NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2026
NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Predictions
Fortuna look like a play on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at -116. There is money back for a single goal defeat and a nice pay out for this wager if they manage to beat or draw with NEC.
Take a closer look at our complete NEC vs Fortuna betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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NEC Nijmegen host Fortuna Sittard at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 18 October.
NEC Nijmegen played out a 1-1 draw in their last Eredivisie game. This was away from home at Johan Cruyff Arena against Ajax. Dick Schreuder's men had just 39% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Tjaronn Chery bagging the goal.
On Thursday night, NEC met Levski Sofia in the Europa League and it was a 1-1 home draw.
Fortuna Sittard drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against FC Twente at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The Sittard-Geleen side had 42% possession and five shots on goal, with Anthony Descotte finding the net.
H2H: Fortuna Beat NEC When Teams Last Met
Fortuna have beaten NEC in the last two head-to-head encounters. A 3-2 away win at Stadion De Goffert came after a 3-2 home victory at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve four NEC victories. There have also been three draws and three Fortuna triumphs.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14:15 | 14 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 13:14 | 9 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. NEC have had 57.4% possession, 455.8 passes and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.9 corners.
Top goalscorer Tjaronn Chery has found the net 4 times, Noe Lebreton 3, with Perr Schuurs and two other players on 2. Tjaronn Chery and Dusan Tadic have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Fortuna have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 1.7 goals. Danny Buijs' team average 37.9% possession, 337.0 passes, 3.1 corners awarded and 7.0 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 17.0 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.
Anthony Descotte, Mohammed Ihattaren and Lequincio Zeefuik have top scored with 3, while Philip Brittijn is next on 2. Mohammed Ihattaren is top assists provider with 3, while Mattijs Branderhorst has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Gabriel Bras, Perr Schuurs, Deveron Fonville, Kevin Kers, Darko Nejasmic, Noé Lebreton, Tobias Storm, Tjaronn Chery, Dusan Tadic, Brian Linssen.
Fortuna Sittard predicted lineup (4-3-3): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Ivo Pinto, Syb van Ottele, Rodrigo Guth, Justin Hubner, Edouard Michut, Philip Brittijn, Shiloh 't Zand, Mohammed Ihattaren, Lequincio Zeefuik, Anthony Descotte.
Main Match Prediction
Fortuna +1 for this Eredivisie match looks like the stand out option and we’ll play them at a price of -116. The away team should be able to serve it up throughout the ninety minutes and secure a return.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +650 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna) has had over 2.5 shots in back-to-back Eredivisie games on the road. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -154 up for grabs.
Philip Brittijn (Fortuna) has managed two goals in his past nine Eredivisie matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +750.
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Corners Prediction
There has been under 10.5 corners in six consecutive Fortuna Sittard away matches. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -120.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Fortuna Sittard to cover the +1 Asian Handicap, BTTS Yes merged with Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna) to finish with Over 2.5 shots.
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NEC Nijmegen 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.
The Full-Time Result odds of -175 suggest that NEC Nijmegen are likely victors and there’s a 64% probability that the favourites win this Eredivisie clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +380 about Fortuna Sittard.
You can back NEC at -102 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Fortuna are +350 and the draw is chalked up at +170.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -227.
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Bryan Linssen is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +420 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +125.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
NEC haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches at Stadion De Goffert. Dick Schreuder's men have recorded five draws, three defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Fortuna have landed three straight away wins. The Sittard-Geleen side have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Fortuna were 3-2 victors against NEC last time out at Stadion De Goffert. The previous 5 H2H meetings at Stadion De Goffert have seen two wins for each team and a draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEC Nijmegen Home Stats |
2-5-3 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
| Fortuna Sittard Away Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.50 | 1.60 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 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
- Eredivisie: 28/02 2026 NEC Nijmegen 2 Fortuna Sittard 3
- Eredivisie: 31/08 2025 Fortuna Sittard 3 NEC Nijmegen 2
- Eredivisie: 19/01 2025 NEC Nijmegen 4 Fortuna Sittard 1
- Eredivisie: 31/08 2024 Fortuna Sittard 0 NEC Nijmegen 3
- Eredivisie: 02/04 2024 Fortuna Sittard 1 NEC Nijmegen 1
- Eredivisie: 15/12 2023 NEC Nijmegen 4 Fortuna Sittard 1
- Eredivisie: 28/05 2023 Fortuna Sittard 1 NEC Nijmegen 1
- KNVB Cup: 19/10 2022 NEC Nijmegen 3 Fortuna Sittard 2
- Eredivisie: 10/09 2022 NEC Nijmegen 1 Fortuna Sittard 1
- Eredivisie: 15/05 2022 NEC Nijmegen 0 Fortuna Sittard 1
NEC Nijmegen League Stats
Fortuna Sittard League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw 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 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 37.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 39.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for NEC Nijmegen this season are Tjaronn Chery (4), Adam Tahaui (2), Kaj Sierhuis (2)
- Top Assistors for NEC Nijmegen this season are Dusan Tadic (2), Tjaronn Chery (2), Clement Bischoff (1)
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NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard team news. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Fortuna Sittard Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
NEC Nijmegen Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Fortuna Sittard Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Previous Fortuna Sittard Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dick Schreuder
Fortuna Sittard Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27:7 | 20 |
| 2 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26:10 | 19 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 4 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16:8 | 17 |
| 5 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:10 | 15 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20:14 | 14 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:15 | 14 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:11 | 12 |
| 9 | Go Ahead E. | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 19:17 | 11 |
| 10 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16:18 | 11 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:14 | 9 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:19 | 8 |
| 13 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:25 | 8 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13:20 | 6 |
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| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:21 | 4 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9:19 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7:23 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 10 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 8 |
| 5 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:6 | 8 |
| 6 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 7 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Ajax | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 10 | Utrecht | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:14 | 4 |
| 11 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | 2 |
| 15 | Telstar | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:11 | 2 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 1 |
| 17 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:10 | 1 |
| 18 | PEC Zwolle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1:13 | 0 |
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