Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

On February 20, Fortuna Sittard were hosting Excelsior in the Eredivisie of Netherlands. The final score saw Fortuna Sittard beat Excelsior 2-1.

Mohamed Ihattaren scored the first goal of the game from the penalty spot on the 45th minute of the match, handing Fortuna Sittard the advantage. Kaj Sierhuis and Noah Naujoks then scored, setting the final scoreline at 2-1.

4 months after their last match in Eredivisie, fans are eager for the showdown as Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior meet again. In their last meeting, Excelsior secured a 1-0 win. Following a recent loss to Ajax on February 14, Fortuna Sittard aim to regroup and turn things around in this upcoming clash, but they remain winless over their last three matches. If they want to stop their recent slide, defensive solidity must be the focus, particularly since they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, having conceded goals in each of their last twelve matches.

Excelsior's form has been disappointing in the same manner, approaching this match after a defeat to AZ in the Eredivisie on February 14.

This Eredivisie clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior. Mohamed Ihattaren and Kaj Sierhuis have been pivotal for Fortuna Sittard’s attack, guided by Danny Buijs, combining to deliver important goals and assists. With eight goals in Eredivisie, Sierhuis is Fortuna Sittard’s top scorer in the league, as Ihattaren continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with ten assists. Dimitrios Limnios, Paul Gladon and Ivo Pinto have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

Meanwhile, Excelsior’s attacking options, shaped by Ruben den Uil’s vision, have been bolstered by Gyan de Regt and Noah Naujoks, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Naujoks has already scored six goals in Eredivisie this season, with de Regt leading their creative tally in the league with seven assists. Irakli Yegoian, Arthur Zagre and Derensili Sanches Fernandes have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Excelsior’s attack.

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Head-to-head

Over five meetings since February 2019, the teams have each had their moments. Fortuna Sittard have three wins to their name while Excelsior have two. Their most recent clash took place on October 19, 2025, with Excelsior winning 1-0. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Fortuna Sittard have found the net ten times, whereas Excelsior have scored seven. So, overall, Fortuna Sittard have the edge in head-to-head matches against Excelsior in their recent history.

In Eredivisie, Fortuna Sittard have played 34 matches, winning eleven, drawing six and losing seventeen, scoring 49 goals at an average of 1.44 per match and conceding 63 at a rate of 1.85 per match. Excelsior have won ten of their 34 matches in Eredivisie this season, with eight draws and sixteen defeats, netting 43 goals (1.26 per match) and conceding 56 (1.65 per match).

Fortuna Sittard's most recent outing ended in a loss against Ajax, while Excelsior are coming off a loss in their last match against AZ. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Fortuna Sittard have recorded six wins, ten losses, and four draws, while over their most recent twenty games, Excelsior have claimed six victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn five times.

AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Excelsior’s victory was the most likely outcome, rated at 37%, while a draw was at 31% and Fortuna Sittard’s victory was at 32%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Fortuna Sittard - Excelsior in real time.

Fortuna Sittard kicked off the game with Luuk Koopmans, Jasper Dahlhaus who got substituted by Philip Brittijn on the 46th minute, Justin Hubner, Ivan Marquez, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Ivo Pinto, Lance Duijvestijn who got substituted by Paul Gladon on the 89th minute, Edouard Michut who got substituted by Shawn Adewoye on the 89th minute, Dimitrios Limnios who got substituted by Kristoffer Peterson on the 46th minute, Kaj Sierhuis and Mohamed Ihattaren who got substituted by Yassin Oukili on the 80th minute as starters, with Nick Marsman, Niels Martens, Shawn Adewoye, Syb van Ottele, Philip Brittijn, Tristan Schenkhuizen, Kristoffer Peterson, Yassin Oukili, Alen Halilovic, Samuel Bastien, Moussa Gbemou and Paul Gladon on the bench.

Excelsior's starting eleven were Stijn van Gassel, Arthur Zagre, Rick Meissen who got substituted by Mike van Duinen on the 63rd minute, Casper Widell, Simon Janssen who got substituted by Jerolldino Bergraaf on the 86th minute, Lennard Hartjes who got substituted by Szymon Wlodarczyk on the 86th minute, Lewis Schouten, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan de Regt who got substituted by Miliano Jonathans on the 75th minute, Noah Naujoks and Derensili Sanches Fernandes, with Tijmen Holla, Stan Henderikx, Miliano Jonathans, Adam Carlen, Giulliano Cairo, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Mike van Duinen and Jerolldino Bergraaf on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Fortuna Sittard sit 11th with 39 points from 34 matches, while Excelsior are 13th with 38 points from their 34 games.

Stats

Explore stats from Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 0.3 - 0.25
• Ball Possession: 46 - 54
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 2
• Total Attempts: 16 - 10
• Shots On Target: 6 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 4 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 12 - 9
• Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 1
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 1
• Fouls: 7 - 15
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 14 - 28
• Saves: 3 - 4
• Free Kicks: 14 - 7
• Offsides: 0 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 106 - 152
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 62 - 108
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 27 - 31
• Tackles: 14 - 10
• Completed Tackles: 7 - 6
• Total Crosses: 18 - 15
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 4
• Interceptions: 12 - 9
• Clearances: 26 - 27

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Philip Brittijn and Rick Meissen were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior in real time. You can watch the goals by Mohamed Ihattaren, Kaj Sierhuis and Noah Naujoks as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Fortuna Sittard - Excelsior are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.