NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction

Eredivisie · Sun 18 Oct 2026
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NEC NijmegenWDLWW
2 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 1
Kick-offSun 18 Oct, 19:00
Our tip1 @ 1.62 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
NEC NijmegenWDLWW
08 Nov 26AUtrecht3 - 2Eredivisie
05 Nov 26HOmonia Nicosia3 - 1UEFA Europa League
31 Oct 26AHeerenveen0 - 1Eredivisie
25 Oct 26HGroningen2 - 2Eredivisie
22 Oct 26ADinamo Zagreb4 - 2UEFA Europa League
Fortuna Sittard

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Head to head

NEC Nijmegen 7 · Draws 5 · Fortuna Sittard 4 (16 meetings, last 10 below)

18 Oct 26NEC Nijmegen2 - 2Fortuna SittardEredivisie
28 Feb 26NEC Nijmegen2 - 3Fortuna SittardEredivisie
31 Aug 25Fortuna Sittard3 - 2NEC NijmegenEredivisie
19 Jan 25NEC Nijmegen4 - 1Fortuna SittardEredivisie
31 Aug 24Fortuna Sittard0 - 3NEC NijmegenEredivisie
02 Apr 24Fortuna Sittard1 - 1NEC NijmegenEredivisie
15 Dec 23NEC Nijmegen4 - 1Fortuna SittardEredivisie
28 May 23Fortuna Sittard1 - 1NEC NijmegenEredivisie
19 Oct 22NEC Nijmegen3 - 2Fortuna SittardKNVB Beker
10 Sep 22NEC Nijmegen1 - 1Fortuna SittardEredivisie

Full head to head: NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard →

Our prediction

NEC Nijmegen to win

@ 1.62
Double chance
1X  •  NEC Nijmegen or Draw
@ 1.20
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.44
Confidence
75%

Our record

Our tips on NEC Nijmegenlast 20 tipped matches
7/2035%
Our tips in Eredivisielast 30 days
17/3647%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 68%Under 2.5: 32%
Expected goals
1.26NEC Nijmegen
3.50Total
2.24Fortuna Sittard

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 NEC Nijmegen win 8% @ 8.00 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 8% @ 8.50
2 – 0 NEC Nijmegen win 6% @ 11.00
3 – 1 NEC Nijmegen win 6% @ 11.00
2 – 2 Draw 6% @ 11.00 ✓ Final score

Final score: 2 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

NEC Nijmegen69%
Draw24%
Fortuna Sittard7%

Odds (1X2)

11.62
X4.00
24.40

NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard preview and result

NEC Nijmegen and Fortuna Sittard met in the Eredivisie on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 19:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 2, 1 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives NEC Nijmegen a 69% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Fortuna Sittard 7%. Our pick was NEC Nijmegen to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.62. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (NEC Nijmegen or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.20.

Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (1.3 for NEC Nijmegen, 2.2 for Fortuna Sittard). The chance of three or more goals is 68%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 4 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

NEC Nijmegen have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-L-W-W), scoring 12 and conceding 8. In their last 10 meetings, NEC Nijmegen won 7, Fortuna Sittard won 4 and 5 ended level. In the table, NEC Nijmegen are 11th with 14 points and Fortuna Sittard are 7th with 20 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard?

Our pre-match prediction is NEC Nijmegen to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.62. Win chances: NEC Nijmegen 69%, draw 24%, Fortuna Sittard 7%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 68%).

What time is NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard?

NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard (Eredivisie) was played on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 19:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard?

The double chance 1X (NEC Nijmegen or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.20. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Eredivisie table

NEC Nijmegen11th14 pts
Fortuna Sittard7th20 pts
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2 Feyenoord 12741 1925
3 Ajax 12741 1725
4 Twente 12732 1824
5 AZ Alkmaar 12723 823
6 Heerenveen 12633 821
7 Fortuna Sittard 12552 020
8 GO Ahead Eagles 12453 -317
9 Groningen 12435 115
10 Cambuur 12435 -215
11 NEC Nijmegen 12354 -114
12 Sparta Rotterdam 12336 -812
13 PEC Zwolle 12336 -1112
14 Utrecht 12336 -1312
15 Excelsior 12327 -1311
16 Telstar 12246 -710
17 ADO Den Haag 12237 -99
18 Willem II 12039 -293