Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction 16 March 2025
📢 The encounter between Groningen and Fortuna will be crucial for both teams as they aim to secure their spots in the European competition zone. The home team remains unbeaten at home for seven consecutive matches, which makes them the favorites for this match. However, Fortuna Sittard is known for their scoring ability on the road, having scored in nine out of their last ten away games. A tense battle is expected, as both teams strive to improve their positions in the league standings. The stakes are high, and both sides will be eager for victory, promising a spectacular football match with plenty of action.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between Groningen and Fortuna:
- 12 matches played;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 5, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 15 against 11;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.83, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
- average total goals in a match - 2.17.
Head-to-head statistics Groningen - Fortuna Sittard

Groningen Team Overview
Groningen, known as "the Greens," shows stability in home matches, remaining unbeaten on their field in the last seven games. The team occupies mid-table positions, and each victory is crucial for improving their standing. In the last ten matches, they have secured three wins, drawn three times, and suffered four losses. The team's average scoring rate is one goal per match, indicating a need to strengthen their attack. Nevertheless, their defense remains reliable, conceding an average of 1.2 goals per game. Groningen prefers to control the ball and use positional attacks, making them unpredictable for opponents.
Match Results: Groningen

Fortuna Sittard Team Overview
Fortuna Sittard, or the "Yellows," is in search of stability. Their away form is impressive: the "Yellows" have scored in nine out of their last ten matches, but their defense leaves much to be desired, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per match. The team is currently in eighth place in the table and needs points to improve its situation, as Heerenveen and Groningen are already catching up. The last head-to-head match between these teams ended with Fortuna's victory by a score of 1-0, adding intrigue to the upcoming clash. The "Yellows" rely on counterattacks and quick transitions from defense to attack, which could be the key to success against Groningen.
Match Results: Fortuna Sittard
Prediction for Outcome
Head-to-head Matches:
- number of encounters - 12;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 5, draws - 1.
Statistics: Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard
- number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 25;
- number of wins: 7 vs 9;
- win percentage: 29% vs 36%;
- number of losses: 10 vs 11;
- number of draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 3;
- number of losses: 4 vs 6;
- number of draws: 3 vs 1.
- Groningen is unbeaten at home in 7 consecutive matches in the Eredivisie tournament.
Prediction for Total
Head-to-head Matches:
- today's home team scores on average - 1.25, guests - 0.92;
- average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.17;
- both teams scored: all-time - 4 times; on the home team's field - 1 time.
Statistics: Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard
- average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 2.96;
- average total goals scored: 0.96 vs 1.28;
- average total in the first half: 0.58 vs 0.56;
- average total in the second half: 0.38 vs 0.72;
- Groningen: average total at home in the tournament - 1.08;
- Fortuna Sittard: average total away in the tournament - 1.31;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.3 (away - 1.83).
- Fortuna Sittard scores away in 9 out of the last 10 matches.
- Fortuna Sittard scores away in 7 out of the last 8 matches in the Eredivisie tournament.
Prediction for Corners
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.46; at home - 5.67;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 7.25.
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.4, away - 3.46;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 2.17.
- Total over 8.5 corners played in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams.
Prediction for Cards
Head-to-head Matches
- average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.34 (1.17 - for the home team and 1.17 - for the away team);
- average total yellow cards on the home field - 2.2 (1.4 - for the home team and 0.8 - for the away team).
Groningen: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1.58; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 0.9; at home - 0.75.
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1.72, away - 1.85;
- last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; away - 2.83.
Prediction for Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Head-to-head Matches:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team's field - 1 time.
Statistics: Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard
- number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 12;
- BTTS for Groningen at home - 4 (33%);
- BTTS for Fortuna Sittard away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 Matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS for Groningen at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS for Fortuna Sittard away - 5 (83%).
- Fortuna Sittard scores and concedes away in 9 out of the last 10 matches.
- Fortuna Sittard scores and concedes away in 7 out of the last 8 matches in the Eredivisie tournament.
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their statistics, the most likely outcome appears to be a total over 2.5 goals. Groningen shows stable play at home and is eager to maintain their unbeaten streak, while Fortuna Sittard often participates in high-scoring matches away from home. The visitors' defense allows opponents to create many chances, giving the hosts good opportunities for goals. Additionally, both teams are motivated to earn points, which should contribute to an open game with plenty of attacking actions.