NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction

NEC Nijmegen host Fortuna Sittard on 18 October 2026 at 21:00 in the Eredivisie. Nijmegen have won just once in their last ten games and sit outside the top half, hampered by injuries to Mor, Nuytinck and Sandler. Fortuna arrive in better form after drawing 1-1 with Twente but managed only 0.95 expected goals in that match. The visitors have been sharper away from home, averaging 1.80 goals per game on the road compared to their domestic struggles.

Form and H2H

Nijmegen's home record reads one win, four draws and five losses across their last ten matches, with an average of 1.00 goals for and 2.30 against. Fortuna have won six of their last ten away games, drawn two and lost two, scoring 1.80 per game and conceding 1.70. In head-to-head meetings since 2018, the sides have produced mixed results: Nijmegen won 3-1 at Sittard in October 2021 and 3-2 at home in October 2022, but Fortuna took a 3-2 victory in November 2018. Four of the last six encounters have ended level or with both teams scoring.

Best Bet

Both teams have scored in every recent home match for Nijmegen, and Fortuna's attacking threat on the road suggests another open contest. The prediction is Nijmegen 2-2 Sittard. Over 2.5 goals has returned 0.29 points of profit in this fixture historically, while Both Teams to Score carries positive expectation given Nijmegen's leaky defence and Fortuna's improved away form.

Odds to Watch

No partner prices are currently available for this match. Bettors should monitor the 1X2 market as kickoff approaches, particularly backing the draw given the historical frequency of level results between these sides and the likelihood of goals at both ends.