Fortuna Sittard 1-0 Heracles – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Fortuna Sittard at 43% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Fortuna Sittard face Heracles.
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Analysis & Preview
Heracles travel to Fortuna Sittard Stadion to take on Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie (matchday 25). The game is scheduled for Saturday 8 March 2025 at 15:30 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Fortuna Sittard have gone 3W 2D 5L — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: L D L L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 2.30 conceded. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Fortuna Sittard at home: 4W 0D 6L from their last 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Heracles stand at 3W 5D 2L — 1.40 PPG. Last five: D D W L W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.90. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — a high rate that makes Yes a well-evidenced angle from their form.
Heracles's form when playing away from home: 2W 1D 7L across their last 10 road games (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 2.50 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.70 is notably below their overall 1.40 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Fortuna Sittard 1.10 PPG, Heracles 1.40 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
The H2H picture is flat: the 5 H2H matches we hold have produced 1 wins for Fortuna Sittard, 2 for Heracles and 2 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 3.0 per game across the 5 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 7 Dec 2024, ended Fortuna Sittard 2–2 Heracles — a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Fortuna Sittard trading profile (last 58 games, 28 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 61% of the time; of the 14 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 36%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%; they fail to score in 40% of games.
Heracles trading profile (last 58 games, 28 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 79% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; of the 12 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 42%; of the 26 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 48%; they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Fortuna Sittard 47% versus Heracles 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Fortuna Sittard 59% | Heracles 64%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Fortuna Sittard surrender their half-time lead 36% of the time, while Heracles have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 38% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Fortuna Sittard 1.62 xG and Heracles 1.35 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Fortuna Sittard attack 0.786 / defence 1.295 | Heracles attack 0.816 / defence 1.226. League average goals — home 1.685 / away 1.276. Fortuna Sittard's attack rating of 0.786 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.62. Heracles's defence rating of 1.226 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Fortuna Sittard's projected output up. Fortuna Sittard's defence rating of 1.295 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Heracles's projected output up. Data: built from Fortuna Sittard's last 58 games and Heracles's last 58.
Result probabilities: Fortuna Sittard 43% | Draw 26% | Heracles 31%. Fair-value odds: Fortuna Sittard 2.31 | Draw 3.92 | Heracles 3.21. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS Yes probability 60% | Total xG 2.97. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.97 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% — both xG figures (1.62 / 1.35) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Fortuna Sittard as the most likely outcome at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Fortuna Sittard offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.97 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 57% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Fortuna Sittard's last 10 home games and Heracles's last 10 away games) averaging 3.1 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 3.0 goals per game across 5 H2H matches.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 60%. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: Fortuna Sittard 40% (last 10 home games) | Heracles 40% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 25 | Venue: Fortuna Sittard Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 8 March 2025 at 15:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Fortuna Sittard 43% | Draw 26% | Heracles 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% (Under 43%) | BTTS Yes 60% (No 40%) | xG Fortuna Sittard 1.62 / Heracles 1.35 • Poisson strength factors: Fortuna Sittard attack 0.786 / def 1.295 | Heracles attack 0.816 / def 1.226 | league avg home 1.685 / away 1.276 • Poisson stance: Fortuna Sittard (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.62
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
1.35
Heracles xG
60%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
35%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles FAQs
What time does Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles kick off?
Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles kicked off at 15:30 UK time on Saturday 8 March 2025 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What was the final score in Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles?
Fortuna Sittard 1 - 0 Heracles.
Where is Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles being played?
The match is being played at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What competition is Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles part of?
Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 25) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles?
Our statistical model gives Fortuna Sittard a 43% chance of winning, Heracles a 31% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Fortuna Sittard the favourite.
Will both teams score in Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Fortuna Sittard and Heracles will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Fortuna Sittard's attack at 0.79x the league average against Heracles's defence at 1.23x — combine the two and it projects 1.62 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Heracles's attack versus Fortuna Sittard's defence, projects 1.35 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Fortuna Sittard's last 58 games and Heracles's last 58 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.1%), 1-2 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Fortuna Sittard Win
43%
2.31
26%
3.92
31%
3.21
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
1 – 0
8.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.62
Fortuna Sittard xG
Total xG
2.97
1.35
Heracles xG
2.31
43%
Home win
3.92
26%
Draw
3.21
31%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.66
40%
BTTS No
2.51
Clean Sheet
26%
3.85
20%
5.07
Win to Nil
11%
8.89
6%
16.26
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.3 | 11.2 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 9.1 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.7%.
How many goals are Fortuna Sittard and Heracles expected to score?
The model projects 1.62 expected goals for Fortuna Sittard and 1.35 for Heracles, a combined total of 2.97.
How confident is the prediction model for Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Fortuna Sittard's recent record stands at 17W 16D 25L from 58 games, a 1.16 PPG return, with L-D-L-L-W in the last five.
Heracles, meanwhile, have gone 15W 15D 28L across 58 games — 1.03 PPG, with D-D-W-L-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Fortuna Sittard on 1.16 PPG, Heracles on 1.03. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Fortuna Sittard have managed 12W 6D 10L from their last 28 home games — 1.50 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Heracles's away record stands at 5W 4D 19L across their last 28 away games, a 0.68 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Fortuna Sittard come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Fortuna Sittard are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.69 conceded per game recently; Heracles are on 1.26 scored and 2.05 conceded.
Last 58 Results
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Fortuna Sittard
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Heracles
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Fortuna Sittard (Home) vs Heracles (Away)
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Fortuna Sittard
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Heracles
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❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles Form FAQs
What form are Fortuna Sittard and Heracles in coming into this match?
Fortuna Sittard have gone 17W 16D 25L in their last 58 games (1.16 PPG), while Heracles have gone 15W 15D 28L in their last 58 (1.03 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Fortuna Sittard at home or Heracles away?
Fortuna Sittard's home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Fortuna Sittard at home: 1.50 PPG; Heracles away: 0.68 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 8 H2H matches in our data, going back to November 2021. All of them came in Eredivisie. The most recent was on 1 February 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 10 Nov 2023, when Fortuna Sittard won Fortuna Sittard 4-1 Heracles.
Fortuna Sittard's record when hosting Heracles specifically: 2W 1D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Fortuna Sittard
3
Draws
3
Heracles
Recent Meetings
❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Sittard and Heracles?
Across the 8 head-to-head matches in our data, Fortuna Sittard have won 2, Heracles have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Fortuna Sittard and Heracles last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 1 February 2026: Heracles 2-1 Fortuna Sittard.
Who has won more matches between Fortuna Sittard and Heracles?
Heracles have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 8 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Fortuna Sittard are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
Heracles are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 21% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Fortuna Sittard 50%, Heracles 43% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 61% for Fortuna Sittard and 64% for Heracles. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 32% and 43% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Fortuna Sittard have failed to score in 32% of games; Heracles in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Fortuna Sittard home games / Heracles away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Heracles Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Fortuna Sittard and Heracles matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Fortuna Sittard's recent matches and 43% of Heracles's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Fortuna Sittard and Heracles matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 61% of Fortuna Sittard's matches and 64% of Heracles's.
Do Fortuna Sittard and Heracles matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Fortuna Sittard's recent matches and 79% of Heracles's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Fortuna Sittard edge out Heracles 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Fortuna Sittard beat Heracles 1-0 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Regular Season - 25, in the Eredivisie. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Fortuna Sittard 1.62 xG and Heracles 1.35 xG, a combined 2.97. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Heracles landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Fortuna Sittard attack 0.79 / defence 1.29 against Heracles attack 0.82 / defence 1.23, drawn from 58/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Fortuna Sittard 43% | Draw 26% | Heracles 31%, with Fortuna Sittard to win its most likely call at 43%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 57%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 80% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 60% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Fortuna Sittard 59%, Heracles 64%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Fortuna Sittard's trading profile (58 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did not.
Heracles's trading profile (58 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Fortuna Sittard 1.16 PPG, Heracles 1.03 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Fortuna Sittard win broke the near-deadlock. Fortuna Sittard (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.39 average — tighter than their form line. Heracles (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.86 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 1 against a 2.29 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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