Fortuna Sittard 0-2 Sparta Rotterdam – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Fortuna Sittard at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Eredivisie encounter, Regular Season - 17 sees Sparta Rotterdam travel to Fortuna Sittard Stadion to take on Fortuna Sittard. The game is scheduled for Saturday 13 January 2024, 15:30 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Fortuna Sittard stand at 3W 1D 6L from 10 Eredivisie matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: W L W W L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Fortuna Sittard, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Fortuna Sittard have gone 6W 3D 1L this season (10 games, 2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.00 — Fortuna Sittard are significantly better at Fortuna Sittard Stadion than their overall form suggests.
Sparta Rotterdam — All Games: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Eredivisie fixtures this season — 1.10 PPG. Last five: W L W L D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Sparta Rotterdam, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sparta Rotterdam's away record: 5W 1D 4L from 10 road trips in Eredivisie this season (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.60 exceeds their overall 1.10 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Fortuna Sittard 1.00 PPG, Sparta Rotterdam 1.10 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 4 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Fortuna Sittard, 2 for Sparta Rotterdam and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.8 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 3 Feb 2023, ended 0–0 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Fortuna Sittard in-play tendencies (50 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 52% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 72% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they fail to score in 36% of games.
Sparta Rotterdam in-play tendencies (50 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Fortuna Sittard 52% versus Sparta Rotterdam 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Fortuna Sittard 64% | Sparta Rotterdam 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Fortuna Sittard 1.27 xG and Sparta Rotterdam 1.20 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 0.950 / defence 0.823 | Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.949 / defence 0.803. League average goals — home 1.673 / away 1.537. Data: 50 Fortuna Sittard games / 50 Sparta Rotterdam games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Fortuna Sittard 36% | Draw 32% | Sparta Rotterdam 32%. Fair-value odds: Fortuna Sittard 2.78 | Draw 3.12 | Sparta Rotterdam 3.12. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.48. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.48 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Fortuna Sittard as the most likely outcome at 36% — marginal model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Fortuna Sittard offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.48 combined xG gives a 45% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though H2H averaging only 2.8 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Fortuna Sittard 50% | Sparta Rotterdam 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam | Competition: Eredivisie, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: Fortuna Sittard Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 13 Jan 2024, 15:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Fortuna Sittard 36% | Draw 32% | Sparta Rotterdam 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 53% | xG Fortuna Sittard 1.27 / Sparta Rotterdam 1.20 • Poisson strength factors: Fortuna Sittard attack 0.950 / def 0.823 | Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.949 / def 0.803 | league avg home 1.673 / away 1.537 • Poisson stance: Fortuna Sittard (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.27
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
1.20
Sparta Rotterdam xG
53%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam kick off?
Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam kicked off at 15:30 on Saturday 13 January 2024 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What was the final score in Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Fortuna Sittard 0 - 2 Sparta Rotterdam.
Where is Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam being played?
The match is being played at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What competition is Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam part of?
Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the Eredivisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our statistical model gives Fortuna Sittard a 36% chance of winning, Sparta Rotterdam a 32% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Fortuna Sittard the favourite.
Will both teams score in Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam will score (BTTS).
Will Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam?
Record (4 meetings): Fortuna Sittard 1W | Draws 1 | Sparta Rotterdam 2W.
What form are Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam in?
Fortuna Sittard (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 2.10 | L5 W-L-W-W-L. Sparta Rotterdam (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-W-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Fortuna Sittard's attack at 0.95x the league average against Sparta Rotterdam's defence at 0.80x — combine the two and it projects 1.27 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Sparta Rotterdam's attack versus Fortuna Sittard's defence, projects 1.20 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 50/50 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.1%), 1-0 (9.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Fortuna Sittard Win
36%
2.80
32%
3.11
32%
3.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.7%
Home win
0 – 1
10.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.27
Fortuna Sittard xG
Total xG
2.48
1.20
Sparta Rotterdam xG
2.80
36%
Home win
3.11
32%
Draw
3.11
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.12
Clean Sheet
30%
3.33
28%
3.58
Win to Nil
11%
9.32
9%
11.12
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.7 | 12.9 | 7.7 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam expected to score?
The model projects 1.27 expected goals for Fortuna Sittard and 1.20 for Sparta Rotterdam, a combined total of 2.48.
How confident is the prediction model for Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 50 outings, Fortuna Sittard have picked up 1.10 PPG on a 15W 10D 25L record — W-L-W-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Fortuna Sittard is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sparta Rotterdam's form line: 23W 12D 15L from 50 games, 1.62 PPG, last five W-L-W-L-D. The sample for Sparta Rotterdam is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Sparta Rotterdam are the form team by 0.52 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Fortuna Sittard.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Fortuna Sittard have posted 1.44 PPG from 25 outings (10W 6D 9L).
On the road, Sparta Rotterdam have gone 11W 6D 8L from 25 away games — 1.56 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Fortuna Sittard are averaging 1.12 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game recently; Sparta Rotterdam are on 1.64 scored and 1.18 conceded.
Last 50 Results — Eredivisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Fortuna Sittard
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Sparta Rotterdam
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam in coming into this match?
Fortuna Sittard have gone 15W 10D 25L in their last 50 games (1.10 PPG), while Sparta Rotterdam have gone 23W 12D 15L in their last 50 (1.62 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Fortuna Sittard at home or Sparta Rotterdam away?
Sparta Rotterdam's away record (1.56 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Fortuna Sittard at home: 1.44 PPG; Sparta Rotterdam away: 1.56 PPG.
Have Fortuna Sittard or Sparta Rotterdam been keeping clean sheets recently?
Fortuna Sittard have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their recent games, Sparta Rotterdam in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. They last met on 7 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 30 Mar 2024, when Sparta Rotterdam won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Fortuna Sittard's record when hosting Sparta Rotterdam specifically: 1W 2D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Fortuna Sittard
4
Draws
5
Sparta Rotterdam
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam?
From 10 meetings on record, Fortuna Sittard have won 1, Sparta Rotterdam have won 5, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam last play each other?
They last met on 7 February 2026, when Fortuna Sittard 2-2 Sparta Rotterdam.
Who has won more matches between Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam?
Sparta Rotterdam have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Fortuna Sittard see a goal before the break in 52% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Sparta Rotterdam are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Fortuna Sittard 44%, Sparta Rotterdam 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Fortuna Sittard) and 64% (Sparta Rotterdam). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 36% and 36% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Fortuna Sittard keep a clean sheet in 36% of their matches; Sparta Rotterdam in 36%; Fortuna Sittard have failed to score in 36% of games; Sparta Rotterdam in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Fortuna Sittard home games / Sparta Rotterdam away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Fortuna Sittard play Sparta Rotterdam?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Fortuna Sittard's recent matches and 48% of Sparta Rotterdam's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 52% of Fortuna Sittard's matches and 64% of Sparta Rotterdam's.
Do Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam tend to score early?
Fortuna Sittard have had a goal before half-time in 52% of their recent matches, Sparta Rotterdam in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Sparta Rotterdam cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Fortuna Sittard.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sparta Rotterdam beat Fortuna Sittard 0-2 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Regular Season - 17, in the Eredivisie. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Fortuna Sittard 1.27 xG and Sparta Rotterdam 1.20 xG, a combined 2.48. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Fortuna Sittard fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Fortuna Sittard attack 0.95 / defence 0.82 against Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.95 / defence 0.80, drawn from 50/50 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Fortuna Sittard 36% | Draw 32% | Sparta Rotterdam 32%, with Fortuna Sittard to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual Sparta Rotterdam win had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 63% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Fortuna Sittard 64%, Sparta Rotterdam 62%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Fortuna Sittard's trading profile (50 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Sparta Rotterdam's trading profile (50 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Sparta Rotterdam arrived the stronger side — 1.62 PPG against 1.10. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Fortuna Sittard (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.36 scoring average — below par going forward. Sparta Rotterdam (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.20 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.