Fortuna Sittard vs VVV Venlo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortuna Sittard vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
- Fortuna Sittard 12 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Rogier Honig
- Referee Terry Hoekstra
- Referee Christiaan Bax
18 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 1 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 Mar | FC Emmen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 2–6 | L |
| 31 Mar | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | PSV | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
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' Temperatures are rising at Fortuna Sittard Stadion as Fortuna Sittard face off against VVV Venlo in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 11' What a moment for Andrij Novakovich! That strike on 11 puts his side firmly in control.
- 16' Fortuna Sittard currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fortuna Sittard must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' Fortuna Sittard player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Fortuna Sittard in their trying to find a way past VVV Venlo's compact .
- 37' Alexei Coselev needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortuna Sittard side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 47' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortuna Sittard and VVV Venlo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Post argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' VVV Venlo make a change. Tino-Sven Susic trudges off to be replaced by Ralf Seuntjens on 63 minutes.
- 68' Fortuna Sittard is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' A tactical swap from VVV Venlo — Jay-Roy Grot on, Evert Linthorst off on 71 minutes.
- 76' VVV Venlo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' Another change for VVV Venlo made on 80 minute. Josimar Lima leaves to be changed by Damian van Bruggen.
- 81' Jay-Roy Grot has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Jorrit Smeets is booked for Fortuna Sittard — Yellow card on 84.
- 86' Time for substitution for Fortuna Sittard. Lazaros Lamprou is replaced by Djibril Dianessy.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Fortuna Sittard 1-1 VVV Venlo.
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 30
- 77
- 23
- 97
- 4
- 6
- 15
Bench
- 31
- 17
- 27
- 2
- 13
- 25
-
11
Djibril Dianessy ↑ 86'
- 19
- 14
- 20
- 28
Coach
Rene Eijer
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 13
- 4
- 6
-
29
Evert Linthorst ↓ Jay-Roy Grot 71'
- 10
- 19
- 31
- 26
- 15
Bench
-
11
Jay-Roy Grot ↑ 71'
- 14
- 16
- 22
- 17
-
20
Damian van Bruggen ↑ 80'
- 25
-
9
Ralf Seuntjens ↑ 63'
- 8
- 35
- 34
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Zian Flemming | 3 |
| Mark Diemers | 3 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 2 |
| Mats Seuntjens | 2 |
| Peniel Mlapa | 2 |
| Ralf Seuntjens | 1 |
| Finn Stokkers | 1 |
| Ben Rienstra | 1 |
Fortuna Sittard Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
Fortuna Sittard or VVV Venlo 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard or Draw
68%
Draw or VVV Venlo
61%
Fortuna Sittard or VVV Venlo
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortuna Sittard win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Fortuna Sittard
| Handicap | Fortuna Sittard covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.
