Our Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Prediction: 2-1
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 20, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
Fortuna Sittard's Last Match – Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard must win to recover from their recent 1-4 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against Ajax on February 14 and regain momentum. In that match, Fortuna Sittard recorded 44% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax | 56% | 14 (9) | 1.1 | 51 |
 Fortuna Sittard | 44% | 5 (2) | 0.83 | 24 |
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs AZ
After suffering a 1-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to AZ, Excelsior must win to get back on track. In that match, Excelsior saw 45% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 45% | 5 (3) | 0.74 | 36 |
 AZ | 55% | 14 (7) | 1.71 | 39 |
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Stats
Key Stats
| Fortuna Sittard | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Fortuna Sittard are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Fortuna Sittard 16-23
Excelsior 12-15
What are the odds for this match?
Fortuna Sittard to win: @2.4
Draw: @3.5
Excelsior to win: @2.875
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard (5-3-2) : Luuk Koopmans, Ivo Pinto, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Ivan Marquez, Justin Hubner, Jasper Dahlhaus, Dimitris Limnios, Edouard Michut, Lance Duijvestijn, Mohammed Ihattaren, Kaj Sierhuis
Excelsior (4-3-3) : Stijn Van Gassel, Simon Janssen, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Irakli Yegoian, Lewis Schouten, Lennard Hartjes, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Noah Naujoks, Gyan De Regt
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