Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard

Utrecht go head-to-head with Fortuna Sittard at Stadion Galgenwaard, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 17 May.

Fortuna enjoying a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap could be the sensible play at odds of -118. Our money can be divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with a growing confidence of landing a win.

FC Utrecht have triumphed in their last four home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Ajax 2-1 at Johan Cruyff Arena. They enjoyed just 36% possession and had six shots on target, with Niklas Vesterlund and Mike van der Hoorn each scoring one goal.

Fortuna Sittard have experienced back-to-back Eredivisie away losses. In their previous league match, they beat PEC Zwolle at home, winning 3-2 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Danny Buijs' side had 46% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Lance Duijvestijn, Yassin Oukili and Kaj Sierhuis on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Utrecht. Their last clash was at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, with Fortuna claiming a 1-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Utrecht	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
10	Fortuna Sittard	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Utrecht have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 16.6 attempts. Ron Jans' team have averaged 44.7% possession, 373.0 passes and 5.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Artem Stepanov has found the net 4 times, Gjivai Zechiel 3, with Dani de Wit and two other players on 2. Gjivai Zechiel, Dani de Wit and Yoann Cathline are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Vasilios Barkas has kept 5 clean sheets.

Fortuna have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 43.8% possession, 345.3 passes, 4.2 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.

Kaj Sierhuis is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Dimitrios Limnios and Mohammed Ihattaren both have 2. Mohammed Ihattaren has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Niklas Vesterlund, Mike van der Hoorn, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Gjivai Zechiel, Yoann Cathline, Dani de Wit, Jesper Karlsson, Sebastien Haller.

Fortuna Sittard confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Syb van Ottele, Justin Hubner, Philip Brittijn, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Yassin Oukili, Lance Duijvestijn, Jasper Dahlhaus, Dimitrios Limnios, Kaj Sierhuis, Kristoffer Peterson.

Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Fortuna +1.25 looks like the Asian Handicap bet to place at odds of -118. We’re expecting the outsiders to prosper in this Eredivisie match and generate a solid return based on the numbers.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Eredivisie team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key FC Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Utrecht in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Utrecht in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Utrecht in 3 consecutive games against Fortuna.

The best betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Utrecht 1 - 1 Fortuna

There are odds of +700 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

Top Pick: Lance Duijvestijn Over 1.5 Shots +125

Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna) has totalled over 1.5 shots in three straight Eredivisie games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of +125 available.

Latest Lance Duijvestijn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1400

Shots

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

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Kaj Sierhuis to Score +210

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna) has been among the goals in back-to-back Eredivisie games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +210 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Kaj Sierhuis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+700

Shots

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143

There has been 11.20 corners on average in the past ten Fortuna Sittard away matches, while there’s been over 9.5 corners in four of the last five Utrecht games. We recommend backing the -143 that the teams are able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Utrecht

Total

10.20 5.70 4.50

Home

10.70 5.40 5.30

Away

9.60 5.40 4.20

Fortuna

Total

10.60 4.20 6.40

Home

11.70 4.30 7.40

Away

11.20 4.10 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Utrecht Corners

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-114

Fortuna Corners

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-370

X

+800

2

+320

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Utrecht 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 bookmakers have FC Utrecht at -217 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 68% chance of winning this Eredivisie clash based on the betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +480 about Fortuna Sittard.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Utrecht are -125, while Fortuna are alternatively priced at +390 and the draw is +170.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -208 on the BTTS market.

When it comes to every Eredivisie match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-217

X

+370

2

+480

Half-Time Result

1

-125

X

+170

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-556

X2

+163

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-109

2 Hcp +1.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+200

Over 2.5

-270

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+148

The First Goalscorer favourite is Artem Stepanov at +420. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

First

+420

Anytime

+125

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

First

+440

Anytime

+125

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+480

Anytime

+150

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+525

Anytime

+160

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht)

First

+540

Anytime

+160

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+165

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+170

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+575

Anytime

+180

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+575

Anytime

+180

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+650

Anytime

+190

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)

First

+700

Anytime

+210

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

First

+750

Anytime

+220

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+220

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+1050

Anytime

+310

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+310

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+1200

Anytime

+370

Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna)

First

+1400

Anytime

+410

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

First

+1400

Anytime

+460

Dimitrios Limnios (Fortuna)

First

+1700

Anytime

+550

Yassin Oukili (Fortuna)

First

+1800

Anytime

+550

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

First

+1900

Anytime

+575

Justin Lonwijk (Fortuna)

First

+2000

Anytime

+575

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+2000

Anytime

+600

Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht)

First

+2200

Anytime

+650

Mike Eerdhuijzen (Utrecht)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Nick Viergever (Utrecht)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-179

Under 2.5

-

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-182

Under 2.5

-

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-270

Under 1.5

-

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-357

Under 1.5

-

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-370

Under 1.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-385

Under 1.5

-

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-455

Under 1.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Dimitrios Limnios (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Yassin Oukili (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Justin Lonwijk (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Mike Eerdhuijzen (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Nick Viergever (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Utrecht have enjoyed four straight wins at Stadion Galgenwaard. They have five defeats, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Fortuna have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

The past meeting at Stadion Galgenwaard saw Fortuna defeat Utrecht 5-2. The past 7 H2H games at Stadion Galgenwaard have featured three Utrecht victories, two draws and two Fortuna wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Utrecht Home Stats		4-1-5	2.30	1.30	1.00	3	7	4	6
Fortuna Sittard Away Stats		3-2-5	3.10	1.30	1.80	7	3	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

Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard Lineups & Team News

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