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 19 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 52 points. They've earned 15 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 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 3 goals scored.

Fortuna Sittard, sitting 12th with 35 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins 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.

Recent meetings between Heracles Almelo and Fortuna Sittard have been competitive, with Heracles Almelo claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Heerenveen, Heracles Almelo recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Pasveer, Mesik, Van Hoorenbeeck, Mirani, Benita, Scheperman, Ould-Chikh, Engels, Bruns, Ahlstrand, Zeefuik. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Fortuna Sittard's last outing came against AZ, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Koopmans, Dahlhaus, Adewoye, Marquez, Kasanwirjo, Oukili, Brittijn, Sierhuis, Duijvestijn , Limnios, Gladon. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

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 3.4 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Fortuna Sittard's games average 3.6 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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