Utrecht v Fortuna Sittard prediction

Eredivisie · Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:30 GMT · Stadion Galgenwaard

Updated 1 Nov 2026, 01:21 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Utrecht v Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Utrecht host Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie on Saturday 12 December (kick-off 15:30 UK).

The key numbers

Both teams scored in 12 of Fortuna Sittard’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).

Fortuna Sittard have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions. Fortuna Sittard are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

11 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Utrecht have two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.33 points per game, scoring 1.83 and conceding 2.67. Utrecht have scored 19 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Utrecht have conceded 31 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs.

10 of Fortuna Sittard’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Away from home, Fortuna Sittard have two wins, four draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.88. Fortuna Sittard have scored 18 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Fortuna Sittard have conceded 18 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Utrecht (12th) and Fortuna Sittard (sixth) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Fortuna Sittard the stronger side, 85 rating points above Utrecht (Fortuna Sittard 1653, Utrecht 1568, after at least 275 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 May 2026, finished Utrecht 2–0 Fortuna Sittard.

Team news

Predicted Utrecht XI (3-4-3): S. Padt, N. Panagiotou, M. Didden, A. Zagré, J. van Overeem, Y. Cathline, O. Agougil, N. Vesterlund, D. de Wit, A. Stepanov, S. van Duijn — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Stepanov (4.6 per match over three appearances, three goals) and Yoann Cathline (3.8 per match over 12 appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Utrecht’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Utrecht (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Yoann Cathline averages 2.2 shots per 90 over 818 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Fortuna Sittard XI (5-3-2): M. Branderhorst, J. Hubner, S. van Ottele, I. Pinto, R. Guth, J. Dahlhaus, S. 't Zand, P. Brittijn, É. Michut, L. Zeefuik, A. Descotte — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Édouard Michut (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, one goal and two assists) and Mohamed Ihattaren (3.7 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and four assists) have been Fortuna Sittard’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Fortuna Sittard (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Édouard Michut averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 786 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Mohamed Ihattaren averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 676 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:30 GMT · Eredivisie · Stadion Galgenwaard
Head-to-head (last 6): Utrecht 2 · draws 2 · Fortuna Sittard 2 · 2.33 goals/game
Recent form: Utrecht 2W 1D 2L · Fortuna Sittard 1W 4D 0L

Utrecht v Fortuna Sittard (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 1 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.75

Goals

against 2.63 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5 / 2.57

Corners

against 5.75 / 7.14 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 7 matches

4.13 / 4.29

Shots on target

against 7.13 / 5.29 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.88 / 2

Cards

against 1 / 1.43 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Utrecht for / against	Line	Fortuna Sittard for / against
Goals scored	1.5 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	2.57 for · 7.14 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	12.5 for · 17.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	8.86 for · 16.71 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	4.13 for · 7.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.29 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	15.13 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.71 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.88 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5

Utrecht

Utrecht Goalkeeper

Utrecht — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded
V. Barkas	6	90540 min	284.7 /90	172.8 /90
S. Padt	4	90360 min	143.5 /90	10.3 /90
M. Brouwer	1	9090 min	33 /90	22 /90

Utrecht — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
V. Barkas n 8	90	4.1 8/6
S. Padt n 4	90	3.5 4/4

Utrecht Defensive

Utrecht — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
A. Zagré	11	81891 min	191.9 /90	121.2 /90	70.7 /90	383.8 /90	111.1 /90	20.2 /90
S. Horemans	10	76755 min	172 /90	131.5 /90	40.5 /90	435.1 /90	70.8 /90	20.2 /90
M. Didden	9	83744 min	81 /90	40.5 /90	91.1 /90	475.7 /90	172.1 /90	00 /90
N. Panagiotou	7	90627 min	111.6 /90	50.7 /90	50.7 /90	243.4 /90	91.3 /90	10.1 /90
P. Kloosterboer	3	35105 min	10.9 /90	10.9 /90	00 /90	32.6 /90	21.7 /90	10.9 /90
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Utrecht — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. de Wit n 8	90	2.3 6/4	1.3 6/3	—
A. Zagré n 8	78.9	0.7 4/1	0.3 2/0	—
Ángel Alarcón n 8	65.3	0.9 2/1	0.7 4/0	—
Y. Cathline n 8	66.5	0.8 4/1	2.4 5/4	—
N. Vesterlund n 8	80	1 5/2	0.4 2/1	—
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Utrecht — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
D. de Wit n 8	90	1.1 5/2
A. Zagré n 8	78.9	1.6 6/3
Ángel Alarcón n 8	65.3	1.2 5/2
Y. Cathline n 8	66.5	0.7 4/0
N. Vesterlund n 8	80	1.4 4/2
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Utrecht Attacking

Utrecht — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Y. Cathline	11	66729 min	10.1 /90	20.2 /90	141.7 /90	20.2 /90	131.6 /90	141.7 /90
A. Blake	9	33298 min	20.6 /90	00 /90	144.2 /90	61.8 /90	10.3 /90	103 /90
Artem Stepanov	7	52363 min	30.7 /90	00 /90	61.5 /90	41 /90	10.2 /90	30.7 /90
M. Broholm	5	41205 min	00 /90	10.4 /90	41.8 /90	20.9 /90	31.3 /90	73.1 /90
S. van Duijn	5	36179 min	10.5 /90	00 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	31.5 /90	00 /90
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Utrecht — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
D. de Wit n 8	90	1.4 7/3	1 5/2
A. Zagré n 8	78.9	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
Ángel Alarcón n 8	65.3	2.6 5/5	1 4/1
Y. Cathline n 8	66.5	1.9 5/4	0.3 2/0
N. Vesterlund n 8	80	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
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Utrecht — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. de Wit n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
A. Zagré n 8	78.9	0 0/0	0.3 1/1
Ángel Alarcón n 8	65.3	0.5 2/1	0 0/0
Y. Cathline n 8	66.5	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
N. Vesterlund n 8	80	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
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Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard Goalkeeper

Fortuna Sittard — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Branderhorst	10	90900 min	444.4 /90	151.5 /90	00 /90

Fortuna Sittard — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fortuna Sittard before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Branderhorst n 8	90	4.3 6/5

Fortuna Sittard Defensive

Fortuna Sittard — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Justin Quincy Hubner	10	90900 min	90.9 /90	141.4 /90	60.6 /90	282.8 /90	40.4 /90	20.2 /90
Ivo Pinto	10	84835 min	222.4 /90	60.6 /90	70.8 /90	333.6 /90	30.3 /90	00 /90
S. van Ottele	8	76607 min	121.8 /90	101.5 /90	20.3 /90	324.7 /90	50.7 /90	10.1 /90
Rodrigo Guth	8	72576 min	71.1 /90	71.1 /90	60.9 /90	314.8 /90	71.1 /90	20.3 /90
J. Dahlhaus	8	69553 min	142.3 /90	61 /90	10.2 /90	223.6 /90	71.1 /90	10.2 /90
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Fortuna Sittard — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fortuna Sittard before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Justin Quincy Hubner n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.8 4/2	—
M. Branderhorst n 8	90	0 0/0	0.4 3/0	—
P. Brittijn n 8	89	0.5 3/1	0.9 3/2	—
Ivo Pinto n 8	81.9	0.3 2/0	0.7 4/1	—
É. Michut n 8	83.4	0.9 5/2	3.5 8/7	—
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Fortuna Sittard — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fortuna Sittard before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Justin Quincy Hubner n 8	90	0.9 4/2
P. Brittijn n 8	89	0.8 5/1
Ivo Pinto n 8	81.9	2.6 8/3
É. Michut n 8	83.4	1.8 6/4
S. 't Zand n 8	84.5	1.3 6/3
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Fortuna Sittard Attacking

Fortuna Sittard — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
L. Zeefuik	9	74664 min	30.4 /90	10.1 /90	91.2 /90	40.5 /90	91.2 /90	60.8 /90
A. Descotte	8	65517 min	50.9 /90	00 /90	132.3 /90	101.7 /90	40.7 /90	61 /90
O. Romeny	4	74296 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	82.4 /90	61.8 /90	20.6 /90	41.2 /90
K. Peterson	4	41162 min	00 /90	00 /90	21.1 /90	10.6 /90	10.6 /90	21.1 /90
P. Brittijn	10	88881 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	10.1 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90
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Fortuna Sittard — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fortuna Sittard before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Justin Quincy Hubner n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0.3 2/0
M. Branderhorst n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
P. Brittijn n 8	89	0 0/0	0 0/0
Ivo Pinto n 8	81.9	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
É. Michut n 8	83.4	0.7 4/1	0.4 2/1
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Fortuna Sittard — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fortuna Sittard before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Branderhorst n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Justin Quincy Hubner n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
P. Brittijn n 8	89	0 0/0	0 0/0
Ivo Pinto n 8	81.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
É. Michut n 8	83.4	0 0/0	0.3 1/1
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Utrecht v Fortuna Sittard — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

UtrechtLWDWL

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 2.2 conceded per game

Fortuna SittardDDWDD

Last 5: 1W 4D 0L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Utrecht 2 · 2 draws · Fortuna Sittard 2 · 2.33 goals/game

2026-05-17 Utrecht 2–0 Fortuna Sittard
2025-09-20 Fortuna Sittard 1–0 Utrecht
2025-05-18 Fortuna Sittard 0–0 Utrecht
2024-12-22 Utrecht 2–5 Fortuna Sittard
2024-02-11 Utrecht 4–0 Fortuna Sittard
2023-10-28 Fortuna Sittard 0–0 Utrecht

League standing · 2026/27

Utrecht#12 pos12 pts11 pl-12 GD

Fortuna Sittard#6 pos19 pts11 pl0 GD

Goals per game

Utrecht scored1.73

Fortuna Sittard scored1.64

Utrecht conceded2.82

Fortuna Sittard conceded1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard?: In their last 6 meetings, Utrecht won 2, Fortuna Sittard won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard?: Recent form — Utrecht 2W 1D 2L; Fortuna Sittard 1W 4D 0L.

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