Fortuna Sittard v NEC Nijmegen: what the numbers say
Fortuna Sittard meet NEC Nijmegen at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Sunday 7:00am (Eredivisie). Nothing between them: Fortuna Sittard 2, NEC Nijmegen 4, 4 drawn from 10 meetings.
The big picture
Fortuna Sittard come in 7th on the ladder with 20 points; NEC Nijmegen are 11th on 14. Fortuna Sittard have the higher position to protect.
Fortuna Sittard are 5–2–4 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 1.6 against.
NEC Nijmegen are 2–4–5 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.7 against.
Form
Fortuna Sittard have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Feyenoord Rotterdam 1–1.
NEC Nijmegen have won two of their last five and most recently beat Omonia Nicosia 3–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2021: Fortuna Sittard 2, NEC Nijmegen 4, 4 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 2–2 at Goffertstadion.
Biggest margin between these two: NEC Nijmegen by 3 goals in 2024-25 (4–1).
Players to watch
For Fortuna Sittard, watch Anthony Descotte (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mohamed Ihattaren (0.3 goals a game, 4 assists in 2026-27).
For NEC Nijmegen, watch Tjaronn Chery (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Noé Lebreton (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Fortuna Sittard Stadion
Fortuna Sittard have won 8 of their last 20 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Fortuna Sittard have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
