Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam: match statistics
Sparta Rotterdam displays significantly better form in their last five matches with a record of 4 wins and only 1 loss (PPG 2.4), while Fortuna Sittard has averaged only 1.4 points per match in this period. A key factor is Sparta's dominance in away matches – 60% wins and an impressive 50% clean sheets, indicating a solid defense on the road. Fortuna, despite a decent home record (50% wins), has negative recent form (wdlwl) and has conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches. The difference in team quality is also evident in the league position – Sparta in 5th place versus Fortuna in 11th. xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.62 vs 1.48), but current form and Sparta's efficiency argue for their victory in this clash.
Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Fortuna Sittard played Sparta Rotterdam in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Fortuna Sittard: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Sparta Rotterdam: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Fortuna Sittard scores 1.48 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.29 and concedes 1.62. League average: 3.25 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Fortuna Sittard 71%, Sparta Rotterdam 33%. Over 2.5: Fortuna Sittard 62%, Sparta Rotterdam 48%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Sparta Rotterdam has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.41. Fortuna Sittard: 12.9 shots per match, Sparta Rotterdam: 12.8.
Match halves
Fortuna Sittard: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.76. Sparta Rotterdam: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Fortuna Sittard: 76-90+ (9 goals). Sparta Rotterdam: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.25 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sparta Rotterdam displays significantly better form in their last five matches with a record of 4 wins and only 1 loss (PPG 2.4), while Fortuna Sittard has averaged only 1.4 points per match in this period. A key factor is Sparta's dominance in away matches – 60% wins and an impressive 50% clean sheets, indicating a solid defense on the road. Fortuna, despite a decent home record (50% wins), has negative recent form (wdlwl) and has conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches. The difference in team quality is also evident in the league position – Sparta in 5th place versus Fortuna in 11th. xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.62 vs 1.48), but current form and Sparta's efficiency argue for their victory in this clash.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Fortuna Sittard | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sparta Rotterdam is 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Fortuna Sittard · 3 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam
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 15% better for: goals scored per match.
1.48 goals / match - Fortuna Sittard · 1.29 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.71 goals / match - Fortuna Sittard · 1.62 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam
Fortuna Sittard scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 matches).
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Fortuna Sittard keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Fortuna Sittard
Over / Under - Sparta Rotterdam
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Sparta Rotterdam is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / match - Fortuna Sittard · 1.57 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fortuna Sittard - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Fortuna Sittard
Sparta Rotterdam
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Fortuna Sittard | Liga | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.19 | 3.25 | ▼ 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 63% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 62% | 62% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 19% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 95% | 84% | ▼ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 84% | ▼ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Fortuna Sittard 0 - 1 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
The Eredivisie match finished Fortuna Sittard 2:2 Sparta Rotterdam. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Fortuna Sittard score 1.48 goals per game on average and Sparta Rotterdam 1.29. The Eredivisie average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Fortuna Sittard's matches and 33% of Sparta Rotterdam's.
What form are Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam in?
Over the last 5 games Fortuna Sittard have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sparta Rotterdam 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
The statistical background for Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.