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Fortuna Sittard vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
Sat 30 Jan 2021 · 19:00 UTC Fortuna Sittard Stadion HT 45+5' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Fortuna Sittard vs VVV VenloEredivisie at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee Rogier Honig
  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Referee Van der Eijk
7 games this season 🟨 0.1/game 3.4 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan VVV Venlo H 3–2 W
27 Jan RKC Waalwijk A 2–1 W
24 Jan AFC Ajax H 1–2 L
16 Jan PEC Zwolle A 2–0 W
13 Jan Sparta Rotterdam H 0–1 L
10 Jan SC Heerenveen A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan Fortuna Sittard A 2–3 L
27 Jan SBV Vitesse H 4–1 W
24 Jan FC Twente '65 A 1–0 W
17 Jan SC Heerenveen H 1–1 D
13 Jan ADO Den Haag A 4–1 W
10 Jan Willem II Tilburg H 2–1 W

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fortuna Sittard
0-15
2/
16-30
/1
31-45
1/
46-60
/1
61-75
/1
76+
2/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fortuna Sittard to score. At the same time, VVV Venlo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' VVV Venlo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortuna Sittard and VVV Venlo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hans de Koning might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Vito van Crooij has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' The referee shows Fortuna Sittard player a Yellow card on 25.
  • 27' Martin Angha picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 32' The travelling VVV Venlo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thorsten Kirschbaum on 33.
  • 33' The Netherlands Zian Flemming breaks the deadlock on 33 minutes. 1-0!
  • 35' The deadlock is broken! Zian Flemming gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
  • 35' Controversy at the stadium! Thorsten Kirschbaum argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 36' The referee calls foul for Thorsten Kirschbaum. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortuna Sittard and VVV Venlo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' Giorgos Giakoumakis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' Fortuna Sittard is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 55' The 30-year-old Lisandro Semedo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kristopher da Graca.
  • 58' What composure from Mats Seuntjens! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 60' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Yahcuroo Roemer is replaced by Torino Hunte on 60 minute.
  • 61' A change in the VVV Venlo ranks — Christos Donis exits the field as Jafar Arias enters on 61.
  • 63' Giorgos Giakoumakis doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 67' Fortuna Sittard receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 67.
  • 72' VVV Venlo is showing some good football. However, VVV Venlo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 77' Aruba international Joshua John has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Roy Gelmi as he leaves the pitch. Joshua John steps in for VVV Venlo.
  • 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jafar Arias made 129 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Zinedine Machach as he leaves the pitch. Chris Kum steps in for VVV Venlo.
  • 90' Jorrit Smeets gets the nod from Fortuna Sittard. He replaces Mats Seuntjens and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' The Netherlands Ben Rienstra breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 4-1!
  • VVV Venlo will have plenty to reflect on. Fortuna Sittard were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56 Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for: Fortuna Sittard or VVV Venlo 74% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortuna Sittard43% Draw26% VVV Venlo31%
Actual: Fortuna Sittard win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Fortuna Sittard or Draw
69%
Draw or VVV Venlo
57%
Fortuna Sittard or VVV Venlo
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortuna Sittard29% Draw44% VVV Venlo27%
Actual: Fortuna Sittard win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Fortuna Sittard

Handicap Fortuna Sittard covers Push VVV Venlo covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% 61%
+0.5 66% 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
25%
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
22%

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