NEC vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
NEC vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.
- NEC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Fortuna Sittard 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Assistant 1 Richard Brondijk
- Assistant 2 Kevin Weever (Netherlands)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | NEC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 5–2 | W |
| 14 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Dec | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
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)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — NEC and Fortuna Sittard get this one started.
- 5' NEC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortuna Sittard backline.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. NEC and Fortuna Sittard are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Fortuna Sittard are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Edouard Michut has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Robin Roefs has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' The referee calls foul for Loreintz Rosier. He receives a card.
- 34' GOAL! Sami Ouaissa fires home to make it 1-0!
- 39' What an equalizer from Loreintz Rosier!
- 43' That is a card for Fortuna Sittard. Ryan Fosso will be fuming at that decision.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Darijo Grujcic on 45 minutes.
- 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 55' It’s high time Danny Buijs made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' NEC make a change. Mees Hoedemakers trudges off to be replaced by Bryan Linssen on 62 minutes.
- 67' NEC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 69' What composure from Vito van Crooij! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alessio Da Cruz.
- 71' What a moment for Calvin Verdonk! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' Fresh legs for Fortuna Sittard! Syb Van Ottele comes on to replace Alen Halilovic.
- 77' NEC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Ouwejan is hanging Vito van Crooij on the field on 77 minute.
- 80' A change in the Fortuna Sittard ranks — Alessio Da Cruz exits the field as Edouard Michut enters on 80.
- 82' Thomas Ouwejan doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 86' Bram Nuytinck is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koki Ogawa at the 86 minute mark.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — NEC 4-1 Fortuna Sittard.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 32
- 24
-
18
Koki Ogawa ↓ Bram Nuytinck 86'
- 3
- 71
- 22
- 4
- 2
- 23
-
25
Sami Ouaissa ↓ Basar Onal 77'
Bench
-
5
Thomas Ouwejan ↑ 77'
-
30
Bryan Linssen ↑ 62'
- 20
-
17
Bram Nuytinck ↑ 86'
- 7
- 1
- 31
- 14
-
11
Basar Onal ↑ 77'
- 19
-
9
Kento Shiogai ↑ 86'
- 8
Coach
Rogier Meijer
Fortuna Sittard Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
12
Ivo Pinto ↓ Makan Aiko 75'
- 7
-
10
Alen Halilovic ↓ Syb Van Ottele 75'
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 4
- 8
- 32
- 5
-
80
Ryan Fosso ↓ Josip Mitrovic 75'
Bench
-
35
Mitchell Dijks ↑ 62'
-
6
Syb Van Ottele ↑ 75'
-
20
Edouard Michut ↑ 80'
- 85
- 71
- 38
-
11
Makan Aiko ↑ 75'
-
28
Josip Mitrovic ↑ 75'
- 77
- 40
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Roberto Gonzalez | 2 |
| Sami Ouaissa | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Koki Ogawa | 2 |
| Magnus Mattsson | 2 |
| Jonathan Okita | 1 |
| Elayis Tavsan | 1 |
| Zian Flemming | 1 |
Head to Head
NEC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.63
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: NEC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
76%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
45%
NEC or Fortuna Sittard
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 1
6.4%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
3.9%
4 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | Fortuna Sittard covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 16% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 19% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.