FC Emmen vs Fortuna Sittard, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Emmen vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie .
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Fortuna Sittard 12 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Johan Hubers
- Referee Nicky Siebert
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Freek van Herk
12 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 13.9 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–3 | D |
| 30 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | VBV De Graafschap | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | FC Emmen | A | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | H | 4–4 | D |
| 16 Sep | NAC Breda | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fortuna Sittard
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/4
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/3
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fortuna Sittard
| Anthony Descotte | 5 G | |
| Mohammed Ihattaren | 4 G | 4 A |
| Lequincio Zeefuik | 3 G | 1 A |
| Philip Brittijn | 2 G | |
| Edouard Michut | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Emmen is hosting Fortuna Sittard for another epic battle.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The travelling Fortuna Sittard supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Emmen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' A moment of madness from Alexander Bannink on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Emmen will be frustrated.
- 24' Kjell Scherpen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Emmen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Emmen that had 129 games and scored 160 goals.
- 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Wessel Dammers makes it 0-1.
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicklas Pedersen on 41 minutes.
- 42' Poor challenge from Nicklas Pedersen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The whistle greets Marco Ospitalieri as he departs to be replaced by Mica Pinto.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' Fortuna Sittard fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' A tactical swap from FC Emmen — Jafar Arias on, Nicklas Pedersen off on 57 minutes.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' Jafar Arias does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Emmen surge ahead!
- 70' Magnificent from Lisandro Semedo! That is 14 goals in 277 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' Glenn Bijl was booked on 72.
- 73' Goal! Alexander Bannink scores his 6 goal in 129 matches.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Caner Cavlan on 75 minutes.
- 76' A tactical swap from Fortuna Sittard — Finn Stokkers on, Jorrit Smeets off on 76 minutes.
- 78' Branislav Ninaj catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 78.
- 80' Finn Stokkers makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Fortuna Sittard are in front.
- 84' Fresh legs for FC Emmen! Tim Siekman comes on to replace Hilal Ben Moussa.
- 87' The FC Emmen manager makes a substitution. Michael Chacon departs to be replaced by Wouter Marinus.
- 90' What a moment for Jose Rodriguez! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- The points are shared — FC Emmen 3-3 Fortuna Sittard. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Nicklas Pedersen ↓ Jafar Arias 57'
- 12
- 4
- 23
- 13
- 10
-
20
Michael Chacon ↓ Wouter Marinus 87'
-
8
Hilal Ben Moussa ↓ Tim Siekman 84'
- 5
- 6
- 22
Bench
- 15
- 17
- 32
-
7
Wouter Marinus ↑ 87'
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 57'
- 26
- 1
-
3
Tim Siekman ↑ 84'
- 2
- 30
- 14
Coach
Dick Lukkien
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 17
- 9
- 10
- 5
- 77
- 34
- 3
-
13
Marco Ospitalieri ↓ Mica Pinto 46'
-
6
Jorrit Smeets ↓ Finn Stokkers 76'
- 14
Bench
-
23
Mica Pinto ↑ 46'
-
97
Lazaros Lamprou ↑ 46'
- 1
- 27
- 2
- 4
- 26
- 25
-
19
Finn Stokkers ↑ 76'
- 7
Coach
Rene Eijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lisandro Semedo | 3 |
| Richairo Zivkovic | 2 |
| Sergio Pena | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Dimitrios Emmanouilidis | 1 |
| Jose Rodriguez | 1 |
| Alexander Bannink | 1 |
| Glenn Bijl | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.93
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for:
FC Emmen or Fortuna Sittard 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
66%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
59%
FC Emmen or Fortuna Sittard
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Emmen win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | Fortuna Sittard covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

