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NEC vs Fortuna Sittard: lineups

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NEC 11 · 9 points
Fortuna Sittard 7 · 14 points

Predicted lineups NEC vs Fortuna Sittard

NEC 3-4-2-1
1 Crettaz
24 Fonville
4 Schuurs
73 Brás
21 Storm
20 Lebreton
6 Nejašmić
34 Kers
10 Tadić
9 Chery
30 Linssen

Predicted lineup for NEC: Crettaz, Fonville, Schuurs, Brás, Storm, Lebreton, Nejašmić, Kers, Tadić, Chery, Linssen

Fortuna Sittard 4-3-3
31 Branderhorst
28 Hubner
3 Guth
6 van Ottele
12 Pinto
22 Zand
23 Brittijn
20 Michut
9 Descotte
25 Zeefuik
52 Ihattaren

Predicted lineup for Fortuna Sittard: Branderhorst, Hubner, Guth, van Ottele, Pinto, Zand, Brittijn, Michut, Descotte, Zeefuik, Ihattaren

Injuries and suspensions

NEC

  • Ayodele Thomas Disciplinary suspension Suspended
  • Bram Nuytinck Ankle surgery Unavailable
  • Emre Mor Groin injury Unavailable
  • Philippe Sandler Injury Unavailable

Fortuna Sittard

  • Iván Márquez Injury Doubtful
  • Jasper Dahlhaus Leg injury Doubtful
  • Ramazan Bayram Knee injury Unavailable
  • Yassin Oukili Groin injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

NEC

  1. Tjaronn Chery 4 goals 2 assists
  2. Perr Schuurs 2 goals 1 assists
  3. Adam Tahaui 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Kaj Sierhuis 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Noé Lebreton 1 goals 0 assists

Fortuna Sittard

  1. Mohamed Ihattaren 3 goals 3 assists
  2. Lequincio Zeefuik 3 goals 1 assists
  3. Anthony Descotte 3 goals 0 assists
  4. Philip Brittijn 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Edouard Michut 1 goals 2 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

NEC

Player Starts Min. Form
Tobias Storm 5/5 450 mixed
Darko Nejašmić 4/4 360 mixed
Dušan Tadić 4/4 360 poor
Noé Lebreton 4/5 356 mixed
Tjaronn Chery 4/4 352 strong
Nikolas Polster 3/4 315 poor
Bryan Linssen 3/4 274 mixed
Gabriel Brás 3/3 267 mixed

Fortuna Sittard

Player Starts Min. Form
Mattijs Branderhorst 5/5 450 solid
Justin Hubner 5/5 450 mixed
Philip Brittijn 5/5 450 mixed
Edouard Michut 5/5 446 solid
Ivo Pinto 5/5 444 mixed
Rodrigo Guth 5/5 441 solid
Shiloh ’t Zand 5/5 432 solid
Mohamed Ihattaren 5/5 392 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.87 1.20
  • Predicted goals3.5
  • Both teams to score88%
  • Over 2.5 goals75%
  • Corners6.5

Team comparison

NEC home Per match FOR away
0.50 Points 2.50
1.25 Goals for 2.25
2.00 Goals against 1.50
1.87 xG for 1.20
1.32 xG against 1.91
5.3 Corners 1.3
LLDD Home and away form DWWW

NEC vs Fortuna Sittard: head-to-head record

18 previous meetings
10 NEC 4 draws 4 Fortuna Sittard
  • Goals per match3.83
  • Both teams scored83%
  • Over 2.5 goals72%
  • Feb 2026 NEC 2 - 3 Fortuna Sittard
  • Aug 2025 Fortuna Sittard 3 - 2 NEC
  • Jan 2025 NEC 4 - 1 Fortuna Sittard
  • Aug 2024 Fortuna Sittard 0 - 3 NEC
  • Apr 2024 Fortuna Sittard 1 - 1 NEC
  • Dec 2023 NEC 4 - 1 Fortuna Sittard
  • May 2023 Fortuna Sittard 1 - 1 NEC
  • Oct 2022 NEC 3 - 2 Fortuna Sittard
  • Sep 2022 NEC 1 - 1 Fortuna Sittard
  • May 2022 NEC 0 - 1 Fortuna Sittard

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for NEC vs Fortuna Sittard be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for NEC against Fortuna Sittard?

NEC are without Ayodele Thomas (disciplinary suspension), Bram Nuytinck (ankle surgery), Emre Mor (groin injury) and Philippe Sandler (injury).

Who is unavailable for Fortuna Sittard against NEC?

Fortuna Sittard are without Iván Márquez (injury), Jasper Dahlhaus (leg injury), Ramazan Bayram (knee injury) and Yassin Oukili (groin injury).

What formation do NEC play?

NEC have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Dick Schreuder.

What formation do Fortuna Sittard play?

Fortuna Sittard have used a 5-3-2 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between NEC and Fortuna Sittard finish?

On 28 February 2026, NEC vs Fortuna Sittard finished 2-3.

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