Fortuna Sittard 5-2 Excelsior – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Fortuna Sittard at 49% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Eredivisie encounter, Regular Season - 24 sees Excelsior travel to Fortuna Sittard Stadion to take on Fortuna Sittard. The game is scheduled for Sunday 3 March 2024, 15:45 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Eredivisie games this season, Fortuna Sittard have gone 4W 2D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.40 PPG return. Last five: W D L L W. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Fortuna Sittard, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Fortuna Sittard at Fortuna Sittard Stadion this season: 4W 3D 3L from 10 home games — 1.50 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
Excelsior — All Games: 1W 3D 6L from 10 Eredivisie fixtures this season — 0.60 PPG. Last five: D L L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 2.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Excelsior, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Excelsior's form when playing away from home: 1W 3D 6L across 10 road games this term (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Fortuna Sittard carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.80 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.40 vs 0.60. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 3 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Fortuna Sittard, 1 for Excelsior and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 26 Aug 2023, ended 2–2 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 Data
Fortuna Sittard trading profile (57 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 35%; they fail to score in 37% of games.
Excelsior trading profile (57 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%; they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Fortuna Sittard 49% versus Excelsior 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Fortuna Sittard 61% | Excelsior 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Fortuna Sittard 2.20 xG and Excelsior 1.69 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 0.993 / defence 1.127 | Excelsior attack 1.035 / defence 1.442. League average goals — home 1.533 / away 1.444. Excelsior bring a strong defensive rating of 1.442 — this is suppressing Fortuna Sittard's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 57 Fortuna Sittard games / 57 Excelsior games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Fortuna Sittard 49% | Draw 21% | Excelsior 29%. Fair-value odds: Fortuna Sittard 2.04 | Draw 4.76 | Excelsior 3.45. Fortuna Sittard hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (21%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 74% | BTTS probability 73% | Total xG 3.88. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 74% — a total xG of 3.88 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 73% reflects that both xG figures (2.20 / 1.69) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Fortuna Sittard are the pick at 49% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.88 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 74% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.3 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 73%. Form rates corroborate: Fortuna Sittard 50% | Excelsior 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior | Competition: Eredivisie, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Fortuna Sittard Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 3 Mar 2024, 15:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Fortuna Sittard 49% | Draw 21% | Excelsior 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 74% | BTTS 73% | xG Fortuna Sittard 2.20 / Excelsior 1.69 • Poisson strength factors: Fortuna Sittard attack 0.993 / def 1.127 | Excelsior attack 1.035 / def 1.442 | league avg home 1.533 / away 1.444 • Poisson stance: Fortuna Sittard (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.20
Fortuna Sittard xG
Expected Goals
1.69
Excelsior xG
73%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
74%
Over 2.5
54%
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 Excelsior kick off?
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior kicked off at 15:45 on Sunday 3 March 2024 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What was the final score in Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior?
Fortuna Sittard 5 - 2 Excelsior.
Where is Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior being played?
The match is being played at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
What competition is Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior part of?
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Eredivisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior?
Our statistical model gives Fortuna Sittard a 49% chance of winning, Excelsior a 29% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Fortuna Sittard the favourite.
Will both teams score in Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior?
Our model estimates a 73% probability that both Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior will score (BTTS).
Will Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 74%.
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior?
Record (3 meetings): Fortuna Sittard 1W | Draws 1 | Excelsior 1W.
What form are Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior in?
Fortuna Sittard (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-L-L-W. Excelsior (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 2.20 | L5 D-L-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Fortuna Sittard's attack at 0.99x the league average against Excelsior's defence at 1.44x — combine the two and it projects 2.20 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Excelsior's attack versus Fortuna Sittard's defence, projects 1.69 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 57/57 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 8.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.4%), 2-2 (7.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Fortuna Sittard Win
49%
2.03
21%
4.68
29%
3.40
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.6%
Draw
2 – 2
7.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.20
Fortuna Sittard xG
Total xG
3.88
1.69
Excelsior xG
2.03
49%
Home win
4.68
21%
Draw
3.40
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
74%
Over 2.5
1.35
26%
Under 2.5
3.85
54%
Over 3.5
1.85
46%
Under 3.5
2.17
35%
Over 4.5
2.86
65%
Under 4.5
1.54
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
73%
BTTS Yes
1.37
27%
BTTS No
3.68
Clean Sheet
19%
5.39
11%
9.00
Win to Nil
9%
10.95
3%
30.62
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 4.5 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.0 | 8.4 | 7.1 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Excelsior?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.6%.
How many goals are Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior expected to score?
The model projects 2.20 expected goals for Fortuna Sittard and 1.69 for Excelsior, a combined total of 3.88.
How confident is the prediction model for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Fortuna Sittard's recent record stands at 17W 12D 28L from 57 games, a 1.11 PPG return, with W-D-L-L-W in the last five. The sample for Fortuna Sittard is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Excelsior, meanwhile, have gone 13W 14D 30L across 57 games — 0.93 PPG, with D-L-L-L-L in their last five. The sample for Excelsior is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Fortuna Sittard on 1.11 PPG, Excelsior on 0.93. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Fortuna Sittard have managed 10W 7D 11L from 28 games — 1.32 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Excelsior's away record stands at 3W 6D 19L across 28 trips, a 0.54 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.
Goals in Recent Form
Fortuna Sittard are averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.77 conceded per game recently; Excelsior are on 1.19 scored and 2.07 conceded.
Last 57 Results — Eredivisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Fortuna Sittard
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Excelsior
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior in coming into this match?
Fortuna Sittard have gone 17W 12D 28L in their last 57 games (1.11 PPG), while Excelsior have gone 13W 14D 30L in their last 57 (0.93 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Fortuna Sittard at home or Excelsior away?
Fortuna Sittard's home record (1.32 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Fortuna Sittard at home: 1.32 PPG; Excelsior away: 0.54 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
6 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. They last met on 20 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 21 May 2023, when Excelsior won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Fortuna Sittard's record when hosting Excelsior specifically: 3W 0D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Fortuna Sittard
1
Draws
2
Excelsior
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior?
From 6 meetings on record, Fortuna Sittard have won 3, Excelsior have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior last play each other?
They last met on 20 February 2026, when Fortuna Sittard 2-1 Excelsior.
Who has won more matches between Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior?
Fortuna Sittard have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Fortuna Sittard see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Excelsior are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Fortuna Sittard 46%, Excelsior 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 54% for Fortuna Sittard and 68% for Excelsior. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 36% and 57% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Fortuna Sittard keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Fortuna Sittard have failed to score in 36% of games; Excelsior in 39%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Fortuna Sittard home games / Excelsior 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 Excelsior?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Fortuna Sittard's recent matches and 54% of Excelsior's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 54% of Fortuna Sittard's matches and 68% of Excelsior's.
Do Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior tend to score early?
Fortuna Sittard have had a goal before half-time in 57% of their recent matches, Excelsior in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Fortuna Sittard run riot with a 5-2 hammering of Excelsior.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Fortuna Sittard beat Excelsior 5-2 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion, Regular Season - 24, 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 Fortuna Sittard 2.20 xG and Excelsior 1.69 xG, a combined 3.88. The scoreboard read 5-2 for 7 actual goals. Fortuna Sittard beat their projection by 2.8 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Fortuna Sittard attack 0.99 / defence 1.13 against Excelsior attack 1.03 / defence 1.44, drawn from 57/57 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Fortuna Sittard 49% | Draw 21% | Excelsior 29%, with Fortuna Sittard to win its most likely call at 49%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 74%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 90% and landed. Over 3.5 was 54% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 73% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 63% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Fortuna Sittard 61%, Excelsior 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Fortuna Sittard's trading profile (57 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Excelsior's trading profile (57 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Fortuna Sittard 1.11 PPG, Excelsior 0.93 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Fortuna Sittard win broke the near-deadlock. Fortuna Sittard (home/away splits) scored 5 against a 1.36 average — above their attacking norm. Excelsior (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.04 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 5 against a 2.54 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 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.