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FC Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
Sat 19 Dec 2020 · 20:00 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45+1' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Fortuna SittardEredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Jan de Vries
  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Jermaine Lapar
  • Referee Dyon Fikkert

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 1–1 D
13 Dec PSV A 1–2 L
06 Dec ADO Den Haag H 1–1 D
29 Nov Feyenoord Rotterdam A 1–1 D
21 Nov PEC Zwolle A 1–1 D
08 Nov AFC Ajax H 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec FC Utrecht A 1–1 D
11 Dec Heracles Almelo A 2–1 W
05 Dec Willem II Tilburg H 3–2 W
29 Nov SBV Vitesse A 0–2 L
22 Nov Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–3 L
06 Nov PEC Zwolle H 2–2 D

Season Stats

FC Utrecht Fortuna Sittard
#6 Position #8
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Utrecht is hosting Fortuna Sittard for another epic battle.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' Fortuna Sittard are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Yanick van Osch has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 50' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for George Cox suffering a number of foals already.
  • 52' FC Utrecht is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mimoun Mahi on 52.
  • 57' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortuna Sittard backline.
  • 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 63' A goal from the Germany international Sebastian Polter! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-1!
  • 68' Fortuna Sittard come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 69' The whistle greets Bart Ramselaar as he departs to be replaced by Eljero Elia.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Jorrit Smeets. He replaces Emil Hansson on 74 minute.
  • 79' 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.
  • 80' Giovanni Troupee is replacing Mark van der Maarel for the FC Utrecht side.
  • 82' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Mark van der Maarel is replaced by Giovanni Troupee.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Gyrano Kerk. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 86' Poor challenge from Martin Angha. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Sebastian Polter. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • The final score is 1-1.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.83 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55 Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + FC Utrecht or Draw 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht40% Draw37% Fortuna Sittard23%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 72%
28%
± 1.5 41%
59%
± 2.5 17%
83%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
77%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
60%
FC Utrecht or Fortuna Sittard
63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht22% Draw65% Fortuna Sittard13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27.9%
1 – 0
19.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
2.2%
2 – 2
1.5%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
0.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push Fortuna Sittard covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 10% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 25% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 79% 21%
+1 79% 16% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
58%
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
44%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.