Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction 1 February 2026
🔊 Can Heracles Almelo break their losing streak? In the 21st round of the Eredivisie, Heracles will host Fortuna Sittard. The home side are currently at the bottom of the table but are eager to avoid relegation. Fortuna, on the other hand, sit comfortably in ninth place. Both teams are known for their attacking style, which could lead to a high-scoring match. The key question will be whether Heracles can shore up their defense against the visitors' dynamic attack.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 29 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Fortuna Sittard):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Heracles Almelo and Fortuna Sittard:
- played 14 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 4, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 23 against 16;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.29, in the 2nd half - 1.5;
- average total goals in the match - 2.79.
Head-to-head statistics Heracles - Fortuna Sittard
Heracles Almelo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Feyenoord Rotterdam, away team - Heracles Almelo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:2.
Here's the game statistics (Heracles Almelo vs Feyenoord Rotterdam):
- ball possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 8;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
Heracles Almelo are facing significant challenges this season. The team have suffered five consecutive defeats and sit at the bottom of the league table. In their last ten matches, Heracles have secured only two wins, alongside six losses and two draws. During this stretch, they have averaged 1.7 goals per game but conceded significantly more-2.2 goals. The hosts primarily focus on wing attacks, yet their weak defense remains a major issue.
Match Results: Heracles Almelo
Fortuna Sittard Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Groningen, away - Fortuna Sittard). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Fortuna Sittard vs Groningen):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 16;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Fortuna Sittard are faring reasonably well in the league, despite their inconsistent results: three wins, four losses, and three draws in their last ten matches have them sitting ninth in the middle of the table. The team averages 1.6 goals scored per game while conceding nearly the same amount at 1.7. This balance enables them to stay competitive even against stronger opponents, despite the absence of a heavy attacking focus.
Match Results: Fortuna Sittard
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.29;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.43, while the visitors net 0.86.
First-Half Stats: Heracles Almelo (home) vs Fortuna Sittard (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- wins: 2 (22.22%) vs 1 (10%);
- losses: 3 (33.33%) vs 7 (70%);
- draws: 4 (44.44%) vs 2 (20%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1.6;
- Average goals conceded: 1.11 vs 1.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 6 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1) vs 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9).
- Fortuna Sittard conceded in the 1st half in 13 of last 14 away games.
- Fortuna Sittard conceded in the 1st half in last 7 games.
- Fortuna Sittard conceded in the 1st half in last 6 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 4, draws - 4.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Fortuna Sittard
- matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- win percentage: 20% vs 35%;
- losses: 14 vs 9;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Fortuna Sittard won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games against Heracles Almelo (Eredivisie).
- Fortuna Sittard won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games.
- Fortuna Sittard won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games (Eredivisie).
- Fortuna Sittard won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Fortuna Sittard won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.64, the guests - 1.14;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.79;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Fortuna Sittard
- average total in the tournament: 4 vs 3.2;
- average total goals scored: 1.4 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.7;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.8;
- Heracles Almelo: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Fortuna Sittard: average total away in the tournament - 1.3;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.8) vs 1.6 (away - 1.25).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Fortuna Sittard games.
Prediction on corners
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.3; at home field - 4.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 5.6.
Fortuna Sittard: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.55, away - 3.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 5.25.
- Heracles Almelo have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Fortuna Sittard
- number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 5 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Fortuna Sittard away - 7 (70%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Fortuna Sittard away - 3 (75%).
- Fortuna Sittard have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- Fortuna Sittard have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (22/178, 12.4%);
- Heracles Almelo at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 0:3 , 0:7 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 1:4 , 3:0 , 4:2 , 8:2 (1/9, 11.1%);
- Fortuna Sittard away most often play: 1:0 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.31% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 8.33% (odds 8.5)
2:2 - 7.92% (odds 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Heracles Almelo are facing serious defensive issues, making them vulnerable even against mid-tier clubs. A streak of five consecutive losses combined with decent scoring suggests the team struggles in transitional phases. Fortuna Sittard, on the other hand, display more consistent form and the ability to adapt to opponents, even when playing a counter-attacking style. Despite this approach, their matches consistently feature three or more goals. Given the hosts' defensive weaknesses, opting for total goals over 2.5 seems a logical choice.
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