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

As Heracles Almelo prepare to host Fortuna Sittard on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 under referee Martens, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Heracles Almelo, currently 18th in the standings with 17 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 42 points. They've earned 13 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Fortuna Sittard, sitting 11th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Heracles Almelo and Fortuna Sittard have been competitive, with Heracles Almelo claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against NAC, Heracles Almelo recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Pasveer, Mesik, Cestic, te Wierik, van der Kust, Mirani, Hrustic, Benita, Unuvar, Ould-Chikh, Kulenovic. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Fortuna Sittard's last outing came against Excelsior, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system.

Looking ahead, Heracles Almelo are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, Fortuna Sittard are likely to mirror that shape. 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: Heracles Almelo's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Fortuna Sittard's games average 3.8 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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