Sat, 25 Apr 2026, 16:45
Eredivisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time

Match Timeline

12'
P. Brittijn
Normal Goal → D. Limnios
16'
R. Meerveld
Normal Goal → J. Trenskow
43'
M. Rivera🔄
Substitution 1 → L. Oyen
69'
L. Nordas🔄
Substitution 2 → D. Vente
70'
M. Ihattaren🔄
Substitution 1 → I. Pinto
70'
K. Sierhuis🔄
Substitution 2 → P. Gladon
70'
P. Brittijn🔄
Substitution 3 → Y. Oukili
74'
M. Linday
Normal Goal → J. van Overeem
79'
J. Dahlhaus🔄
Substitution 4 → K. Peterson
84'
R. Meerveld🔄
Substitution 3 → L. Brouwers
87'
I. Marquez🔄
Substitution 5 → O. Johnson
88'
Oliver Braude🟨
Yellow Card
90'
Ivo Pinto🟥
Red Card
90+5'
Bernt Klaverboer🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal7
5Shots off Goal7
15Total Shots16
5Blocked Shots2
11Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox10
8Fouls6
7Corner Kicks0
2Offsides0
59Ball Possession41
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards1
6Goalkeeper Saves2
551Total passes387
451Passes accurate298
82Passes %77
2.49expected_goals0.85
0goals_prevented0

Starting Lineups

HeerenveenHeerenveen1:1

Starting XI

22B. KlaverboerG
19V. ZagaritisD
6J. van OvereemM
7M. RiveraM
18L. NordasF
3M. WillemsenD
16M. LindayM
10R. MeerveldM
4S. KerstenD
20J. TrenskowM
45O. BraudeD

Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard1:1

Starting XI

1L. KoopmansG
28J. HubnerD
8J. DahlhausM
70L. DuijvestijnF
9K. SierhuisF
44I. MarquezD
23P. BrittijnM
52M. IhattarenF
4S. AdewoyeD
6S. van OtteleM
18D. LimniosM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Heerenveen
Heerenveen
Form: L-W-D-W-W
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Form: D-L-L-W-L
Record
6 W
1 D
3 L
3 W
2 D
5 L
Goals Per Game
2.1
Scored
vs
1.4
Scored
1.9
Conceded
vs
2.1
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
0%
BTTS
70%
BTTS
90%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:3.3
Away:1.3
Conceded
Home:1.0
Away:2.5
Scored
Home:1.4
Away:1.4
Conceded
Home:2.0
Away:2.2

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1603
Good
1522
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1691
↑ Momentum (+88)
1535
↑ Momentum (+13)
Expected Outcome
43%
Home Win
30%
Draw
27%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1603
Attack
1483
1514
Defence
1498
Recent Form
1651
Attack
1502
1522
Defence
1481
Post-Match Changes
+7
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard: Value in the Goals
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+20.0%
Confidence:7

Heerenveen enters this Eredivisie clash riding a perfect home record, winning their last four home fixtures while averaging 3.25 goals scored and conceding just 1.00 per match. Their overall form over the last 10 games shows a 60% win rate, 2.10 goals scored, and 1.90 goals conceded, with both teams scoring in 70% of those matches. At home, Heerenveen dominates possession (49.8%) and generates 15.75 shots per game, with a shot accuracy of 51.0%. Fortuna Sittard, meanwhile, presents a stark contrast. Their last five away games yield a 40% win rate, averaging 1.40 goals scored and 2.20 goals conceded. Across their last 10 matches, Fortuna has a 30% win rate, scoring 1.40 and conceding 2.10 goals per game. Crucially, both teams have scored in 90% of their recent fixtures. Their away defensive frailties are evident, conceding 2.20 goals per game on the road, while their attack still manages 1.40 goals. Shot metrics show Fortuna averaging 11.00 shots away, with 4.80 on target, but their defensive structure consistently leaks goals. Head-to-head history further validates the goal-heavy nature of this matchup. In their last 10 meetings, 6 matches saw over 2.5 goals, and 4 matches featured both teams scoring. The last meeting on 2025-11-08 ended 0-2 to Fortuna, but the overall trend points to open, high-scoring affairs. Poisson goal expectancy models project 2.73 goals for Heerenveen and 1.20 for Fortuna Sittard, totaling 3.93 expected goals. This mathematical projection strongly aligns with the historical and recent form data. The betting markets reflect this expectation. With Heerenveen's potent home attack facing Fortuna's leaky away defense, the probability of both teams finding the net sits around 80%. The bookmakers price Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.50, implying a 66.67% chance. This creates a clear expected value edge of over 13%, comfortably surpassing the 6% threshold for profitable long-term betting. Discipline dictates we only strike when the math confirms value, and here the numbers speak loudly. Key Points: - Heerenveen's home attack averages 3.25 goals per game, while Fortuna Sittard's away defense concedes 2.20 goals per game. - Both teams have scored in 70% of Heerenveen's last 10 games and 90% of Fortuna's last 10 games. - Poisson modeling projects 3.93 total expected goals, heavily favoring goal markets. - Market odds for Both Teams to Score - Yes (1.50) imply a 66.67% probability, but the statistical reality points to an ~80% true probability, offering a strong value edge. - Heerenveen's 100% home win rate in their last 4 matches contrasts with Fortuna's 40% away win rate in their last 5. Summary: The data strongly supports a goal-fest where both defenses will be tested. Based on the statistical edge and confirmatory signals, the recommended play is Both Teams to Score - Yes.

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📝 Match Preview

Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard: Home Win Analysis
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.48
Expected Value:+16.9%
Confidence:8

Heerenveen hosts Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie on 25 April 2026. Sitting 8th with 44 points, Heerenveen enters this fixture with formidable home momentum. In their last four home matches, they have secured a perfect 100% win rate, averaging 3.25 goals scored and conceding just 1.00 per game. Across their last ten fixtures, Heerenveen has accumulated 1.90 points per game, scoring 21 goals and conceding 19. Their home attacking output is particularly sharp, backed by an average of 15.75 shots per game and 8.00 shots on target, alongside 49.8% possession. Fortuna Sittard, currently 12th with 36 points, faces a tough test away from home. Their last ten matches yield only 1.10 points per game, with 14 goals scored and 21 conceded. On the road, Fortuna has won just 40% of their last five away fixtures, averaging 1.40 goals scored and 2.20 conceded. Defensively, they have not kept a single clean sheet in their last ten games. Their away shot volume sits at 11.00 per match, with only 4.80 finding the target, and they average 42.8% possession. The head-to-head record at Heerenveen's ground favors the hosts. In their last five home meetings, Heerenveen has won three, drawn one, and lost one, translating to a 60% home win rate against Fortuna. The most recent clash ended 0-2 to Fortuna in November 2025, but Heerenveen's current home form and statistical dominance suggest a strong shift in momentum. Poisson goal expectancy models project Heerenveen to score 2.73 goals to Fortuna's 1.20, pointing to a comfortable home victory. The betting market prices a Heerenveen win at 1.48, implying a 67.6% probability. Based on the statistical edge, form trends, and goal expectancy, the true probability of a home win sits near 79%. This creates an 11.4% positive expected value, comfortably clearing the 6% edge threshold. Given the strict requirement for certainty, the combination of a flawless recent home record, superior shot accuracy (51.0% home vs 41.4% away for Fortuna), and a clear goal expectancy gap makes the home victory the only option that meets the >65% confidence mandate. **Key Points:** - Heerenveen: 100% home win rate in last 4 matches, averaging 3.25 goals scored. - Fortuna Sittard: 0% clean sheets in last 10 games, conceding 2.20 goals per away game. - Head-to-head: Heerenveen holds a 60% win rate in home fixtures against Fortuna. - Goal Expectancy: Home 2.73 vs Away 1.20, strongly favoring the hosts. - Market Edge: Home win odds of 1.48 offer an 11.4% edge over the implied probability. Based on the data, the only bet that meets the strict certainty threshold is a Heerenveen home victory.

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