Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(34) 21 Goals 17 (28)
(17) 11 Assists 13 (18)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
24.9 Average Age 27.1
178.7 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(48%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 48% (45%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.3 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

NEC Nijmegen
Fortuna Sittard
Player Reason Status Rating
Sontje Hansen Out 6.66
Player Reason Status Rating
Onur Demir Out N/A
Ezequiel Bullaude Out 6.74
Kaj Sierhuis Out N/A

Team News

NEC Nijmegen
Fortuna Sittard
  • Sontje Hansen is the only player missing for NEC, who shouldn't be too unchanged from last time out.
  • Onur Demir, Ezequiel Bullaude and Kaj Sierhuis are injured and will sit out this week.

Prediction

  • NEC will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak against Fortuna Sittard on Sunday when the two teams meet in an Eredivisie match at Goffertstadion.
  • Fortuna Sittard's last league match resulted in a 3-0 loss to Go Ahead Eagles at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, breaking their four-match unbeaten streak. They currently sit in eighth place with 25 points, having scored 25 goals and conceded 28 in 18 matches.
  • NEC stands in 12th place with 20 points, having scored 24 goals and conceded 24. With 16 matches remaining, NEC trail eighth-placed Fortuna Sittard by five points for a chance to qualify for the UEFA Conference League playoffs. In their most recent Eredivisie match, NEC secured a 1-0 victory against PEC Zwolle at MAC³PARK Stadion, ending a five-match winless streak.
  • In their last encounter in August, NEC defeated Fortuna Sittard 3-0 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Koki Ogawa scored the opening goal in the 35th minute, followed by goals from Rober and Sami Ouaissa. NEC have been dominant in recent matchups, remaining unbeaten in the last five Eredivisie games against Fortuna. The last time Fortuna won in this fixture was in May 2022, during which NEC outscored Fortuna by a tally of 10 goals to four.
  • In the current 2024/2025 season, Fortuna Sittard's standout performers in attack have been Ezequiel Bullaude and Kristoffer Peterson, both scoring five goals each. For NEC, Koki Ogawa is the club's top scorer with seven goals, four of which were crucial first goals in their respective matches.
  • As for home performances, NEC have recorded three wins, two draws, and four losses in nine Eredivisie games at Goffertstadion this season. They will be aiming to end a three-match winless streak at home, which dates back to November 2024 against Utrecht. On the road, Fortuna Sittard have two wins, four draws, and three losses this season. They will seek to extend their three-match unbeaten streak away from home, having not lost an Eredivisie away game since November 2024 against PEC Zwolle.
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