Sittard vs Excelsior: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Fortuna Sittard prepare to host Excelsior on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Fortuna Sittard, currently 11th in the standings with 26 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 33 points. They've earned 18 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Excelsior, sitting 12th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior have favored Excelsior, with Excelsior claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Ajax, Fortuna Sittard recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Koopmans, Hubner, Kasanwirjo, Marquez, Pinto, Michut, Brittijn, Duijvestijn , Ihattaren, Limnios, Sierhuis. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Excelsior's last outing came against AZ, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured van Gassel, Zagre, Meissen, Widell, Bronkhorst, Hartjes, Yegoian, Schouten, de Regt , Naujoks, Sanches Fernandes. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Fortuna Sittard are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Fortuna Sittard's fixtures have averaged 3.9 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Excelsior's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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