NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard

Third-placed NEC Nijmegen clash with Fortuna Sittard at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 28 February.

Fortuna +1.25 at odds of -106 allows us to split our money between +1 and +1.5. A win or draw against NEC will result in a payout on the Asian Handicap, with a one goal defeat still seeing a return.

NEC Nijmegen drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Ajax at Johan Cruyff Arena. NEC enjoyed 52% possession and nine shots on target, with Darko Nejasmic being the goalscorer.

Fortuna Sittard have lost back-to-back Eredivisie games on the road. In their previous league match, it was a 2-1 home win over Excelsior at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Danny Buijs' team recorded 46% possession and had six shots on goal, while Mohammed Ihattaren and Kaj Sierhuis were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 home triumph when facing NEC at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H games involve five NEC wins. There have also been three draws and two Fortuna victories.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	NEC Nijmegen	25	12	7	6	61	43	18	61:43	43
10	Fortuna Sittard	25	9	5	11	39	45	-6	39:45	32

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NEC have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 15.6 attempts. Dick Schreuder's side have averaged 57.0% possession, 442.2 passes and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Darko Nejasmic, Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen and Basar Onal are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Basar Onal has 3. Leading assistor is Kodai Sano with 4.

Fortuna have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.1% possession, 362.5 passes, 4.2 corners awarded and 7.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.1 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts.

Kaj Sierhuis has landed 7 goals, Lance Duijvestijn 2, with Mohammed Ihattaren and two others scoring 1. Ivo Pinto and Mohammed Ihattaren have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Brayann Pereira, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Danilo, Koki Ogawa.

Fortuna Sittard confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Luuk Koopmans (GK), Ivo Pinto, Ivan Marquez, Justin Hubner, Jasper Dahlhaus, Philip Brittijn, Edouard Michut, Lance Duijvestijn, Mohammed Ihattaren, Dimitrios Limnios, Kaj Sierhuis.

NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to side with the underdog by backing Fortuna +1.25. They look easy to wager on the Asian Handicap at -106 when it comes to this Eredivisie encounter.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Eredivisie stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard league stats:

• 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 NEC in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 6 of their last 10 games against Fortuna.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 51.5% chance of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There are ways of betting on Fortuna to win by a certain number of goals thanks to the Winning Margin market, with this being a nice alternative to Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 2 - 2 Fortuna

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +950 and it involves the game ending in a 2-2 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kaj Sierhuis Over 2.5 Shots -139

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna) has had over 2.5 shots in four consecutive Eredivisie games. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the -139 available.

Latest Kaj Sierhuis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+700

Shots

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

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Lance Duijvestijn to Score +420

Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna) has registered two goals in his past four Eredivisie games. It’s worth a play on the +420 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Lance Duijvestijn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1500

Shots

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

NEC Under 6.5 Corners -114

It’s been an average of 4.60 corners for NEC Nijmegen in their past 5 matches, with Fortuna Sittard conceding under 6.5 corners in the last two games. We advise betting on the -114 that NEC won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick 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

NEC

Total

10.00 5.20 4.80

Home

9.40 5.40 4.00

Away

10.10 4.90 5.20

Fortuna

Total

11.90 4.20 7.70

Home

12.30 5.10 7.20

Away

10.70 3.70 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-141

NEC Corners

Over 6.5

-122

Under 6.5

-116

Fortuna Corners

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-156

Most Corners

1

-417

X

+850

2

+360

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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 bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -250 for NEC Nijmegen winning which suggests that they have a 71% chance in this Eredivisie encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Fortuna Sittard are available at +600.

NEC and Fortuna can be backed at -119 and +480 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +170.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -164.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Eredivisie matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+390

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-119

X

+170

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-588

X2

+185

Draw No Bet

1

-769

2

+390

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-119

2 Hcp +1.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-227

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+123

Those interested in favourite Tjaronn Chery to find the net first are able to get +380. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +115.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+115

Anytime

+380

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+150

Anytime

+440

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

First

+180

Anytime

+525

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+370

Anytime

+1150

Paul Gladon (Fortuna)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Yassin Oukili (Fortuna)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Eli Dasa (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Dimitrios Limnios (Fortuna)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Jetro Willems (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Philippe Sandler (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Alen Halilovic (Fortuna)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Paul Gladon (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Philippe Sandler (NEC)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Jetro Willems (NEC)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Dimitrios Limnios (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Eli Dasa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Yassin Oukili (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Alen Halilovic (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

NEC have collected six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Fortuna have managed seven losses, two draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

NEC were 4-1 victors against Fortuna last time out at Stadion De Goffert. There have been two NEC victories, one Fortuna win and one draw in the past 4 H2H games at Stadion De Goffert.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		6-2-2	4.20	2.50	1.70	9	1	8	2
Fortuna Sittard Away Stats		1-2-7	3.30	1.10	2.20	6	4	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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