Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Oct 2025
Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior host Fortuna Sittard in this Dutch Eredivisie meeting at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 19 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We Predict a Tight Affair
Fortuna look a nice wager to topple Excelsior and we can take them at -112 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
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Fortuna 5-2 to the Good in Previous H2H
Excelsior have been beaten in back-to-back Eredivisie games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion. Ruben den Uil's side enjoyed just 34% possession and had two shots on target, with Irakli Yegoian bagging the goal.
Fortuna Sittard have experienced back-to-back Eredivisie road defeats. In their previous league game, they beat Volendam at home, winning 1-0 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The Sittard-Geleen team recorded 53% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Justin Lonwijk scoring the winner eight minutes after kick-off.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Fortuna had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Fortuna Sittard Stadion, they recorded a 5-2 home win over Excelsior. In the previous 5 H2H matches, we have seen three Fortuna triumphs, one Excelsior win and one draw.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Fortuna Sittard |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 17 |  Excelsior |
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 7:17 | 6 |
2 wins and 6 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Excelsior have had 42.1% possession, 349.3 passes and 3.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 16.9 attempts and 7.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.0 corners.
Top goalscorer Szymon Wlodarczyk has found the net 2 times, with Irakli Yegoian, Lewis Schouten, Mike van Duinen and Do-Young Yoon scoring 1 each. Rick Meissen, Gyan de Regt and Adam Carlen are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Stijn van Gassel managing one clean sheet.
Fortuna Sittard – Last 10 League GamesFortuna have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 1.4 goals. Danny Buijs' men average 48.2% possession, 387.9 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.
Mohammed Ihattaren has scored 3 goals, followed by Justin Lonwijk, Luka Tunjic, Paul Gladon and Makan Aiko on 2. Dimitrios Limnios, Paul Gladon and Makan Aiko have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Mattijs Branderhorst has 3 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Excelsior predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Adam Carlén, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan de Regt, Szymon Włodarczyk.
Fortuna Sittard predicted lineup (4-3-3): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Ivo Pinto, Ivan Marquez, Shawn Adewoye, Jasper Dahlhaus, Ryan Fosso, Justin Lonwijk, Philip Brittijn, Dimitrios Limnios, Kaj Sierhuis, Kristoffer Peterson.
Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
Fortuna +0.25 at -112 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Eredivisie clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.
The latest Eredivisie team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard league stats:
Fortuna +0.25 Probability
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re going for Fortuna at +850 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna) has finished without a shot on goal in eight consecutive Eredivisie matches on the road. On this basis, we can take betting odds of -102 that this Shots on Target bet doesn’t cover the line.
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Justin Lonwijk (Fortuna) has racked up two goals in his past five Eredivisie games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +600 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
There has been under 10.5 corners in five consecutive Excelsior matches. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -143.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Excelsior Have the Shortest Odds to Win
With the bookies giving them a 46% probability of winning, Excelsior might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +117 when it comes to triumphing in this Eredivisie clash. If you want to back the outsider, Fortuna Sittard are available at +205.
If you fancy Excelsior but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -164. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Fortuna at +120 on the Draw No Bet market.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is on offer at -172 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Nesto Groen Favourite to Score the First Goal
The First Goalscorer favourite is Nesto Groen at +575. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Excelsior League Stats
Fortuna Sittard League Stats
- 2 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 8 matches
- 1 win and 3 defeats in the previous 4 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.88 goals scored and 2.13 conceded in the previous 8 matches
- An average of 0.75 goals scored and 1.25 conceded in the previous 4 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 8 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 4 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 8 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 4 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 8 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 4 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.63 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 8 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 4 home matches
- An average of 8.63 corners awarded in the last 8 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 4 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 8 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 2 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 corners awarded and 7.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.13% possession in the last 8 matches
- An average of 41.00% possession in the last 4 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 8 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are Szymon Wlodarczyk (2), Derensili Sanches Fernandes (1), Do-Young Yoon (1)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Adam Carlen (1), Gyan de Regt (1), Rick Meissen (1)
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Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard team news before placing your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Fortuna Sittard Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Fortuna Sittard Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Excelsior Lineups
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 22 |
| 2 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25:11 | 19 |
| 3 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17:10 | 16 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17:12 | 15 |
| 5 | Groningen | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14:11 | 15 |
| 6 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22:14 | 13 |
| 7 | Twente | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14:11 | 13 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Utrecht | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Go Ahead E. | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14:14 | 10 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:22 | 10 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:13 | 9 |
| 13 | Volendam | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9:13 | 7 |
| 14 | Telstar | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 15 | NAC Breda | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:14 | 7 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:15 | 7 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7:17 | 6 |
| 18 | Heracles | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7:20 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajax | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:6 | 9 |
| 5 | Groningen | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:7 | 8 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:8 | 8 |
| 8 | Utrecht | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 9 | PSV | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 7 |
| 10 | Twente | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 11 | NAC Breda | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Volendam | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Telstar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:9 | 4 |
| 15 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 16 | Heracles | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 18 | PEC Zwolle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | 3 |
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