NEC vs Fortuna Sittard Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our NEC vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction: 3-1

NEC vs Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.

This NEC vs Fortuna Sittard prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

NEC's Last Match – Ajax vs NEC

NEC will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with Ajax on February 21. In that match, NEC controlled 52% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Ajax	48%	7 (4)	1.47	25
NEC	52%	13 (10)	1.16	47

Fortuna Sittard's Last Match – Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior

Fortuna Sittard will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie triumph against Excelsior on February 20. In that match, Fortuna Sittard recorded 46% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Fortuna Sittard	46%	13 (6)	1.93	41
Excelsior	54%	7 (4)	1.23	55

NEC vs Fortuna Sittard Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

NEC are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Fortuna Sittard average 1.7 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

NEC to win: @1.444

Draw: @5

Fortuna Sittard to win: @6.5

NEC Fixtures

Fortuna Sittard Fixtures