Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction 25 April 2026
🔊 Can Heerenveen hold onto their spot in the European competition zone by the end of the 31st round of the Eredivisie? On Saturday, they host Fortuna, who also wouldn't mind closing in on that 8th place, though they currently trail by a significant margin of eight points. Recent results haven't been encouraging for the club either, with just one win in their last five matches. An easy three points for Heerenveen? Let's assess the odds in our editorial's prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Fortuna Sittard):
- ball possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Heerenveen and Fortuna Sittard:
- played 16 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 6, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 27 against 26;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.63, in the 2nd half - 1.69;
- average total goals in the match - 3.31.
Head-to-head statistics Heerenveen - Fortuna Sittard
Heerenveen Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - AZ Alkmaar, away team - Heerenveen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here's the game statistics (Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 10.
In the previous round of the Eredivisie, Heerenveen's impressive run of five unbeaten matches, which included four victories, came to an end. AZ Alkmaar were the ones to halt their streak with a 2-0 win. Despite this setback, Heerenveen have managed to maintain their position on the cusp of the European competition zone, although their lead over Groningen has been reduced to just two points. However, their prospects of getting back to winning ways are quite promising, as the upcoming round will be played at home. On their own turf, Heerenveen's successful streak remains unbroken, with the team securing maximum points in their last four home matches.
Match Results: Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Fortuna Sittard, away - NAC Breda). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Fortuna Sittard vs NAC Breda):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Fortuna are showing inconsistent form, with just one win in their last five matches, highlighting their current struggles. In this Eredivisie campaign, the team have been scoring at a disappointingly low rate-just over one goal per match-while conceding significantly more (1.83 goals per game). However, on the road, the Sittard side always put up a fight. Although away victories are hard to come by, they rarely fail to find the back of the net, scoring in 6 of their last 7 away games.
Match Results: Fortuna Sittard
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 6, draws - 3.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 12 vs 10;
- win percentage: 40% vs 33%;
- losses: 10 vs 14;
- draws: 8 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Fortuna Sittard won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games against Heerenveen (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.69, the guests - 1.63;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.31;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard
- average total in the tournament: 3.43 vs 3.3;
- average total goals scored: 1.77 vs 1.47;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.77 vs 0.77;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.7;
- Heerenveen: average total at home in the tournament - 2.07;
- Fortuna Sittard: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 3.25) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 11 Heerenveen games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 10 Heerenveen games (Eredivisie).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 13 of last 15 Fortuna Sittard games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Fortuna Sittard games (Eredivisie).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Fortuna Sittard away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Heerenveen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.53; at home field - 5.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 5.
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.47, away - 3.87;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 4.
- Heerenveen have taken under 6.5 corners in 12 of last 14 games (Eredivisie).
- Heerenveen have taken under 6.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 23;
- number of BTTS matches for Heerenveen at home - 12 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Fortuna Sittard away - 11 (73%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for Heerenveen at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Fortuna Sittard away - 4 (80%).
- Fortuna Sittard have scored and conceded in 14 of last 15 games.
- Fortuna Sittard have scored and conceded in 13 of last 14 games (Eredivisie).
- Fortuna Sittard have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/271, 11.1%);
- Heerenveen at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 1:1 , 2:1 , 2:2 (2/15, 13.3%);
- Fortuna Sittard away most often play: 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:0 , 2:1 (2/15, 13.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.36% (odds 7.5)
1:1 - 8.05% (odds 8.5)
3:1 - 7.55% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Heerenveen are in strong form on their home turf, boasting a streak of four consecutive wins. However, Fortuna have their own strengths: the team rarely suffers heavy defeats thanks to decent defensive performances, having conceded only five more goals than their upcoming opponents (55 compared to 50 over 30 matches). Notably, Fortuna also play tightly against Heerenveen, avoiding a loss by more than one goal in 9 out of the last 10 head-to-head encounters. This is where we suggest placing your bet. Our prediction: Fortuna Sittard to win with a +1.5 handicap.No comments
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