Willem II VS Sittard Prediction & Betting Tips - AI Analysis & Odds (Sep 19, 2026)

Willem II TilburgWillem II

0 - 1

HT: 0-0

Fortuna SittardSittard

Eredivisie·Koning Willem II Stadion

Comparison of analyst and AI predictions

Predicto AI

Incorrect

Both Teams to Score

@1.50

View Reasoning

Both teams have a high percentage of matches where both teams score, with Willem II Tilburg at 65% and Fortuna Sittard leading at 80%. Their head-to-head record also supports this prediction, as each match played between them has consistently produced goals from both sides. Therefore, betting on both teams to score is a solid choice given their attacking capabilities.

Human Analyst

Incorrect

Over 2.5 goals

@1.62

View Reasoning

Willem II Tilburg has shown a strong tendency for high-scoring matches, with 65% of their games resulting in over 2.5 goals. Similarly, Fortuna Sittard has an even higher rate at 75%, indicating both teams frequently contribute to goal totals. Given their recent head-to-head history, which averaged 3 goals per match, betting on over 2.5 goals appears to be a promising option.

Split call — see both takes above

Key Stats

Willem IIper gameFortuna Sittard

1.4

xG for

1.1

2.1

xG against

2.7

38.8

Possession %

32.4

11.6

Shots

9.2

Willem II — last 5

DLDLL

Fortuna Sittard — last 5

WWLWD

Team Stats

Willem IIper gameFortuna Sittard

1.4

xG for

1.1

2.1

xG against

2.7

38.8

Possession %

32.4

11.6

Shots

9.2

2.4

Shots on tgt

4.2

Corners

1.8

BTTS %

Over 2.5 %

Clean sheet %

Willem II — last 5

DLDLL

Fortuna Sittard — last 5

WWLWD

Last season

Team	W-D-L	GF/g	GA/g	CS
Willem II	--	–	–
Fortuna Sittard	11-6-17	1.4	1.9	3

Willem II performance

Total Matches

Form

10W4D6L

Avg Scored

1.40

per match

Avg Conceded

1.50

per match

Goals Scored28

Goals Conceded30

Clean Sheets6 (30%)

BTTS65%

Over 2.565%

Over 3.525%

Sittard performance

Total Matches

Form

8W2D10L

Avg Scored

1.45

per match

Avg Conceded

2.00

per match

Goals Scored29

Goals Conceded40

Clean Sheets1 (5%)

BTTS80%

Over 2.575%

Over 3.545%

Expected Match Outcome

Willem II

2-1

(1.7 - 1.5 xG)

Sittard

Willem II

Scores1.40/g

Concedes1.50/g

Sittard

Scores1.45/g

Concedes2.00/g

Market Predictions

BTTS

73%

Over 2.5

70%

Over 3.5

35%

Under 2.5

30%

Head-to-Head & Form

Willem II wins

Draws

Fortuna Sittard wins

Recent meetings

27 Apr 2025Fortuna Sittard

1–0

Willem II

20 Oct 2024Willem II

0–0

Fortuna Sittard

13 Mar 2022Fortuna Sittard

1–0

Willem II

Standings

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Feyenoord	9	7	2	0	+21	23
2	AZ Alkmaar	9	6	2	1	+10	20
3	PSV Eindhoven	9	6	1	2	+15	19
4	Ajax	9	5	3	1	+15	18
5	Twente	9	5	2	2	+7	17
6	Fortuna Sittard	9	4	3	2	-1	15
7	Groningen	9	4	2	3	+3	14
8	Heerenveen	9	3	3	3	+4	12
9	GO Ahead Eagles	9	2	5	2	-1	11
10	Excelsior	9	3	2	4	-2	11
11	Utrecht	9	3	2	4	-10	11
12	NEC Nijmegen	9	2	4	3	-1	10
13	Sparta Rotterdam	9	2	3	4	-6	9
14	Cambuur	9	2	3	4	-8	9
15	PEC Zwolle	9	2	1	6	-12	7
16	Telstar	9	1	3	5	-8	6
17	ADO Den Haag	9	1	3	5	-9	6
18	Willem II	9	0	2	7	-17	2

Overview

Willem II, currently 16th with 2 points, face 6th-placed Fortuna Sittard who have 10 points after 5 matches in this competition. Willem II have struggled defensively, conceding 2.8 goals per game this season, while Fortuna have a slightly better defensive record conceding 1.8 goals per game. Last season, Fortuna finished mid-table with 1.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per game, while Willem II's full last-season baseline data is unavailable. The teams have a history of tight matches including 1-0 and 0-0 results recently.

Form & xG

Willem II are in poor form (DLDLL) scoring 1 goal per game but with an xG of 1.38, they underperform expected chances, conceding an xG of 2.09. Fortuna are in good form (WWLWD), scoring 2.2 goals per game with an xG of 1.06, indicating clinical finishing, but their defense is leaky with 2.69 xG conceded per match. Both sides' possession numbers are low: Willem II 38.8% and Fortuna 32.4%, suggesting counter-attacking styles.

Team News & Key Players

For Willem II, D. Haen leads attacks with 3 goals and 2.5 shots per 90, while Uriel van Aalst contributes 1 goal and 0.75 key passes per 90. Fortuna's top threat is L. Zeefuik with 3 goals and 1.71 shots per 90, supported by Philip Brittijn's goal and defensive stability. Fortuna's goalkeeper Branderhorst has a strong 7.41 rating, contrasting with Willem II's defensive frailty. Both teams have multiple yellow cards per game, with Fortuna averaging 1.8 yellows.

Stats & Betting Angles

BTTS is at 80% for both teams this season, and Over 2.5 goals also stands at 80%, aligning with the high goals conceded and scored per game. Willem II have 4.2 corners per game, Fortuna only 1.8, indicating a more attacking approach from the home side. Head-to-head trends show low-scoring, tight matches (e.g., 1-0 and 0-0), but recent form and xG suggest goals should flow. Both teams have 0% clean sheets this season, supporting BTTS bets.

Verdict

Expect an open game with chances for both sides. Fortuna's better form and attacking threat from Zeefuik may edge the match, but Willem II's home corners and Haen’s goal-scoring offer hope. Given the high xG conceded by both teams and BTTS at 80%, a 2-1 Fortuna win with BTTS yes and Over 2.5 goals is a balanced prediction. Defensive weakness on both sides suggests goals, but Fortuna’s form gives them the slight edge.

Martin Anderson

Human analyst

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Frequently Asked Questions

How has recent form influenced the expected outcome?

Fortuna Sittard's recent form (WWLWD) with 10 points contrasts sharply with Willem II's poor start (DLDLL) and just 2 points. Fortuna scores 2.2 goals per game compared to Willem II's 1.0, indicating better offensive efficiency. This form gap strongly suggests Fortuna's advantage, particularly as Willem II concedes 2.8 goals per game.

What do the xG statistics say about each team's attacking and defensive quality?

Willem II's xG for is 1.38 per game but they score only 1.0, showing slight underperformance upfront. Their xG against is 2.09, matching their 2.8 goals conceded, indicating defensive struggles. Fortuna's xG for is 1.06 but they score 2.2 goals, suggesting clinical finishing, while their xG against is 2.69, revealing defensive vulnerabilities.

Which key players are likely to influence the match outcome?

For Willem II, D. Haen is key with 3 goals and 2.5 shots per 90 minutes. Uriel van Aalst also contributes with goal involvement. Fortuna’s L. Zeefuik leads with 3 goals, 1.71 shots and 1.29 key passes per 90, supported by Philip Brittijn who adds goal threat and defensive solidity. Branderhorst’s 7.41 rating as goalkeeper is crucial for Fortuna.

How vulnerable are the teams defensively?

Willem II concedes 2.8 goals per game and 2.09 xG against, with no clean sheets this season, indicating major defensive frailty. Fortuna concedes 1.8 goals per game but their xG against is even higher at 2.69, suggesting they are also defensively vulnerable despite better results. Both teams have multiple yellow cards per game, hinting at possible disciplinary issues.

Why is BTTS (both teams to score) a strong bet in this match?

Both teams have BTTS rates of 80% this season, and neither has kept a clean sheet yet. Willem II concedes 2.8 goals per game and scores 1, while Fortuna scores 2.2 but concedes 1.8. The high goals conceded and offensive capabilities of Haen and Zeefuik support a high probability both teams will score.

What factors favor betting over 2.5 goals here?

Both teams have an 80% Over 2.5 goals rate this season, with Willem II conceding 2.8 goals and Fortuna conceding 1.8 per game. Their combined xG against totals 4.78 per match, indicating defensive weaknesses. Additionally, Willem II averages 4.2 corners per game, showing attacking intent. The recent head-to-head low scores are outweighed by current attacking and defensive stats.

How does the head-to-head history inform the prediction?

Recent head-to-head matches have been low-scoring: Fortuna won 1-0 in April 2025, with a 0-0 draw in October 2024. Previous results include several 1-0 and 0-0 matches, indicating tight contests. However, current season data shows both teams conceding multiple goals, suggesting this match may be more open than past meetings.

Is there a betting value angle in this match?

The defensive frailty of both teams (Willem II conceding 2.8, Fortuna 1.8 goals) combined with their strong BTTS (80%) and Over 2.5 (80%) percentages offers value on Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams To Score bets. Given Fortuna's superior form and attacking stats, a 2-1 away win at reasonable odds represents a value bet over more conservative low-scoring options.