Fortuna Sittard 1-4 Telstar – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Fortuna Sittard at 52% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Fortuna Sittard face Telstar.
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Full Analysis
Fortuna Sittard Stadion plays host to Fortuna Sittard versus Telstar in Eredivisie (matchday 26). Kick-off: Sunday 8 March 2026 at 13:30 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Fortuna Sittard have collected 1.40 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 2D 4L. Last five: L D L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 2.00 conceded. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Fortuna Sittard at home: 5W 2D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.70 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Telstar (all games): 2W 4D 4L across their last 10 — 1.00 points per game. Last five: L D D L W. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, Telstar have gone 1W 4D 5L in their last 10 away fixtures (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.40 for Fortuna Sittard, 1.00 for Telstar — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (from Fortuna Sittard's last 10 home games and Telstar's last 10 away games) — Fortuna Sittard have seen both teams score in 70% of their games, Telstar in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H History
Neither side has dominated the 1 H2H match in our data: 1 wins for Fortuna Sittard, 0 for Telstar and 0 draws — leaving the H2H largely neutral. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 4.0 per game across the 1 H2H match we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 14 Sep 2025, ended Fortuna Sittard 3–1 Telstar — a Fortuna Sittard win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 4.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Fortuna Sittard goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 59 games, 29 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 72% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; of the 15 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Telstar goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 59 games, 29 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 66% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; of the 23 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 35%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Fortuna Sittard 58% versus Telstar 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Fortuna Sittard 58% | Telstar 61%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Fortuna Sittard 1.80 xG and Telstar 1.14 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 1.024 / defence 1.113 | Telstar attack 0.772 / defence 1.068. League average goals — home 1.643 / away 1.329. Telstar's attack rating of 0.772 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.14. Data: built from Fortuna Sittard's last 59 games and Telstar's last 25.
Result probabilities: Fortuna Sittard 52% | Draw 25% | Telstar 23%. Fair-value odds: Fortuna Sittard 1.93 | Draw 3.96 | Telstar 4.33. Fortuna Sittard hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS Yes probability 58% | Total xG 2.94. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.94 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 58% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Fortuna Sittard at 52% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Fortuna Sittard if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.94 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 56% probability — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 58% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Fortuna Sittard 70% (last 10 home games) | Telstar 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 26 | Venue: Fortuna Sittard Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 8 March 2026 at 13:30 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 52% | Draw 25% | Telstar 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% (Under 44%) | BTTS Yes 58% (No 42%) | xG Fortuna Sittard 1.80 / Telstar 1.14 • Poisson strength factors: Fortuna Sittard attack 1.024 / def 1.113 | Telstar attack 0.772 / def 1.068 | league avg home 1.643 / away 1.329 • Poisson stance: Fortuna Sittard (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.80
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
1.14
Telstar xG
58%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar FAQs
What time does Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar kick off?
Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar kicked off at 13:30 UK time on Sunday 8 March 2026 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What was the final score in Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar?
Fortuna Sittard 1 - 4 Telstar.
Where is Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar being played?
The match is being played at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What competition is Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar part of?
Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 26) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar?
Our statistical model gives Fortuna Sittard a 52% chance of winning, Telstar a 23% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Fortuna Sittard the favourite.
Will both teams score in Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Fortuna Sittard and Telstar will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Fortuna Sittard's attacking strength (1.02x league average) is weighed against Telstar's defensive record (1.07x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.80. Flip it around — Telstar's attack (0.77x) against Fortuna Sittard's defence (1.11x) — and the away total comes out at 1.14.
These ratings are built from Fortuna Sittard's last 59 games and Telstar's last 25 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Fortuna Sittard Win
52%
1.93
25%
3.96
23%
4.33
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.9%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
1 – 0
9.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.80
Fortuna Sittard xG
Total xG
2.94
1.14
Telstar xG
1.93
52%
Home win
3.96
25%
Draw
4.33
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.73
42%
BTTS No
2.37
Clean Sheet
32%
3.13
17%
6.03
Win to Nil
16%
6.06
4%
26.13
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.5 | 10.9 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.3%.
How many goals are Fortuna Sittard and Telstar expected to score?
The model projects 1.80 expected goals for Fortuna Sittard and 1.14 for Telstar, a combined total of 2.94.
How confident is the prediction model for Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Fortuna Sittard come into this having played 59 games, going 20W 13D 26L for 1.24 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-L-W-W.
On the other side, Telstar sit at 1.39 PPG from 59 outings (22W 16D 21L), a run that reads L-D-D-L-W across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.24 PPG for Fortuna Sittard against 1.39 for Telstar. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Fortuna Sittard's home form reads 14W 4D 11L across their last 29 home games, a 1.59 PPG return.
Away from home, Telstar have taken 1.07 points per game from their last 29 away games (8W 7D 14L).
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.
Attack vs Defence
Fortuna Sittard are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.68 conceded per game recently; Telstar are on 1.61 scored and 1.36 conceded.
Last 59 Results
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Telstar
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Fortuna Sittard (Home) vs Telstar (Away)
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❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar Form FAQs
What form are Fortuna Sittard and Telstar in coming into this match?
Fortuna Sittard have gone 20W 13D 26L in their last 59 games (1.24 PPG), while Telstar have gone 22W 16D 21L in their last 59 (1.39 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Fortuna Sittard at home or Telstar away?
Fortuna Sittard's home record (1.59 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Fortuna Sittard at home: 1.59 PPG; Telstar away: 1.07 PPG.
Have Fortuna Sittard or Telstar been keeping clean sheets recently?
Fortuna Sittard have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their recent games, Telstar in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 3 H2H matches between Fortuna Sittard and Telstar, the earliest from September 2025. All of them came in Eredivisie. The most recent was as recently as 7 November 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Telstar won Fortuna Sittard 1-4 Telstar on 8 Mar 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Fortuna Sittard have gone 0W 1D 1L from the 2 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Telstar — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 3 Meetings
1
Fortuna Sittard
1
Draws
1
Telstar
Recent Meetings
❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Sittard and Telstar?
Across the 3 head-to-head matches in our data, Fortuna Sittard have won 1, Telstar have won 1, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Fortuna Sittard and Telstar last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 7 November 2026: Fortuna Sittard 2-2 Telstar.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Fortuna Sittard are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 34% 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.
Telstar are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 38% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Fortuna Sittard 45%, Telstar 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 59% (Fortuna Sittard) and 48% (Telstar).
On the defensive side: Fortuna Sittard keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Telstar in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Fortuna Sittard home games / Telstar away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Fortuna Sittard vs Telstar Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Fortuna Sittard and Telstar matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 45% of Fortuna Sittard's recent matches and 48% of Telstar's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Fortuna Sittard and Telstar matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 59% of Fortuna Sittard's recent games and 48% of Telstar's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Fortuna Sittard and Telstar matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 72% of Fortuna Sittard's recent matches and 66% of Telstar's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Telstar run riot with a 1-4 hammering of Fortuna Sittard.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Telstar beat Fortuna Sittard 1-4 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Regular Season - 26, 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 1.80 xG and Telstar 1.14 xG, a combined 2.94. The scoreboard read 1-4 for 5 actual goals. Telstar outscored their 1.14 projection by 2.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Fortuna Sittard attack 1.02 / defence 1.11 against Telstar attack 0.77 / defence 1.07, drawn from 59/25 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Fortuna Sittard 52% | Draw 25% | Telstar 23%, with Fortuna Sittard to win its most likely call at 52%. Instead the game produced a Telstar win, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. Over 3.5 was 34% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Fortuna Sittard 58%, Telstar 61%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Fortuna Sittard's trading profile (59 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
Telstar's trading profile (59 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Fortuna Sittard 1.24 PPG, Telstar 1.39 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Telstar win broke the near-deadlock. Fortuna Sittard (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.45 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Telstar (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.03 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (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.
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