NEC vs Fortuna Sittard: match statistics
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NEC vs Fortuna Sittard: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NEC plays Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Goffertstadion.
Recent form
NEC has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Fortuna Sittard has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
NEC scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 1.75. Fortuna Sittard scores 1.75 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 3.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 88% of NEC's games and 75% of Fortuna Sittard's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 63%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 72% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.20 per game. NEC takes 14.3 shots per game, while Fortuna Sittard takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
NEC leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Fortuna Sittard leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
NEC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Fortuna Sittard, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.74 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 72% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| NEC | Fortuna Sittard | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Fortuna Sittard is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - NEC · 2 pts / game - Fortuna Sittard
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Fortuna Sittard is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - NEC · 1.75 goals / game - Fortuna Sittard
NEC is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - NEC · 1.88 goals / game - Fortuna Sittard
NEC scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Fortuna Sittard keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Fortuna Sittard scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - NEC
Over / Under - Fortuna Sittard
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Fortuna Sittard is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - NEC · 1.88 pts / game - Fortuna Sittard
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Fortuna Sittard - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
NEC
Fortuna Sittard
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| NEC | Liga | Fortuna Sittard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.38 | 3.74 | ▼ 3.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 88% | 69% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 16% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 89% | • 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from NEC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Fortuna Sittard. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do NEC and Fortuna Sittard play?
NEC face Fortuna Sittard on October 18, 2026 in Eredivisie at Goffertstadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between NEC and Fortuna Sittard?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches NEC won 0, Fortuna Sittard won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before NEC vs Fortuna Sittard?
NEC score 1.63 goals per game on average and Fortuna Sittard 1.75. The Eredivisie average is 3.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 72% of games. Both teams score in 88% of NEC's matches and 75% of Fortuna Sittard's.
What form are NEC and Fortuna Sittard in?
Over the last 5 games NEC have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Fortuna Sittard 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NEC vs Fortuna Sittard?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.