Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2026
Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard Predictions
Fortuna are a standout wager at +1.25 for their clash against Groningen, with our money split equally between +1 and +1.5. We’re expecting the visitors to keep this contest close, so this Asian Handicap bet at odds of -128 is the way forward.
Read our in-depth Groningen vs Fortuna betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard Preview
Groningen go head-to-head with Fortuna Sittard at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 28 August.
FC Groningen were defeated on the road in their last game. PSV Eindhoven won 5-1 at Philips Stadion. Dick Lukkien's team enjoyed just 37% possession and had four shots on target, while Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson registered the goal.
Fortuna Sittard were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-0 at home to AZ Alkmaar at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The Sittard-Geleen club didn’t see much of the ball with just 28% possession and two shots on goal.
2-1 Victory for Fortuna in Pair’s Previous H2H
Fortuna had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Euroborg Stadion, they recorded a 2-1 away win over Groningen. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved five Fortuna victories, one draw and four Groningen wins.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Groningen |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 8 |  Fortuna Sittard |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5:5 | 4 |
Groningen have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. They have averaged 49.0% possession, 398.5 passes and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.5 corners from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.
Top scorers are Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson and Thom van Bergen on 3 goals, while David van der Werff has racked up 2. Thom van Bergen is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalie Etienne Vaessen has 2 clean sheets.
Fortuna have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 39.3% possession, 328.1 passes, 3.7 corners in their favour and 7.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 15.9 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.
Philip Brittijn and Kaj Sierhuis have top scored with 2, while Lequincio Zeefuik is next on 1. Dimitrios Limnios has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Jorg Schreuders, Thijmen Blokzijl, Márk Csinger, Wouter Prins, Tika de Jonge, Tygo Land, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Pelle Clement, Brynjolfur Willumsson.
Fortuna Sittard predicted lineup (4-3-3): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Siebe Wylin, Syb van Ottele, Justin Hubner, Nick de Groot, Shiloh 't Zand, Philip Brittijn, Edouard Michut, Ivo Pinto, Lequincio Zeefuik, Anthony Descotte.
Main Match Prediction
Fortuna with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this Eredivisie clash. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of -128 looking attractive.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Eredivisie team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.
According to the odds, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen) has totalled over 1.5 shots on goal in three consecutive Eredivisie matches. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the +148 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.
Anthony Descotte (Fortuna) can be wagered at +300 to score. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.
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Corners Prediction
Groningen have had under 5.5 corners in eight consecutive games. There are odds of +104 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see Groningen fall short of the line here.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Fortuna Sittard on the Asian Handicap at +1.25, both teams scoring as well as Groningen Under 5.5 corners.
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Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard 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.
At betting odds of -200, the bookies make FC Groningen probable winners and there’s a 67% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Eredivisie encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +440 about Fortuna Sittard.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Fortuna are +380 here and the draw is +155, with Groningen on offer at -112.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -182.
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Favourite Nils Eggens is +370 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Groningen have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Fortuna have gone without an away win in the last four games. The Sittard-Geleen club have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
Fortuna beat Groningen 2-1 when the teams last met at Euroborg Stadion. We’ve seen three victories each in the previous 6 H2H matches at Euroborg Stadion.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Fortuna Sittard Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.40 | 1.40 | 2.00 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
- Eredivisie: 25/01 2026 Groningen 1 Fortuna Sittard 2
- Eredivisie: 25/10 2025 Fortuna Sittard 1 Groningen 2
- Eredivisie: 16/03 2025 Groningen 1 Fortuna Sittard 0
- Eredivisie: 26/10 2024 Fortuna Sittard 1 Groningen 0
- KNVB Cup: 08/02 2024 Groningen 4 Fortuna Sittard 3
- Eredivisie: 02/04 2023 Fortuna Sittard 3 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 13/11 2022 Groningen 2 Fortuna Sittard 3
- Eredivisie: 12/02 2022 Groningen 0 Fortuna Sittard 1
- Eredivisie: 27/11 2021 Fortuna Sittard 1 Groningen 4
- Eredivisie: 28/02 2021 Groningen 1 Fortuna Sittard 0
FC Groningen League Stats
Fortuna Sittard League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 7.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 7.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 39.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 40.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Groningen this season are Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (3), Thom van Bergen (2), David van der Werff (1)
- Top Assistors for FC Groningen this season are Thom van Bergen (2), Etienne Vaessen (1), Tygo Land (1)
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Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard team news before wagering. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie and the newest injury information.
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Fortuna Sittard Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Fortuna Sittard Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
Previous Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dick Lukkien
Fortuna Sittard Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 7 |
| 3 | PSV | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 7 |
| 5 | Groningen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 6 | Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 10 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Twente | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 1 |
| 16 | Willem II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:8 | 0 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | PSV | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Feyenoord | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Ajax | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 11 | Excelsior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 13 | Telstar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 16 | Willem II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:9 | 0 |
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