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NEC vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
NEC
0 – 1
Full Time
Fortuna Sittard
Sun 15 May 2022 · 12:30 UTC Stadion De Goffert HT 45' · FT 45'
Lasse Schone 29' Y
Y 36' Samy Baghdadi
Y 72' Lisandro Semedo
Y 83' Lisandro Semedo
Y 90' Dimitrios Siovas

Overview

Match Preview

NEC vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.

Match Details

  • Referee Erwin Zeinstra
  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Mario Diks
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Rob van de Ven
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

4
3
3
NEC 10 games · Avg 3.4 goals Fortuna Sittard
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-15 NEC 0–1 Fortuna Sittard 2021-10-02 Fortuna Sittard 1–3 NEC

Recent Form

NEC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May Fortuna Sittard H 0–1 L
11 May PSV A 2–3 L
08 May Go Ahead Eagles H 1–0 W
29 Apr FC Utrecht A 0–1 L
23 Apr AFC Ajax H 0–1 L
09 Apr FC Twente '65 H 0–2 L
Fortuna Sittard
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May NEC A 1–0 W
11 May SBV Vitesse H 1–2 L
07 May FC Twente '65 A 2–1 W
01 May Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–3 L
24 Apr Go Ahead Eagles H 1–0 W
16 Apr Sparta Rotterdam H 3–0 W

Season Stats

NEC Fortuna Sittard
#6 Position #2
3 Points 4
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
5 Scored 5
3 Conceded 3
+2 GD +2
1.50 PPG 2.00
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
NEC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season

NEC are 6th (3 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 2nd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

NEC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' Temperatures are rising at Stadion De Goffert as NEC face off against Fortuna Sittard in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bart van Rooij, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion De Goffert with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 10' Fortuna Sittard is showing some good football. However, Fortuna Sittard are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 14' A stunning finish from Zian Flemming — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 24' NEC have won 233 goals from 171 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 29' That is a Yellow card for NEC. Lasse Schone will be fuming at that decision.
  • 34' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortuna Sittard needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 36' A moment of madness from Samy Baghdadi on 36 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fortuna Sittard will be frustrated.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sjors Ultee will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Lisandro Semedo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Samy Baghdadi on 46 minute.
  • 47' The Fortuna Sittard manager makes a substitution. Samy Baghdadi departs to be replaced by Lisandro Semedo.
  • 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogier Meijer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' 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 Mats Seuntjens suffering a number of foals already.
  • 59' The whistle greets Mikkel Duelund as he departs to be replaced by Javier Vet.
  • 60' Time for substitution for NEC. Mikkel Duelund is replaced by Javier Vet.
  • 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 70' NEC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortuna Sittard's shape.
  • 72' Fortuna Sittard receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
  • 74' Fresh legs for Fortuna Sittard! Charlison Benschop comes on to replace Paul Gladon.
  • 75' Charlison Benschop gets the nod from Fortuna Sittard. He replaces Paul Gladon and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortuna Sittard that had 265 games and scored 303 goals.
  • 81' George Cox is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mickael Tirpan at the 81 minute mark.
  • 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lisandro Semedo on 83.
  • 86' Time for substitution for NEC. Jonathan Okita is replaced by Edgar Barreto.
  • 88' Time for substitution for NEC. Jonathan Okita is replaced by Edgar Barreto.
  • 90' Fortuna Sittard player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 0-1 the final result. NEC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

NEC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogier Meijer

Fortuna Sittard Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sjors Ultee

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.73 NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for: NEC or Fortuna Sittard 74% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
NEC37% Draw26% Fortuna Sittard37%
Actual: Fortuna Sittard win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

NEC or Draw
63%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
63%
NEC or Fortuna Sittard
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
NEC30% Draw42% Fortuna Sittard28%
Actual: Fortuna Sittard win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
5%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.9%

Asian Handicap — NEC

Handicap NEC covers Push Fortuna Sittard covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 18% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 18% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

NEC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
19% ✗

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