FC Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Fortuna Sittard 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Patrick Langkamp
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Roy de Nas
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | FC Emmen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | ADO Den Haag | A | 0–5 | L |
| 03 Apr | VVV Venlo | A | 6–2 | W |
| 31 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | NAC Breda | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | VVV Venlo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–5 | L |
| 03 Apr | ADO Den Haag | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | Fortuna Sittard | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 5 | Points | 13 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 1 / 2 |
| 11 | Scored | 13 |
| 24 | Conceded | 14 |
| -13 | GD | -1 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 14% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 6th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fortuna Sittard
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/3
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
Fortuna Sittard
| Mohammed Ihattaren | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lequincio Zeefuik | 3 G | 1 A |
| Anthony Descotte | 2 G | |
| Philip Brittijn | 2 G | |
| Edouard Michut | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard has kicked off!
- 4' Gyrano Kerk puts FC Utrecht on the lead.
- 9' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 14' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Utrecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' FC Utrecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortuna Sittard's shape.
- 24' A quiet spell here at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' Nicolas Gavory has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 34' Fortuna Sittard is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kai Heerings.
- 44' Magnificent from Andrija Balic! That is 2 goals in 458 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 49' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 53' It’s a booking for Fortuna Sittard player. Mica Pinto gets a Yellow card.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' Willem Janssen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 65' The whistle greets Riechedly Bazoer as he departs to be replaced by Jean-Christophe Bahebeck.
- 68' Gyrano Kerk is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 70' Fortuna Sittard manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Amadou Ciss is hanging Jorrit Smeets on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 77' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Sander van de Streek departs to be replaced by Lukas Gortler.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Lars Hutten. He replaces Mark Diemers on 78 minute.
- 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lazaros Lamprou is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
- 87' The Fortuna Sittard bench stirs into life. Mica Pinto is withdrawn and Lisandro Semedo gets his opportunity.
- 90' Nick Venema makes way for Cyriel Dessers at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- Another three points for FC Utrecht.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 22
- 7
-
29
Nick Venema ↓ Cyriel Dessers 90'
- 8
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 16
- 2
- 6
- 28
-
27
Lukas Gortler ↑ 77'
-
19
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck ↑ 65'
-
11
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 90'
- 26
- 33
Coach
Dick Advocaat
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
- 8
-
10
Mark Diemers ↓ Lars Hutten 78'
- 5
- 77
-
23
Mica Pinto C ↓ Lisandro Semedo 87'
- 97
- 4
-
6
Jorrit Smeets ↓ Amadou Ciss 70'
- 19
- 15
Bench
- 31
- 17
- 30
- 1
- 2
- 13
-
25
Lars Hutten ↑ 78'
-
14
Lisandro Semedo ↑ 87'
-
20
Amadou Ciss ↑ 70'
- 28
Coach
Rene Eijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anastasios Douvikas | 6 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Sander van de Streek | 3 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Tijjani Noslin | 2 |
| Zian Flemming | 2 |
| Taylor Booth | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 2 |
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or Fortuna Sittard 78% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
65%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
56%
FC Utrecht or Fortuna Sittard
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.9%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
3 – 3
3.3%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | Fortuna Sittard covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 11% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 17% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.