NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Betiball's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard on 28 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard preview before placing your bet.

NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard: Starting Lineups Time : 28/02/2026 16:00

NEC Nijmegen
2 - 3
Finished
Fortuna Sittard
90+3' event Bryan Linssen
79' event Willum Thor Willumsson / Tjaronn Chery
79' event Isak Hansen-Aaroen / Danilo Pereira da Silva
68' event Bryan Linssen / Koki Ogawa
67' event Noe Lebreton / Ahmetcan Kaplan
67' event Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
21' event Ahmetcan Kaplan
19' event Tjaronn Chery
event 85' Paul Gladon / Kaj Sierhuis
event 85' Kristoffer Peterson / Lance Duijvestijn
event 77' Yassin Oukili / Mohammed Amine Ihattaren
event 76' Shawn Adewoye / Philip Brittijn
event 72' Neraysho Kasanwirjo / Dimitrios Limnios
event 65' Justin Hubner
event 59' Mohammed Amine Ihattaren
event 54' Philip Brittijn
event 27' Ivan Marquez Alvarez
90+3' event Bryan Linssen
event 85' Paul Gladon / Kaj Sierhuis
79' event Willum Thor Willumsson / Tjaronn Chery
event 85' Kristoffer Peterson / Lance Duijvestijn
79' event Isak Hansen-Aaroen / Danilo Pereira da Silva
event 77' Yassin Oukili / Mohammed Amine Ihattaren
68' event Bryan Linssen / Koki Ogawa
event 76' Shawn Adewoye / Philip Brittijn
67' event Noe Lebreton / Ahmetcan Kaplan
event 72' Neraysho Kasanwirjo / Dimitrios Limnios
67' event Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
event 65' Justin Hubner
21' event Ahmetcan Kaplan
event 59' Mohammed Amine Ihattaren
19' event Tjaronn Chery
event 54' Philip Brittijn
event 27' Ivan Marquez Alvarez
NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
Substitutions
#20 Noe Lebreton
#19 Willum Thor Willumsson
#30 Bryan Linssen
#7 Virgil Misidjan
#8 Isak Hansen-Aaroen
#34 Youssef El Kachati
#71 Dirk Proper
#17 Bram Nuytinck
#22 Jasper Cillessen
#15 Jetro Willems
#5 Thomas Ouwejan
#3 Philippe Sandler
NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard
15Shots13
4Shots on Goal9
10Fouls13
10Corner Kick5
13Free kick10
2Offside0
1Yellow card1
38Aerial1
6Save1
16Successful Tackles16
3Interceptions12
23Long pass21
0Assist3
8Successful center5
3Shots off goal4
1Hit The Post1
19Head Success29
8Blocked0
16Tackle16
6Dribbles3
32Throw-in21
495Passes240
139Attacks57
90Dangerous attacks23
6Corner Kicks(HT)3
1BigChances2
8ShotsInsideBox9
7ShotsOutsideBox4
60DuelsWon68
1.46ExpectedGoals2.44
1.08xGOT3.46
41Touches In Opposition Box15
35AccurateCrosses9
41GroundDuelsWon39
19AerialDuelsWon29
14Clearances61
Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard
Substitutions
#4 Shawn Adewoye
#5 Yassin Oukili
#19 Paul Gladon
#21 Neraysho Kasanwirjo
#7 Kristoffer Peterson
#77 Luka Tunjic
#22 Samuel Bastien
#10 Alen Halilovic
#32 Nick Marsman
#25 Niels Martens
#6 Syb Van Ottele
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Bryan Linssen - NEC Nijmegen
85' Fortuna Sittard — substitution: Paul Gladon / Kaj Sierhuis
85' Fortuna Sittard — substitution: Kristoffer Peterson / Lance Duijvestijn
79' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Willum Thor Willumsson / Tjaronn Chery
79' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Isak Hansen-Aaroen / Danilo Pereira da Silva
77' Fortuna Sittard — substitution: Yassin Oukili / Mohammed Amine Ihattaren
76' Fortuna Sittard — substitution: Shawn Adewoye / Philip Brittijn
72' Fortuna Sittard — substitution: Neraysho Kasanwirjo / Dimitrios Limnios
68' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Bryan Linssen / Koki Ogawa
67' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Noe Lebreton / Ahmetcan Kaplan
67' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
65' Goal! Justin Hubner - Fortuna Sittard
59' Goal! Mohammed Amine Ihattaren - Fortuna Sittard
54' Philip Brittijn - Fortuna Sittard receive a yellow card
27' Goal! Ivan Marquez Alvarez - Fortuna Sittard
21' Ahmetcan Kaplan - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
19' Goal! Tjaronn Chery - NEC Nijmegen

How We Build the NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard on 28 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NEC Nijmegen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fortuna Sittard's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where NEC Nijmegen and Fortuna Sittard sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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