Fortuna Sittard vs Utrecht Prediction
πCan Fortuna Sittard secure crucial points at home against Utrecht in the 34th round of the Eredivisie? Both teams are in great form, making this upcoming clash particularly intriguing. Fortuna have been delivering average results in recent matches but remain hopeful for a position boost. Meanwhile, Utrecht are among the table leaders and aim to extend their winning streak. The intrigue is heightened by several trends: both teams consistently find the back of the net. The line-ups are expected to be strong, with both sides eager to deliver their best performance.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 December 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 2:5. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Utrecht):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
πAnalytical review of previous official games between the teams Fortuna Sittard and Utrecht:
- played 26 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 11, draws - 7;
- number of goals (home/away) - 37 against 46;
- average total goals in the match - 3.19.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Fortuna Sittard Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Almere City, away team - Fortuna Sittard). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Fortuna Sittard vs Almere City):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Fortuna Sittard are sitting mid-table in 10th place. The team has been inconsistent, with recent matches ending in both victories and defeats. Their main weakness lies in defense, conceding around 1.64 goals per match. Offensively, they aren't particularly impressive either, averaging just 1.12 goals per game. In their last head-to-head against Utrecht, Fortuna secured a resounding 5-2 victory.
Match Results: Fortuna Sittard
Utrecht Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Utrecht, away - Sparta). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Utrecht vs Sparta):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
Utrecht, currently sitting fourth in the league, are showcasing impressive form with six wins in their last ten matches. Their attack has been delivering remarkable results, averaging around two goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding only 0.9 goals on average. In their previous head-to-head, Utrecht suffered a surprising 2-5 defeat at home, so they'll be eager to seek revenge in the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Utrecht
Latest news
Fortuna Sittard
Discussing Fortuna's lineup, the team faces a wave of uncertainties. No fewer than six players are doubtful: Alen Halilovic (foot injury), Alessio Da Cruz, Onur Demir, as well as Ramazan Bayram and Daley Sinkgraven (both with knee injuries). Additionally, Samuel Bastien is recovering from an illness.
Utrecht
As for Utrecht, their squad situation remains challenging. Zidane Iqbal is sidelined with a knee injury and is expected to return only at the end of May, while Can Bozdogan's participation is also doubtful due to a calf issue.
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Fortuna Sittard (Home) vs Utrecht (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 17;
- Number of wins: 4 (0.25%) vs 6 (0.35%);
- Number of losses: 5 (0.31%) vs 6 (0.35%);
- Number of draws: 7 (0.44%) vs 5 (0.29%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.53;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.63 vs 0.71.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.7 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.6).
- Utrecht conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 11, draws - 7.
Statistics: Fortuna Sittard vs Utrecht
- matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- wins: 11 vs 19;
- win percentage: 33% vs 56%;
- losses: 15 vs 6;
- draws: 7 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Fortuna Sittard have not won in last 7 home games against Utrecht (Eredivisie).
- Utrecht have not lost in 21 of last 23 away games.
- Utrecht have not lost in 18 of last 19 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.42, the guests - 1.77;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.19;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Fortuna Sittard vs Utrecht
- average total in the tournament: 2.76 vs 3.24;
- average total goals scored: 1.12 vs 1.88;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.45 vs 0.82;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 1.06;
- Fortuna Sittard: average total at home in the tournament - 1.06;
- Utrecht: average total away in the tournament - 2.12;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.6) vs 2 (away - 2.25).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Fortuna Sittard games (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Fortuna Sittard home games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.18; at home field - 5.06;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; at home field - 3.6.
Utrecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.74, away - 4.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 4.75.
- Utrecht have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 away games against Fortuna Sittard (Eredivisie).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.24 (0.62 for home team and 0.62 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 0.92 (0.42 for home team and 0.5 for away team).
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.79; at home - 1.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 1.2.
Utrecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.35, away - 1.65;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 2.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 8 times.
Statistics: Fortuna Sittard vs Utrecht
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 22;
- number of BTTS matches for Fortuna Sittard at home - 4 (25%);
- number of BTTS matches for Utrecht away - 14 (82%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Fortuna Sittard at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Utrecht away - 2 (50%).
Editorial Prediction
Fortuna still have a shot at breaking into the top nine and securing a playoff spot for the Conference League, which means their motivation will be sky-high. Utrecht, on the other hand, have already locked in fourth place and can approach the match without any league pressure. However, the stats don't favor the club from Sittard-they haven't won at home against Utrecht in their last seven head-to-head encounters. Meanwhile, Utrecht have been consistently strong on the road, avoiding defeat in 18 of their last 19 away matches. Given these numbers, betting on Utrecht not to lose seems like a reasonable choice.
Betting Tips: Fortuna Sittard - Utrecht
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