Utrecht 1-1 Fortuna Sittard – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Utrecht at 56%, yet other data sources diverge — this Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard meet at Stadion Galgenwaard in Eredivisie, Regular Season - 29. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 9 April 2022 at 17:45 UTC.
Form
Utrecht (all games): 3W 3D 4L across 10 Eredivisie fixtures this term — 1.20 PPG. Last five: W D L L D. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Utrecht's home record at Stadion Galgenwaard: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Eredivisie appearances (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Fortuna Sittard's overall Eredivisie record this term: 3W 0D 7L from 10 games (0.90 PPG). Last five: L L W L L. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — 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 just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Fortuna Sittard, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Fortuna Sittard have gone 2W 0D 8L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 2.80 conceded per game.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.20 vs 0.90 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Utrecht, 0 for Fortuna Sittard and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 4.0 per game across 1 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 18 Dec 2021, ended 2–2 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Utrecht goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (27 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games).
Fortuna Sittard goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (27 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Utrecht 63% versus Fortuna Sittard 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Utrecht 59% | Fortuna Sittard 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Utrecht 1.80 xG and Fortuna Sittard 1.00 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: Utrecht attack 0.959 / defence 1.209 | Fortuna Sittard attack 0.639 / defence 1.646. League average goals — home 1.140 / away 1.301. Fortuna Sittard bring a strong defensive rating of 1.646 — this is suppressing Utrecht's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 28 Utrecht games / 27 Fortuna Sittard games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Utrecht 56% | Draw 23% | Fortuna Sittard 21%. Fair-value odds: Utrecht 1.79 | Draw 4.35 | Fortuna Sittard 4.76. The model has a clear lean to Utrecht (56%) — a 35pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.80. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.80 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Utrecht as the most likely outcome at 56% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.80 combined xG gives a 53% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 53%. Form rates corroborate: Utrecht 60% | Fortuna Sittard 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard | Competition: Eredivisie, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: Stadion Galgenwaard • Kick-off: Saturday 9 Apr 2022, 17:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Utrecht 56% | Draw 23% | Fortuna Sittard 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 53% | xG Utrecht 1.80 / Fortuna Sittard 1.00 • Poisson strength factors: Utrecht attack 0.959 / def 1.209 | Fortuna Sittard attack 0.639 / def 1.646 | league avg home 1.140 / away 1.301 • Poisson stance: Utrecht (56%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.80
Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
1.00
Fortuna Sittard xG
53%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
31%
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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard kick off?
Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard kicked off at 17:45 on Saturday 9 April 2022 at Stadion Galgenwaard.
What was the final score in Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard?
Utrecht 1 - 1 Fortuna Sittard.
Where is Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard being played?
The match is being played at Stadion Galgenwaard.
What competition is Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard part of?
Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Eredivisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard?
Our statistical model gives Utrecht a 56% chance of winning, Fortuna Sittard a 21% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Utrecht the favourite.
Will both teams score in Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard will score (BTTS).
Will Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard?
Record (1 meetings): Utrecht 0W | Draws 1 | Fortuna Sittard 0W.
What form are Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard in?
Utrecht (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-D-L-L-D. Fortuna Sittard (all comps): 3W-0D-7L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Utrecht's attack rating (0.96) and Fortuna Sittard's defence rating (1.65), the model arrives at 1.80 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Fortuna Sittard's attack (0.64x) against Utrecht's defence (1.21x) — and the away total comes out at 1.00.
These ratings are built from 28/27 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (9.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Utrecht Win
56%
1.79
23%
4.33
21%
4.78
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.9%
Home win
2 – 0
9.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.80
Utrecht xG
Total xG
2.80
1.00
Fortuna Sittard xG
1.79
56%
Home win
4.33
23%
Draw
4.78
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.12
Clean Sheet
37%
2.73
17%
6.03
Win to Nil
20%
4.88
3%
28.80
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
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 Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.4%.
How many goals are Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard expected to score?
The model projects 1.80 expected goals for Utrecht and 1.00 for Fortuna Sittard, a combined total of 2.80.
How confident is the prediction model for Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 56%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Utrecht's recent record stands at 10W 8D 9L from 27 games, a 1.41 PPG return, with W-D-L-L-D in the last five. The sample for Utrecht is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Fortuna Sittard, meanwhile, have gone 6W 4D 17L across 27 games — 0.81 PPG, with L-L-W-L-L in their last five. The sample for Fortuna Sittard is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Utrecht by 0.60 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Fortuna Sittard heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Utrecht have managed 6W 4D 3L from 13 games — 1.69 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Fortuna Sittard's away record stands at 2W 2D 9L across 13 trips, a 0.62 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Utrecht 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
Utrecht are averaging 1.52 goals scored and 1.37 conceded per game recently; Fortuna Sittard are on 0.96 scored and 2.22 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Utrecht have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Last 27 Results — Eredivisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Utrecht
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Fortuna Sittard
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard in coming into this match?
Utrecht have gone 10W 8D 9L in their last 27 games (1.41 PPG), while Fortuna Sittard have gone 6W 4D 17L in their last 27 (0.81 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Utrecht at home or Fortuna Sittard away?
Utrecht's home record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Utrecht at home: 1.69 PPG; Fortuna Sittard away: 0.62 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. The two were last together as recently as 17 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Utrecht won 4-0 on 11 Feb 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Utrecht have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Fortuna Sittard — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Utrecht
4
Draws
3
Fortuna Sittard
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard?
From 10 meetings on record, Utrecht have won 3, Fortuna Sittard have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard last play each other?
They last met on 17 May 2026, when Utrecht 2-0 Fortuna Sittard.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Utrecht are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Fortuna Sittard are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Utrecht 69%, Fortuna Sittard 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 62% for Utrecht and 62% for Fortuna Sittard. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 46% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Fortuna Sittard in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Utrecht home games / Fortuna Sittard away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Utrecht play Fortuna Sittard?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 69% of Utrecht's games and 54% of Fortuna Sittard's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Utrecht vs Fortuna Sittard usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of Utrecht's matches and 62% of Fortuna Sittard's.
Do Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard tend to score early?
Utrecht have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Fortuna Sittard in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Stadion Galgenwaard, Regular Season - 29, as Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard drew 1-1 in the Eredivisie. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Utrecht 1.80 xG and Fortuna Sittard 1.00 xG, a combined 2.80. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Utrecht attack 0.96 / defence 1.21 against Fortuna Sittard attack 0.64 / defence 1.65, drawn from 28/27 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Utrecht 56% | Draw 23% | Fortuna Sittard 21%, with Utrecht to win its most likely call at 56%. Instead the game produced a draw, 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 53%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Utrecht 59%, Fortuna Sittard 63%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Utrecht's trading profile (27 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 63% of their matches — today it did.
Fortuna Sittard's trading profile (27 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Utrecht arrived the stronger side — 1.41 PPG against 0.81. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Utrecht (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.85 scoring average — below par going forward. Fortuna Sittard (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.38 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.