Fortuna Sittard have collected seven points from a possible nine away from home, winning twice and drawing once while scoring eight goals on their travels. Willem II remain winless in the league, earning only two points from five matches and suffering defeats by multi-goal margins against Excelsior, NEC Nijmegen, and Go Ahead Eagles. Given Fortuna Sittard's potent away scoring record and Willem II's ongoing defensive difficulties, the visitors are well placed to take at least a point from this fixture.
Willem II vs Fortuna Sittard prediction
Checking status…Recent form
Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -9 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · -2 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Fortuna Sittard or Draw (Double Chance) at 73% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Willem II welcome Fortuna Sittard to the Koning Willem II Stadion seeking their first victory of the Eredivisie campaign. The hosts currently sit 17th in the standings with just two points from their opening fixtures, having conceded 14 goals across five matches while struggling to find defensive stability at home.
Fortuna Sittard arrive in seventh position with ten points from six matches, showcasing strong attacking form on their travels. The visitors are undefeated on the road with two wins and a draw from three away fixtures, averaging 2.7 goals scored per away outing, led by the productive M. Ihattaren who has three goals and two assists.
With neither side having registered a clean sheet so far this season, this encounter presents an open dynamic where Fortuna Sittard will look to exploit Willem II's vulnerable backline while the hosts push to break their winless streak.
Key factors
- Willem II are winless in the Eredivisie this season, taking two points from five matches and conceding 14 goals.
- Fortuna Sittard remain unbeaten away from home with two wins, one draw, and eight goals scored in three matches.
- Neither Willem II nor Fortuna Sittard has kept a clean sheet in the league so far.
- Fortuna Sittard's M. Ihattaren is in strong attacking form with three goals and two assists.
- Willem II have conceded an average of 3.0 goals per game across their three home fixtures.
Team news
Willem II
- A. CulumFoot Injury
- T. Didillon HodlHamstring Injury
- A. LachkarGroin Injury
- J. SchuurmanKnock
- A. ZarroukSurgery
- J. HoogmaInactive
- V. van CrooijInactive
Team news last updated Sep 15 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Fortuna Sittard
- R. BayramKnee Injury
- S. SimonsHamstring Injury
- I. MarquezInjury
- Y. OukiliInjury
- K. PetersonInactive
- S. WylinInactive
- O. RomenyInactive
Team news last updated Sep 12 (7 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Willem II at home vs Fortuna Sittard awayCombined scoring rate: 3.7 goals per game (Willem II at home plus Fortuna Sittard away).
Key players this season
Fortuna Sittard
- M. Ihattaren3G · 2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | AjaxPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | +12 | 13 |
| 5 | TwentePromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | +7 | 13 |
| 6 | ExcelsiorPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | +6 | 10 |
| 7 | Fortuna SittardPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | -2 | 10 |
| 8 | GO Ahead Eagles | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Groningen | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 | NEC Nijmegen | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 6 | -8 | 5 |
| 15 | Cambuur | 6 | -9 | 4 |
| 16 | PEC ZwolleEredivisie (Relegation) | 6 | -11 | 4 |
| 17 | Willem IIRelegation - Eerste Divisie | 6 | -13 | 2 |
| 18 | ADO Den HaagRelegation - Eerste Divisie | 6 | -10 | 1 |
Head-to-head
Full record →the last 10 meetings are split 3-3 with 4 drawn, averaging 3.0 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
- 2025-04-27Fortuna Sittard 1-0 Willem II
- 2024-10-20Willem II 0-0 Fortuna Sittard
- 2022-03-13Fortuna Sittard 1-0 Willem II
- 2021-10-22Willem II 1-1 Fortuna Sittard
- 2021-05-16Willem II 2-1 Fortuna Sittard
Our record in Eredivisie
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.3 published markets
Both clubs have zero clean sheets to their name this season. Willem II have conceded 14 goals in five games, an average of 2.8 per match, with their home fixtures witnessing high goal totals including a 1-4 loss and a 2-2 draw. Fortuna Sittard's away matches have also been high-scoring affairs, featuring identical 3-2 victories at ADO Den Haag and Groningen. With both defences vulnerable and Fortuna displaying strong attacking metrics, the conditions point toward at least three goals.
Fortuna Sittard or Draw — 73% confidence
Fortuna Sittard have collected seven points from a possible nine away from home, winning twice and drawing once while scoring eight goals on their travels. Willem II remain winless in the league, earning only two points from five matches and suffering defeats by multi-goal margins against Excelsior, NEC Nijmegen, and Go Ahead Eagles. Given Fortuna Sittard's potent away scoring record and Willem II's ongoing defensive difficulties, the visitors are well placed to take at least a point from this fixture.
Over 2.5 Goals — 70% confidence
Both clubs have zero clean sheets to their name this season. Willem II have conceded 14 goals in five games, an average of 2.8 per match, with their home fixtures witnessing high goal totals including a 1-4 loss and a 2-2 draw. Fortuna Sittard's away matches have also been high-scoring affairs, featuring identical 3-2 victories at ADO Den Haag and Groningen. With both defences vulnerable and Fortuna displaying strong attacking metrics, the conditions point toward at least three goals.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
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Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.