Fortuna Sittard will host Sparta Rotterdam in Sittard on matchday 20 of 34 in Eredivisie. The venue: Fortuna Sittard Stadion, kick-off: 20:00, date: 03/02/2023.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Sparta Rotterdam to win either half: YES — 1.83
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Draw at least in one half: NO — 2.69
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 2.07
Rotterdam are unbeaten in their last five Eredivisie matches, and as a result, there’s a chance they could end up winning in one half against Fortuna Sittard, who have lost two of their last five league games.
I don’t think this game could end in a draw in either half because in Fortuna Sittard’s last four matches, only in one half out of possible eight ended as draw. However, Sparta Rotterdam had experienced at least four halves from possible eight end as draws.
Although Sparta Rotterdam are top going forward and solid at the back, there’s a chance this game could produce over 2.5 goals. Two of Rotterdam’s last five matches ended with under 2.5 goals but Fortuna’s last four matches, three ended with over 2.5 goals.
They have lacked consistency in their last five matches, although they won their last two league matches. Fortuna Sittard kept at only one clean sheet in their last five Eredivisie games. They have two wins on a bounce to protect this week but their backline could be their undoing against a good goalscoring side, Rotterdam.
are unbeaten in their last five Eredivisie matches, two wins and three draws. They are solid at the back and are fond of keeping clean sheets. They face Sittard as the favourites and their backline could go on to make the difference in Sittard this week. They occupy the 6th position with 33 points after 19 matches and are four positions and 11 points ahead of Fortuna Sittard.
It’s no longer news that defence wins you matches and that’s a weapon Rotterdam could use against Fortuna Sittard as they have only conceded 17 goals in 19 matches while the hosts have let in 33 goals in as many matches as Rotterdam.
Because I feel the home team may not cause enough trouble on Sparta Rotterdam’s defence, I will back them to get a consolation goal.
I’d definitely back Sparta Rotterdam to finish the game without a defeat.
Goalkeeper: Pandur
Defenders: Cox, Siovas, Guth, Pinto
Midfielders: Ferati, Bistrovic, Ozyakup
Forwards: Embalo, Yilmaz, Cordoba
Goalkeeper: Olij
Defenders: Pinto, Auassar, Vriends, Sambo
Midfielders: Mijnans, Kitolano, Verschueren
Forwards: Van Crooy, Lauritsen, Namli
This match will be played at Fortuna Sittard Stadion (Sittard)
The starting whistle will sound on February 3rd, 2023. 19:00 UTC.