Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Eredivisie Netherlands
In the 4th round of the Dutch Eredivisie on August 28, 2026, Groningen will face Fortuna Sittard. Both teams will be aiming for success in this head-to-head encounter.
Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Groningen collected 48 points last season. That was the ninth-best result, allowing them to enter the playoffs for a European spot. However, they immediately lost 0-2 to Ajax. After the summer break, they started with a match against Utrecht, winning that game. They then thrashed Den Haag 4-1. But against the champions, PSV, they ended up with no points, losing in a tough manner: they opened the scoring quickly but conceded five in return.
The team from Sittard finished eleventh last spring with 39 points. This season, they started against the champions—PSV—and sensationally took a point with a draw. Then they defeated Cambuur, but lost to AZ in the last round.
Dick's side managed to score an average of 2.33 goals per game while conceding the same amount. Their next opponent started the campaign averaging 1.67 goals scored and conceding exactly the same.
Previous Matches: Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard
Two seasons ago, both sides exchanged home wins, while in 2025/2026, they achieved away victories.
The hosts are considered clear favorites, but their defense is far from perfect, and the visitors are dangerous in attack. Here, we expect "over 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard: Key Statistics and Trends
- Groningen have won two of their previous three matches
- 100% of Groningen's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 4.67 total goals per game
- Fortuna Sittard have won three of their last five matches
- 67% of Fortuna's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard: Probable Starting Lineups
Groningen play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Vassen – Prins, Chinger, Blokzeijl, Schreuders – Land, de Jong – Clement, van Bergen, van der Werff – Willumsson
Fortuna Sittard play with a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Schenk – Janssens, Godo, Gomis, Jans – Devale, Lokesa, Slegers – Abrahams, Bruls, Mertens
Follow the Dutch Eredivisie league table and check your team's form before placing a bet on the next match.
