Fortuna Sittard

vs

Feyenoord Rotterdam

Preview

Fortuna Sittard

• Fortuna Sittard sit 12th with 36 points from 31 matches.
• Danny Buijs sets them up to be compact and disciplined in defence.
• They look to play through the wings and attack quickly when in possession.
• Recent form:
  • W1, D1, L3 in their last five Eredivisie matches.
  • Failed to win either of their previous two home games (D1, L1).
• At home this season they have won six of 15 Eredivisie games and concede an average of 1.67 goals per home game.

Feyenoord Rotterdam

• Feyenoord Rotterdam sit 2nd with 58 points from 31 games.
• They are unbeaten in five (W2, D3) under new coach Robin van Persie.
• Van Persie has emphasised structured possession, high pressing and vertical penetration to create central overloads.
• Feyenoord are scoring freely and play an attack-minded, top-heavy style.

Head-to-Head

• In the last five Eredivisie meetings between the sides, Feyenoord have won three.
• Fortuna Sittard have won none of those five matches.
• The other two matches ended in draws.

Key Players

• Ayase Ueda
  • Top scorer in the Eredivisie this season with 24 goals in 29 appearances.
  • Has scored five of Feyenoord’s last seven goals.
• Kaj Sierhuis
  • Fortuna’s top scorer this term with 10 goals in 27 appearances.
• Dimitrios Limnios
  • Has contributed two of Fortuna’s last five goals.

Betting Insights

• Feyenoord win is priced at 1.53 for Sunday’s away trip.
• Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.44.
• Both teams to score is priced at 1.57.
• The odds look fair given the contrasting styles of the teams.

Prediction

• The visitors should have the edge, as Feyenoord’s attack-minded approach is likely to create chances.
• Ayase Ueda is definitely worth a goal bet given his recent form.
• Expect a high-scoring contest with both sides likely to find the net.