NEC vs Fortuna Sittard Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 18 October 2026, NEC face Fortuna Sittard at Stadion de Goffert with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
NEC operate with a flexible back three.
Fortuna Sittard often look to limit space for opponents.
Recent Form
NEC
DDLDL
Fortuna Sittard
DWLWW
NEC are currently going through a difficult run of form. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
In contrast, Fortuna Sittard have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Recent Form Home/Away
NEC (Home)
DDLL
Fortuna Sittard (Away)
WWWD
NEC's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
There is little difference in Fortuna Sittard's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
NEC
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Fortuna Sittard
-+---
NEC are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Meanwhile, Fortuna Sittard have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
NEC (Home)
----
Fortuna Sittard (Away)
+---
NEC's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
There is little difference in Fortuna Sittard's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
NEC
--+++
Fortuna Sittard
--+++
NEC regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Likewise, Fortuna Sittard's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
NEC (Home)
-+++
Fortuna Sittard (Away)
-+++
NEC's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Only small differences appear in Fortuna Sittard's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
NEC
++-++
Fortuna Sittard
+++++
NEC show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Fortuna Sittard have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
NEC (Home)
++++
Fortuna Sittard (Away)
++++
NEC attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
There is little difference in Fortuna Sittard's scoring output across venues.
On average NEC scores 1.3 and concedes 2 goals in home matches, while Fortuna Sittard averagely scores 2.3 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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NEC vs Fortuna Sittard Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average NEC scores after every 8.8 shots, while Fortuna Sittard gets averagely 19.1 shots in a game.
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NEC vs Fortuna Sittard Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
NEC fielded the below lineup in the last match against Ajax: Crettaz; Fonville, Schuurs, Bras; Kers, Lebreton, Nejasmic, Storm; Tadic, Chery; Linssen
In their last match against Twente starting lineup of Fortuna Sittard was the following: Branderhorst; Hubner, Guth, van Ottele, Pinto; 't Zand, Brittijn, Michut; Descotte, Zeefuik, Ihattaren
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NEC vs Fortuna Sittard H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results