Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 25/10

Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior meet again. The clash, valid for the Eredivisie 2026/27, takes place this 25/10 (Sunday), at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, at 11:15.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Fortuna Sittard have won 2 time(s). Excelsior have won 0. Fortuna Sittard are the favourites with a 40.00% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior.

Overview Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior

Fortuna Sittard are favourites, with odds of 2.5 and a 40.00% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Fortuna Sittard B.V., with 6 win(s) against 5 for Excelsior. The odds for a Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior win are 3 and a draw is 7.5.

In the Eredivisie, Fortuna Sittard have 4 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 16 goal(s) scored and 17 conceded, having Anthony Descotte as top scorer with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Excelsior have 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 16 goal(s) scored and 18 conceded, and Irakli Yegoian as top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior

In 14 clashes, Fortuna Sittard have the advantage over Excelsior: 6 win(s) against 5 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 20/02/2026, in the Eredivisie. Fortuna Sittard won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.

Fortuna Sittard: current form

Fortuna Sittard have played 9 match(es) in the Eredivisie.

See the team's performance in the Netherlands League 2026/27:

• 4 win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.67 point(s) per match
• 16 goals scored (1.78 per match)
• Top scorer: Anthony Descotte (3 goal(s))

Excelsior: current form

Meanwhile, Excelsior are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.

See their specific numbers in the Dutch League:

• 3 win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.22 point(s) per match
• 16 goals scored (1.78 per match)
• Top scorer: Irakli Yegoian (3 goal(s))

Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior key players

In the Eredivisie, Anthony Descotte carries Fortuna Sittard B.V.'s attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Mohammed Amine Ihattaren, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Kaj Sierhuis has 12 goal(s).

On the other side, Irakli Yegoian is the name that frightens the most for The Kralingers with 3 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.

In terms of playmaking, Irakli Yegoian leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Noah Naujoks has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior statistics in the Eredivisie

Fortuna Sittard have an average of 10.66 corners and 1.67 cards per match. Excelsior have 8.89 corners and 1.33 cards. Check the numbers for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior below.

Fortuna Sittard

Home

DDWLW

VS

Excelsior

Away

LLDLD

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.67
  PPG
  1.22
• 44%
  Wins
  33%
• 78%
  First to Score
  33%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.78
  Scored/game
  1.78
• 1.89
  Conceded/game
  2
• 1.14
  xG
  1.26
• 2.30
  xGA
  1.69

Trends

• 78%
  Both Score
  67%
• 11%
  Clean Sheet
  22%
• 11%
  Failed to Score
  11%

Correct score prediction for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior

The favoritism in the odds points to Fortuna Sittard. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Fortuna Sittard 1-0 Excelsior. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior

Check out where to watch the live match between Excelsior and Fortuna Sittard:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior

The line-ups for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Fortuna Sittard B.V. line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior line-up

The Excelsior starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior

Match: Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior

Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27

Date: 25/10/2026

Time: 11:15 (Brasília time)

Venue: Fortuna Sittard Stadion

Broadcast: none scheduled

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