Fortuna Sittard vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Fortuna Sittard vs NEC Nijmegen

Fortuna Sittard host NEC Nijmegen in this Dutch Eredivisie game at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, with kick-off set for 18:15 on Sunday 31 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Expect NEC to Deliver the Goods

NEC look a good wager to defeat Fortuna on the Full-Time Result market. You can secure odds of 2.15 that the visitors bag a win and this looks like a value proposition based on the information available.

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NEC Landed 4-1 Victory in Previous H2H

Fortuna Sittard were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Rat Verlegh Stadion. NAC Breda claimed a 2-1 win. The Sittard-Geleen team had most of the ball recording 58% possession and four shots on target, with Philip Brittijn being the goalscorer.

NEC Nijmegen have won their previous three games. The latest was a 3-0 home triumph at Stadion De Goffert against NAC Breda. Dick Schreuder's men enjoyed 52% possession and ten shots on goal, with Tjaronn Chery, Basar Onal and Vito van Crooij finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC have triumphed in the last two clashes against Fortuna. As the hosts at Stadion De Goffert, a 4-1 win was achieved which followed a 3-0 away success at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The past 10 H2H matches have included six NEC victories, three draws and one Fortuna win.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	NEC Nijmegen	3	3	0	0	12	1	11	12:1	9
14	Fortuna Sittard	2	0	1	1	3	4	-1	3:4	1

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Fortuna have had 50.1% possession, 390.5 passes and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Philip Brittijn has found the net 2 times, with Luka Tunjic, Bojan Radulovic, Kaj Sierhuis and Jasper Dahlhaus scoring 1 each. Mohammed Ihattaren, Paul Gladon and Makan Aiko are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Mattijs Branderhorst has kept 3 clean sheets.

NEC have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 16.1 attempts, 6.9 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. Dick Schreuder's men average 52.5% possession, 452.6 passes, 4.6 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Bryan Linssen is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Kento Shiogai on 3, with Tjaronn Chery and two others bagging 2. Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery and Sami Ouaissa have all made 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Robin Roefs has 2 clean sheets.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Sittard predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Ivo Pinto, Shawn Adewoye, Justin Hubner, Jasper Dahlhaus, Ryan Fosso, Edouard Michut, Dimitrios Limnios, Philip Brittijn, Kristoffer Peterson, Justin Lonwijk.

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-3): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Proper, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Brian Linssen.

Fortuna Sittard vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Fortuna Sittard vs NEC Nijmegen betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re pretty bullish when it comes to NEC winning this Eredivisie encounter. We will wager the away team at 2.15 and land some nice dividends if they manage to secure a win.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Eredivisie team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Fortuna Sittard vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• NEC have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• NEC have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• NEC have won 3 consecutive games.
• Fortuna have lost their last 2 games against NEC.

NEC to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 46.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 50-55%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

An alternative for those in search of a bigger price is NEC to secure a win accompanied by both teams scoring a goal. You can get attactive odds when it comes to pairing this pick with BTTS Yes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortuna 1 - 2 NEC

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of 8.00 and it involves NEC winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Koki Ogawa Over 2.5 Shots 2.00

Koki Ogawa (NEC) has covered the 2.5 shots total in three consecutive Eredivisie games. He certainly looks capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of 2.00 are currently on offer.

Latest Koki Ogawa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.20

First

6.25

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.57

Under 0.5

2.12

Shots

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

-

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Bryan Linssen to Score 3.60

Bryan Linssen (NEC) has registered five goals in his past nine Eredivisie matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of 3.60 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Bryan Linssen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.60

First

7.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.68

Under 0.5

1.94

Shots

Over 2.5

2.25

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Fortuna To Have Most Corners 2.08

There has been an average 6.60 corners for Fortuna Sittard in their past 5 games, with NEC Nijmegen averaging 4.60 corners in the previous 10 matches. The Corner Match bet can be won by Fortuna and odds of 2.08 can be taken.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fortuna

Total

9.80 5.00 4.80

Home

10.00 5.60 4.40

Away

9.10 2.60 6.50

NEC

Total

9.50 4.60 4.90

Home

9.00 3.80 5.20

Away

10.60 4.60 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

1.84

Under 10.5

1.85

Fortuna Corners

Over 4.5

1.62

Under 4.5

2.20

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

1.67

Under 4.5

2.10

Most Corners

1

2.08

X

7.50

2

2.07

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Fortuna Sittard vs NEC Nijmegen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make NEC Favourites to Win

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, NEC Nijmegen are favourites to come out on top in this Eredivisie clash and they’re available at 2.15 with the bookmakers. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 3.05 about Fortuna Sittard.

If NEC and Fortuna play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at 1.89.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at 1.58.

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Full-Time Result

1

3.05

X

3.65

2

2.15

Half-Time Result

1

3.50

X

2.35

2

2.65

Double Chance

1X

1.67

12

1.27

X2

1.36

Draw No Bet

1

2.23

2

1.60

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

1.91

2 Hcp -0.25

1.89

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.15

Over 2.5

1.67

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.58

No

2.25

Tjaronn Chery Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Tjaronn Chery is the First Goalscorer favourite at 5.30. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at 2.80.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

5.30

Anytime

2.80

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

First

5.75

Anytime

2.95

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)

First

6.00

Anytime

3.00

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

6.25

Anytime

3.20

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.35

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.60

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

First

8.50

Anytime

3.95

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.20

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.70

Alen Halilovic (Fortuna)

First

12.00

Anytime

5.20

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

12.00

Anytime

5.50

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.50

Justin Lonwijk (Fortuna)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.25

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.50

Samuel Bastien (Fortuna)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.50

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

16.00

Anytime

6.75

Edouard Michut (Fortuna)

First

17.00

Anytime

8.00

Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.00

Ryan Fosso (Fortuna)

First

20.00

Anytime

8.00

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 0.5

1.45

Under 0.5

2.35

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 0.5

1.49

Under 0.5

2.28

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

1.57

Under 0.5

2.12

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

1.60

Under 0.5

1.98

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 0.5

1.62

Under 0.5

2.02

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

1.68

Under 0.5

1.94

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

1.85

Under 0.5

1.75

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

1.93

Under 0.5

1.68

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

1.95

Under 0.5

1.67

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

2.12

Under 0.5

1.55

Alen Halilovic (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

2.45

Under 0.5

1.43

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

2.45

Under 0.5

1.42

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

2.50

Under 0.5

1.41

Justin Lonwijk (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

2.60

Under 0.5

1.38

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

2.85

Under 0.5

1.30

Samuel Bastien (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

3.15

Under 0.5

1.26

Edouard Michut (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.23

Ryan Fosso (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.19

Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

3.70

Under 0.5

1.19

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

1.85

Under 2.5

-

Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

1.78

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 2.5

2.10

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

2.25

Under 2.5

-

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

1.90

Under 2.5

-

Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna)

Over 2.5

2.20

Under 2.5

-

Kento Shiogai (NEC)

Over 2.5

1.68

Under 2.5

-

Justin Lonwijk (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

1.93

Under 1.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 1.5

2.00

Under 1.5

-

Alen Halilovic (Fortuna)

Over 1.5

1.87

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 1.5

2.30

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 1.5

2.45

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

1.98

Under 1.5

-

Samuel Bastien (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

1.41

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

1.49

Under 0.5

-

Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

1.58

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Fosso (Fortuna)

Over 0.5

1.49

Under 0.5

-

Fortuna Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Fortuna have not lost at Fortuna Sittard Stadion in the past four matches. Danny Buijs' team have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

NEC have five defeats, four wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

NEC enjoyed a 3-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Fortuna at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Fortuna Sittard Stadion have featured two NEC victories and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Fortuna Sittard Home Stats		3-2-5	2.20	0.60	1.60	4	6	2	8
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		4-1-5	2.40	1.30	1.10	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Fortuna Sittard vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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