Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2026

Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Excelsior Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -135

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We’ll chance Excelsior +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Fortuna. A win delivers a payout at -135 although a draw would still land a return.

Read our complete Fortuna vs Excelsior betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Preview

Fortuna Sittard welcome Excelsior to Fortuna Sittard Stadion, with kick-off set for 06:15 on Sunday 25 October.

Fortuna Sittard faced NEC Nijmegen away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadion De Goffert. The Sittard-Geleen outfit ended up with just 26% possession and had three shots on target, while Anthony Descotte scored both goals.

Excelsior have now lost back-to-back league games. On the road in their previous Eredivisie appearance, Heerenveen won 4-0 at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Kralingers were 48% in the possession stakes and recorded one shot on goal.

H2H: 2-1 Fortuna Triumph in Previous Head-to-Head

The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of home side Fortuna when they last played Excelsior, with the clash taking place at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The 7 past H2H meetings have involved four Fortuna victories, one draw and two Excelsior wins.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Fortuna Sittard	9	4	3	2	16	17	-1	16:17	15
10	Excelsior	9	3	2	4	16	18	-2	16:18	11

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Fortuna have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Danny Buijs' team have averaged 35.9% possession, 320.7 passes and 2.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 18.5 attempts and 7.8 corners.

Top goalscorer is Anthony Descotte on 5 goals, while Mohammed Ihattaren and Lequincio Zeefuik have both bagged 3. Mohammed Ihattaren has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Mattijs Branderhorst has one clean sheet.

Excelsior have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 11.3 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Rotterdam side average 43.1% possession, 389.5 passes, 3.6 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts.

We’ve seen Irakli Yegoian, Aymen Sliti, David Garden and Noah Naujoks score 3 goals each. Irakli Yegoian has had 5 assists, with Stijn van Gassel notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Sittard predicted lineup (5-3-2): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Ivo Pinto, Syb van Ottele, Rodrigo Guth, Philip Brittijn, Justin Hubner, Sven Simons, Edouard Michut, Shiloh 't Zand, Anthony Descotte, Lequincio Zeefuik.

Excelsior predicted lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Eric da Silva Moreira, Casper Widell, Jan Plug, Simon Janssen, Irakli Yegoian, Rick Meissen, Lennard Hartjes, Aymen Sliti, David Garden, Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson.

Main Match Prediction

Excelsior look a quality wager for this Eredivisie encounter and we can bet the away team at -135 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Excelsior in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Excelsior in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 12 of their last 18 games at home.

The Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

The top betting apps make it a 57.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortuna 1 - 2 Excelsior

An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Excelsior at odds of +700. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shiloh 't Zand Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna) has registered a minimum of one shot on goal in six of his past eight Eredivisie matches. We are in favour of betting the -147 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Shiloh 't Zand Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

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Aymen Sliti to Score +300

Aymen Sliti (Excelsior) has racked up two goals in his past five Eredivisie games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +300.

Latest Aymen Sliti Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -132

It has now been five consecutive Fortuna Sittard home games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. The amount of corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -132.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fortuna

Total

10.30 2.50 7.80

Home

11.70 4.20 7.50

Away

9.20 2.50 6.70

Excelsior

Total

8.60 3.60 5.00

Home

8.50 4.40 4.10

Away

9.40 3.70 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

Fortuna Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Excelsior Corners

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+112

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+650

2

-133

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Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you’re looking to wager Excelsior to secure victory in the Eredivisie, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +175. Fortuna Sittard are on offer at betting odds of +135 and the draw is +250.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Fortuna at -143 or instead go for Excelsior at -102.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is on offer at -213 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred wager when it comes to Eredivisie games. The best football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+250

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+130

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-357

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+150

David Garden is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +475 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +150.

David Garden (Excelsior)

First

+475

Anytime

+150

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

First

+475

Anytime

+155

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+180

Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna)

First

+550

Anytime

+185

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+600

Anytime

+190

Anthony Descotte (Fortuna)

First

+650

Anytime

+210

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+210

Ole Romeny (Fortuna)

First

+750

Anytime

+250

Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna)

First

+750

Anytime

+250

Ilano Silva Timas (Excelsior)

First

+850

Anytime

+300

Yaqub Finey (Excelsior)

First

+850

Anytime

+300

Aymen Sliti (Excelsior)

First

+900

Anytime

+300

Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson (Excelsior)

First

+950

Anytime

+310

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Excelsior)

First

+1100

Anytime

+390

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

First

+1400

Anytime

+450

Daniel van Vianen (Excelsior)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Philip Brittijn (Fortuna)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Edouard Michut (Fortuna)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Eric da Silva Moreira (Excelsior)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Justin Hubner (Fortuna)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Simon Janssen (Excelsior)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Giuliano Cairo (Excelsior)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Anthony Descotte (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Ole Romeny (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Ilano Silva Timas (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Yaqub Finey (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Aymen Sliti (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

David Garden (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Daniel van Vianen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Edouard Michut (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Philip Brittijn (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Eric da Silva Moreira (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Justin Hubner (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Simon Janssen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Giuliano Cairo (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-

David Garden (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

-233

Under 2.5

-

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Anthony Descotte (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-

Ole Romeny (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-370

Under 1.5

-

Ilano Silva Timas (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Yaqub Finey (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Aymen Sliti (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Daniel van Vianen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Philip Brittijn (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Edouard Michut (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Eric da Silva Moreira (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Justin Hubner (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Simon Janssen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Giuliano Cairo (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
Fortuna haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The Sittard-Geleen outfit have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

Excelsior haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches on the road. The Kralingers have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When the teams previously met at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Fortuna defeated Excelsior 2-1. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Fortuna have won each and every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Fortuna Sittard Home Stats		3-2-5	3.50	1.40	2.10	7	3	9	1
Excelsior Away Stats		4-4-2	3.80	2.10	1.70	9	1	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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