Match report
Fortuna Sittard 1-0 Excelsior: match report
Rodrigo Guth's late goal secures Fortuna Sittard a win over Excelsior in Eredivisie clash on Sunday.
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Fortuna Sittard secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Excelsior in their Eredivisie match on Sunday at Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
Rodrigo Guth scored the only goal of the game in the first minute of stoppage time, assisted by Mohammed Ihattaren. This goal gave Fortuna Sittard the lead at 1-0.
Sven Simons received a yellow card for Fortuna Sittard in the 41st minute, followed by Shiloh 't Zand in the 58th minute. Irakli Yegoian of Excelsior was booked in the 68th minute.
In terms of statistics, Excelsior had 57% possession compared to Fortuna Sittard's 43%. Fortuna Sittard had 5 shots on target while Excelsior managed only 2. Fortuna Sittard also earned 7 corners to Excelsior's 4.
Fortuna Sittard went into the game in 7th place with 15 points, while Excelsior was in 12th with 11 points. The win keeps Fortuna Sittard in contention for the top spots in the league.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior preview: form
Fortuna Sittard will face Excelsior in the Eredivisie on Sunday at 11:15 GMT (12:15 CET) at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
Fortuna Sittard are currently sixth in the league with 15 points from 9 matches. They have won 4, drawn 3, and lost 2, scoring 16 goals and conceding 17.
In their last five matches, Fortuna Sittard have two wins, two draws, and one loss. They drew 2-2 against NEC Nijmegen on 18 October and 1-1 with FC Twente on 10 October. They also secured a 2-1 victory over Genk on 3 October and a 1-0 win against Willem II on 19 September. Their only recent defeat was a heavy 5-1 loss to Ajax on 12 September.
Excelsior sit in tenth place with 11 points from 9 matches. They have won 3, drawn 2, and lost 4, with 16 goals scored and 18 conceded.
Excelsior's recent form shows no wins in their last five matches, with two draws and three losses. They lost 4-0 to Heerenveen on 16 October and 5-1 to Groningen on 11 October. They drew 2-2 with Ajax on 19 September, lost 2-1 to Utrecht on 13 September, and drew 2-2 against NEC Nijmegen on 8 September.
In head-to-head encounters, Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior have faced each other multiple times in the past, with Fortuna generally having the upper hand in recent meetings.
With Fortuna Sittard in better form, they will look to capitalise on Excelsior's struggles.
Match Events
All events- 90+1'Rodrigo Guth(1 - 0)(Assist: Mohammed Ihattaren)
- 86'Edouard Michut(Out: Iván Márquez)
- 82'Philip Brittijn(Out: Mohammed Ihattaren)
- 76'Aymen sliti(Out: Alireza Jahanbakhsh)
- 76'Kasey Bos(Out: Simon Janssen)
- 68'Irakli Yegoian
- 66'Nick de Groot(Out: Jasper Dahlhaus)
- 66'Kristoffer Peterson(Out: Daley Sinkgraven)
Match Statistics
All stats- 43%Possession57%
- 0.70Expected Goals (xG)0.40
- 5Shots on Target2
- 7Corners4
- 14Fouls13
Prediction
Live win probability
Fortuna Sittard 14%Draw 76%Excelsior 10%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionEredivisie · Regular Season 10
- VenueFortuna Sittard Stadion, Sittard-Geleen · 12500
- RefereeOostrom, Ingmar
- ForecastWind, 13.18°C
Last five games
Fortuna SittardDWDDW
ExcelsiorWLLLD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  FC Twente | 10 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar | 10 | +8 | 20 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 |  Heerenveen | 10 | +5 | 15 |
| 8 |  Groningen | 10 | +3 | 15 |
| 9 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 10 | 0 | 14 |
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Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior: result, stats & highlights
Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior finished 1-0 in the Eredivisie (Regular Season 10) at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Played: (your local time).
Fortuna Sittard are 6th in the table on 18 points; Excelsior are 13th on 11.
Recent form: Fortuna Sittard DWDDW, Excelsior WLLLD.
Head-to-head (last 7): Fortuna Sittard 4 wins, 1 draws, Excelsior 2 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.