Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction 19 October 2025
The upcoming clash between Excelsior and Fortuna Sittard promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams are in contrasting form, adding an element of intrigue to this matchup. Excelsior find themselves in the relegation zone and are desperately in need of points to boost their standing. However, their current form is less than stellar, with only two wins in their last eight matches. Meanwhile, Fortuna Sittard are playing with more confidence, having secured four victories over the same period. The odds suggest a tight contest with a strong likelihood of both teams finding the back of the net.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 03 March 2024 and ended with a 5-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative look at the statistics from that encounter (Fortuna Sittard were the hosts):
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- corners: 6 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Excelsior and Fortuna Sittard:
- 20 matches played;
- home victories - 9, away wins - 5, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 38 against 28;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.2, in the 2nd half - 2.1;
- average total goals per match - 3.3.
Head-to-head statistics Excelsior - Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eredivisie, with Heerenveen hosting Excelsior. The game concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Excelsior vs Heerenveen):
- possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 17 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Excelsior, despite their position in the table, have the ability to surprise opponents with their grit and tenacity on the field. The team is going through challenging times: they have managed just two wins in their last five matches, suffering three defeats. Their most recent game ended in a loss, but the previous victory could serve as a source of inspiration for Excelsior's players. Despite their inconsistent form (+1 goal difference), the team is eager to improve both offensively and defensively. Their style of play relies on quick tempo changes and exploiting wing attacks.
Match Results: Excelsior
Fortuna Sittard Team Overview
Fortuna Sittard are showing a more consistent form with three wins in their last five matches, despite two losses (+2 on balance). Their most recent match ended in a victory, boosting the team's confidence ahead of the upcoming clash. They focus on a counter-attacking style, emphasizing quick transitions from defense to offense. It's also noteworthy that Fortuna consistently finds the back of the net both at home and away-9 out of their last 10 head-to-head encounters have featured fewer than two goals from the visiting side.
Match Results: Fortuna Sittard
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- First-half wins at home - 6; for the visitors - 0; draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.2;
- Today's home team averages 0.55 goals, while the visitors average 0.65.
First-half Stats: Excelsior (home) vs Fortuna Sittard (away)
- Games played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 1 (25%) vs 3 (75%);
- Draws: 3 (75%) vs 1 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.25;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7).
- Excelsior have scored in the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Fortuna Sittard.
- Fortuna Sittard have conceded in the first half in their last 7 away matches (Eredivisie).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 5, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 2 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 25% vs 50%;
- Losses: 6 vs 3;
- Draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 7 vs 3;
- Draws: 0 vs 3.
- Excelsior have not lost at home in their last 10 head-to-head matches against Fortuna Sittard.
- Fortuna Sittard have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 away matches (Eredivisie).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.9, away team - 1.4;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.3;
- Both teams scored: overall - 13 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard
- Average tournament total: 3 vs 3.13;
- Average goals scored: 0.88 vs 1.63;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.75;
- Average second-half total: 0.38 vs 0.88;
- Excelsior: average home total in the tournament - 0.75;
- Fortuna Sittard: average away total in the tournament - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Fortuna Sittard score less than 1.5 goals away in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head encounters with Excelsior.
Corners Prediction
Excelsior: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.63; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; at home - 5.2.
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.63, away - 2.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; away - 3.2.
- Excelsior take more than 4.5 corners at home in 14 of their last 16 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.8 (0.9 for the home team and 0.9 for the away team);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 1.5 (0.7 for the home team and 0.8 for the away team).
Excelsior: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.38; at home - 1.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.38, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Both teams scored overall - 13 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard
- Total matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 5;
- BTTS for Excelsior at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS for Fortuna Sittard away - 3 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS for Excelsior at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Fortuna Sittard away - 4 (80%).
- Fortuna Sittard both score and concede in their last six out of seven away matches (Eredivisie).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and statistical trends, we can expect both sides to actively create scoring opportunities. Excelsior need points to escape the relegation zone, so they'll be motivated to attack from the first to the final whistle. However, their defense remains a weak spot, as the number of goals conceded highlights issues behind the opposition's attacking line. Given this context, a reasonable bet would be on both teams to score - a trend observed in almost all of Fortuna's recent away matches (6 out of 7). This underscores the likelihood of an open game without one side clearly dominating the other. Our bet is on both teams to score.No comments
Betting Tips: Excelsior - Fortuna Sittard
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