Fortuna Sittard vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortuna Sittard vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
- Fortuna Sittard 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
- Assistant 2 Kevin Weever (Netherlands)
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 18.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Nov | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
Fortuna Sittard this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fortuna Sittard Stadion!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortuna Sittard and RKC Waalwijk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Netherlands international Reuven Niemeijer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' RKC Waalwijk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' It’s high time Danny Buijs made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Julian Lelieveld.
- 35' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Julian Lelieveld exits the field as Jurien Gaari enters on 37.
- 41' RKC Waalwijk receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 41.
- 46' Another change for RKC Waalwijk made on 46 minute. Denilho Cleonise leaves to be changed by Zakaria Bakkali.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' Another substitution for RKC Waalwijk to replace Chris Lokesa by Reuven Niemeijer on 58 minute.
- 63' RKC Waalwijk come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 68' Fortuna Sittard are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Siemen Voet on 72 minutes.
- 74' The Fortuna Sittard manager makes a substitution. Mitchell Dijks departs to be replaced by Siemen Voet.
- 77' Kaj Sierhuis makes way for Ragnar Oratmangoen at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortuna Sittard.
- 82' 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.
- 87' Brilliant from the ! Tijjani Noslin makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 87.
- 88' Fortuna Sittard receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 90' The crowd applauds Inigo Cordoba as he leaves the pitch. Remy Vita steps in for Fortuna Sittard.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
- 9
- 19
-
7
Inigo Cordoba ↓ Remy Vita 90'
- 10
-
35
Mitchell Dijks ↓ Siemen Voet 46'
- 31
- 6
- 14
- 77
- 3
Bench
- 20
- 15
- 22
-
34
Ragnar Oratmangoen ↑ 77'
- 1
- 24
-
2
Siemen Voet ↑ 46'
-
61
Remy Vita ↑ 90'
-
32
Loreintz Rosier ↑ 77'
- 11
-
39
Milan Robberechts ↑ 90'
- 17
Coach
Danny Buijs
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 28
- 3
- 24
-
2
Julian Lelieveld ↓ Jurien Gaari 37'
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 4
- 7
- 6
-
14
Chris Lokesa ↓ Reuven Niemeijer 58'
Bench
- 13
-
23
Jurien Gaari ↑ 37'
-
27
Reuven Niemeijer ↑ 58'
-
11
Zakaria Bakkali ↑ 46'
-
19
Richonell Margaret ↑ 58'
- 35
- 22
- 5
- 8
- 21
- 30
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michiel Kramer | 4 |
| Mats Seuntjens | 3 |
| Lisandro Semedo | 2 |
| Alessio Da Cruz | 2 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
| Vitalie Damascan | 2 |
| Sebastian Polter | 1 |
| Tijjani Noslin | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortuna Sittard Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortuna Sittard win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard or Draw
75%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
54%
Fortuna Sittard or RKC Waalwijk
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Fortuna Sittard
| Handicap | Fortuna Sittard covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

