Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
25/01/2026 at 08:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Eredivisie - Round 20
  • Referee: Oostrom I. (Ned)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
netherlandsNetherlandsCanal+, ESPN 1, ESPN Extra

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.420.79
Ball possession
60%40%
Total shots
2510
Shots on target
56
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
163
Passes
84% (409/489)69% (248/359)
Yellow cards
32
Expected goals (xG)
2.420.79
xG on target (xGOT)
1.451.76
Total shots
2510
Shots on target
56
Shots off target
111
Blocked shots
93
Shots inside the box
154
Shots outside the box
106
Hit the woodwork
10
Headed goals
01
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
163
Touches in opposition box
4311
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
22
Free kicks
1512
Passes
84% (409/489)69% (248/359)
Long passes
53% (21/40)25% (20/79)
Passes in final third
78% (147/189)58% (66/113)
Crosses
20% (10/50)14% (1/7)
Expected assists (xA)
2.130.53
Throw ins
2212
Fouls
1215
Tackles
57% (8/14)80% (8/10)
Duels won
5145
Clearances
2063
Interceptions
65
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
44
xGOT faced
1.761.45
Goals prevented
-0.240.45

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 2)
  • 6', 1 - 0, Janse D. , Taha Y. (A),
  • 12', 1 - 1, Sierhuis K. , Hubner J. (A),
  • 25', Resink S. 🟨,
  • 32', 1 - 2, Duijvestijn L. , Pinto I. (A),
  • 35', Ihattaren M. 🟨,
  • 43', Brittijn P. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 57', Resink S. , Willumsson B. ,
  • 66', Land T. , Zawada O. ,
  • 67', van Bergen T. 🟨,
  • 69', Ihattaren M. , Peterson K. ,
  • 80', Rente M. , Hernes T. ,
  • 80', van der Werff D. , Emeran N. ,
  • 85', Sierhuis K. , Gladon P. ,
  • 90+3', Michut E. , van Ottele S. ,
  • 90+3', Duijvestijn L. , Limnios D. ,
  • 90+5', Taha Y. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Groningen
62.1%
Draw
23%
Fortuna Sittard
14.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
56.1% 25% 18.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

58% 24.2% 18.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Groningen has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Groningen's performance.
  • Fortuna Sittard has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Groningen than the current prediction. (-4.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Fortuna Sittard than the current prediction. (+3.4%)
  • Groningen - Fortuna Sittard Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.52
    (1.67)
    4.13
    (3.75)
    6.31
    (4.97)
    5.7%
    (6.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Groningen - Fortuna Sittard?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -0.25, 1st Half - Groningen (1.70) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -1 - Groningen (1.82) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Groningen will win (16 of 17 users predict this - 94.12%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 82.94%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Groningen will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 6 high ROI users predict this event. Groningen (votes: 6 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: ) and 12).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Groningen won 3.
    • Groningen has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Fortuna Sittard is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Fortuna Sittard may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Groningen is the team to beat.
    • There will not play in Groningen: Seuntjens M. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Fortuna Sittard: Bayram R. (Knee Injury) Dahlhaus J. (Inactive) Sinkgraven D. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Groningen: Vaessen E. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Fortuna Sittard: Lonwijk J. (Inactive) Tunjic L. (Inactive)
    • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Groningen won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 18:12. (average 1.4:0.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Groningen won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:4. (average 1.3:0.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Groningen - Fortuna Sittard were as follows:
    25.10.2025 Fortuna Sittard - Groningen 1:2
    16.03.2025 Groningen - Fortuna Sittard 0:0
    26.10.2024 Fortuna Sittard - Groningen 1:0
    08.02.2024 Groningen - Fortuna Sittard 1:0
    02.04.2023 Fortuna Sittard - Groningen 3:1
    Latest results of Groningen
    18.01.2026 Heerenveen - Groningen 0:2
    10.01.2026 Groningen - NAC Breda 0:0
    06.01.2026 Groningen - Bodø Glimt 0:4
    13.12.2025 Groningen - Volendam 3:0
    Latest results of Fortuna Sittard
    Dutch Eredivisie Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1PSV24202270:294162
    2Feyenoord24153655:332248
    3Nijmegen24127559:401943
    4Ajax241110347:311643
    5AZ Alkmaar24116742:38439
    6Twente24911439:261338
    7Sparta Rotterdam24114931:40-937
    8Utrecht2487936:31531
    9Groningen24941131:32-131
    10Heerenveen2487940:42-231
    11Sittard24851136:43-729
    12Zwolle24761134:50-1627
    13G.A. Eagles24511837:39-226
    14Excelsior24751226:41-1526
    15FC Volendam24661226:39-1324
    16NAC Breda24571225:36-1122
    17Telstar24391228:41-1318
    18Heracles24521731:62-3117

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