)
Cambuur
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feyenoord
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
PSV
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 3 |
AZ
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 4 |
Twente
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 5 |
Ajax
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 6 |
Groningen
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
Excelsior
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 9 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 10 |
Heerenveen
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 11 |
NEC
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 12 |
Cambuur
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 |
Utrecht
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 8 | 1 |
| 14 |
Telstar
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 15 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
PEC Zwolle
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 21 | -15 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
|
8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 3 | 0.38 |
| 18 |
Willem II
|
8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 23 | -16 | 2 | 0.25 |
Odds
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