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Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Friday, 20 February, 2026 13:00
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Prediction League
10
Played
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(17 total)
xG
1.40
(14.5 total)
Shots per Match
15.6
(156 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(29% acc)
Corners
5.4
(54 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.6
(136 total)
Offsides
1.7
(17 total)
10
Played
2
Wins
2
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(13 total)
xG
0.80
(7.8 total)
Shots per Match
10.1
(101 total)
Shots on Target
4.4
(44% acc)
Corners
3.8
(38 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
1.80
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.9
(129 total)
Offsides
1.5
(15 total)
20
Played
7
Wins
4
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(30 total)
xG
1.10
(22.2 total)
Shots per Match
12.9
(257 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(35% acc)
Corners
4.6
(92 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.60
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.3
(265 total)
Offsides
1.6
(32 total)
10
Played
4
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.40
(13.9 total)
Shots per Match
11.9
(119 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(32% acc)
Corners
3.8
(38 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.3
(3 total)
Fouls
12.5
(125 total)
Offsides
1.1
(11 total)
10
Played
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.10
(10.9 total)
Shots per Match
10.7
(107 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(35% acc)
Corners
4.4
(44 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.3
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(10%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.6
(126 total)
Offsides
0.5
(5 total)
20
Played
6
Wins
4
Draws
10
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(20 total)
xG
1.20
(24.8 total)
Shots per Match
11.3
(226 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(33% acc)
Corners
4.1
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
12.6
(251 total)
Offsides
0.8
(16 total)
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In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Fortuna Sittard will take on Excelsior as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-02-20 at 2026-02-20 in the famous Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Fortuna Sittard, and the visiting side, Excelsior. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-02-20
Time: 19:00
Location: Fortuna Sittard Stadion
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Football 20 Feb, 2026 13:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Dominant Chance Creation
Fortuna Sittard create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Fortuna Sittard(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H2/2100%Fortuna Sittard have not won in 2 of their last 2 Eredivisie matches
Excelsior(1 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H2/2100%Excelsior are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Excelsior(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/771%Excelsior score (1.14/match) and concede (2.43/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 71% of matches (league avg: 62%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent12/1675%Excelsior scored 0-1 goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
Defensive solidity suggests lower-scoring match
🛡️ Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H2/2100%Fortuna Sittard have not won in 2 of their last 2 Eredivisie matches
Excelsior(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H2/2100%Excelsior are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H2/2100%Excelsior are undefeated at half time in their last 2 2 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Fortuna Sittard(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent14/1782%Fortuna Sittard scored 1+ goals in 14 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
Excelsior(3 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent2/2100%Excelsior scored 1+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent2/2100%Excelsior score in first half in their last 2 2 matches
- Scored 1+Recent12/1675%Excelsior scored 1+ goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Fortuna Sittard(3 trends) — avg 2.3 (+40% above league)
- Many CardsH2H2/2100%Fortuna Sittard receive 2+ cards in 2 of their last 2 Eredivisie matches
- High Card MatchesLeague17/1790%Fortuna Sittard average 2.5 cards/match in all matches (+37% above league avg 1.8) — rank #2 in league
- Many CardsRecent13/1776%Fortuna Sittard receive 2+ cards in 13 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 1.5 (-9% below league)
- Few CardsH2H2/2100%Excelsior receive 0-1 card in 2 of their last 2 Eredivisie matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Low Card MatchesH2H%Average 3.0 cards per match in their last 2 H2H matches
Excelsior disciplined play balances Fortuna Sittard aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-16% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/781%Excelsior average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-16% below league avg 5.1)
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: Fortuna Sittard is stronger in the first half (18 vs 11).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Fortuna Sittard
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.04
Pressure
0.19
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.27
Pressure
0.15
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Fortuna Sittard - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Fortuna Sittard - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
15
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
9
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
9
Half-time Spurts
9
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
8
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Home First Half: Fortuna Sittard is stronger in the first half (18 vs 11)
- First Half Result: Consider Fortuna Sittard to win the first half
- Overall Result: Fortuna Sittard has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Fortuna Sittard handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.309
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.036
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.038 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Fortuna Sittard):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior Head-to-head statistics for Fri 20 Feb, 2026 @ 13:00 Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard
VS
Excelsior
Last 2 Head-to-Head Matches
0
Wins
1
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (2)
1.5 (3)
xG
1.10
1.10
Shots
14 (28)
10 (20)
Shots on Target
5.5 (11)
5.5 (11)
Corners
4 (8)
2 (4)
Defense
Conceded
1.5 (3)
1 (2)
xGa
1.10
1.10
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
1 (50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5 (5)
0.5 (1)
Fouls
12.5 (25)
7.5 (15)
Offsides
3 (6)
0.5 (1)
Last 6 Matches
Fortuna Sittard
VS
Excelsior
2/6 (33%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.17
PPG
1.00
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
2.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
83%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
0.99
Avg xG
1.29
Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Fortuna Sittard and away matches for Excelsior
Number of goals
Fortuna Sittard
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
Yes
80%
8
70%
7
No
20%
2
30%
3
1X2
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
30%
3
40%
4
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
12
70%
7
60%
6
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
0-1
10%
1
20%
2
2-3
50%
5
50%
5
4+
40%
4
30%
3
Total Corners
Fortuna Sittard
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT X
10%
1
30%
3
xG(xGa)
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
xG
1.13
1.35
xGa
1.77
1.87
Number of goals
Fortuna Sittard
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
Yes
50%
5
20%
2
No
50%
5
80%
8
1X2
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
1
20%
2
40%
4
X
50%
5
40%
4
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
12
50%
5
60%
6
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
80%
8
60%
6
Total Goals
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
0-1
40%
4
80%
8
2-3
50%
5
10%
1
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
80%
8
No
80%
8
20%
2
Number of goals
Fortuna Sittard
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
1X2
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
1
30%
3
10%
1
X
40%
4
60%
6
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
12
60%
6
40%
4
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
70%
7
90%
9
Total Goals
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
0-1
50%
5
40%
4
2-3
40%
4
50%
5
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
Missing Players
-
Injured - Jumpers knee
2.79
xG
1.33
58%
Ball Possession
43%
16
Total Shots
11
6
Shots on Goal
4
10
Shots Off Goal
7
6
Corners
5
3
Yellow Cards
1
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