NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard predictions, Feb 28, 2026

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As NEC Nijmegen prepares to host Fortuna Sittard in the Dutch Eredivisie on February 28, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent forms. NEC Nijmegen has demonstrated solid performance, securing three victories in their last five matches, reflecting a robust offensive capability and defensive organization. This trend positions them as favorites, supported by bookmakers’ odds favoring a home win at 1.4.

In contrast, Fortuna Sittard has struggled, with only one win in their last five outings, suggesting vulnerabilities that NEC could exploit. The odds for an away victory stand at 6.63, indicating low confidence in Fortuna’s recent form. According to predictive models, Nijmegen boasts a 70.4% probability of winning, while draws and away wins stand at 18.1% and 13.4%, respectively.

Given NEC’s home advantage and current momentum, it’s reasonable to predict a favorable outcome for them, with a likely final score of 2:0. However, in football, outcomes can be unpredictable, making this clash one to watch closely as both teams vie for crucial points in the standings.

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Nijmegen 66%

Draw 19.4%

Fortuna Sittard 14.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.42	4.9	6.8
	1.45	5	6.54	Watch and Bet
	1.44	4.5	5.75
	1.43	5.02	6.17

Latest Results

21.02.26 Ajax Amsterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 1:1 17.02.26 Sparta Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 1:1 11.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – FC Utrecht – 1:3 07.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – Heracles Almelo – 4:1 04.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – FC Volendam – 1:0

20.02.26 Fortuna Sittard – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1 14.02.26 Ajax Amsterdam – Fortuna Sittard – 4:1 07.02.26 Fortuna Sittard – Sparta Rotterdam – 2:2 01.02.26 Heracles Almelo – Fortuna Sittard – 2:1 25.01.26 FC Groningen – Fortuna Sittard – 1:2

Facts

One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: ) and 11).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 3.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Nijmegen may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Nijmegen is the obvious favorite.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 9 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 38:20. (average 2.4:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Nijmegen won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 23:13. (average 2.6:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

31.08.25 Fortuna Sittard – NEC Nijmegen – 3:2 19.01.25 NEC Nijmegen – Fortuna Sittard – 4:1 31.08.24 Fortuna Sittard – NEC Nijmegen – 0:3 02.04.24 Fortuna Sittard – NEC Nijmegen – 1:1 15.12.23 NEC Nijmegen – Fortuna Sittard – 4:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	PSV	24	20	2	2	70:29	41	62
2	Feyenoord	23	14	3	6	53:32	21	45
3	Nijmegen	24	12	7	5	59:40	19	43
4	Ajax	24	11	10	3	47:31	16	43
5	Sparta Rotterdam	23	11	4	8	30:37	-7	37
6	AZ Alkmaar	23	10	6	7	39:37	2	36
7	Twente	23	8	11	4	37:25	12	35
8	Groningen	23	9	4	10	30:30	0	31
9	Heerenveen	24	8	7	9	40:42	-2	31
10	Utrecht	23	8	6	9	35:30	5	30
11	Sittard	24	8	5	11	36:43	-7	29
12	Zwolle	23	7	5	11	33:49	-16	26
13	Excelsior	24	7	5	12	26:41	-15	26
14	FC Volendam	24	6	6	12	26:39	-13	24
15	G.A. Eagles	23	4	11	8	33:39	-6	23
16	NAC Breda	24	5	7	12	25:36	-11	22
17	Telstar	23	3	9	11	27:39	-12	18
18	Heracles	23	5	2	16	31:58	-27	17

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