Fortuna Sittard - Feyenoord predictions and free betting tips [14/04/2024]

Many wouldn't argue that Feyenoord is sure to remain in 2nd place and won't be able to catch up with PSV. Likewise, FC Twente probably won't be able to challenge for the Eredivisie's silver medals this season. In this round, Arne Slot's squad travels to Sittard to play against Fortuna, which may still be hoping for a competitive run for a spot in the top eight. However, they might struggle in their remaining league matches, as much depends on their competitors, who need to lose for the club from Sittard to climb up to 8th position in the Eredivisie table.

Fortuna Sittard

Whether Fortuna is capable of catching up with Sparta and other contenders for a place in the Conference League qualifiers is uncertain, but there will surely be opportunities if the team from Sittard approaches their games correctly, claiming victories against all, including being influential against Feyenoord.

Fortuna lost the critical match against Sparta and failed to defeat Nijmegen, even though the advantage was on the side of the club from Sittard. Against Twente, there was nothing to be gained as the Enschede's club class prevailed.

Fortuna's squad is quite robust for a mid-table Eredivisie side. Among the leaders, Kaj Sirkhis deserves recognition. He's already scored 12 goals this season and is ranked 6th on the top scorers' list. Notable absentee against Feyenoord is centre-back Rodrigo Guta, who received a red card in the previous match against Twente. As a replacement, Dimitrios Siopis will play, who got his suspension in the penultimate round due to an accumulation of yellows. The squad question is whether Justin Lonwijk, who recently moved from Belgian side Anderlecht, will play. He appeared to become a Fortuna regular, but for some reason, the Sittard manager didn't start him in recent matches.

It's crucial for Fortuna to play tactically sound against Feyenoord. Thus, the ball possession will likely be in Slot's team favour, but the tactical supremacy might be on Fortuna's side in this match.

Feyenoord

There was a necessity to outplay Volendam in the last round, and even in the confrontations with PSV, Feyenoord didn't succeed, unless we're talking about the Dutch Cup.

The aim for Slot's team is to win the country's secondary tournament and complete the Eredivisie season to secure a Champions League spot. Feyenoord legitimately stands a chance of lifting the trophy, and it's unlikely to let the silver medal slip, though if they keep losing to everyone, FC Twente might close the three-win gap from the South Holland side.

Feyenoord boasts a strong lineup, with fantastic Santiago Jimenez leading the front, and vigorous flanking actions conducted by Igor Paishao and Yankuba Minteh. Defensive problems are virtually nil. With Kilyndshi Hartman injured, Lutsharel Gertrude steps in on the left, while Bart Nievkopp operates on the right flank. Although he doesn't always appear mostly reliable as a defender, he often comes on as a substitute and even occasionally starts if key players get injured. It's possible that goalkeeper Justin Beiolo could be included in the squad after missing several matches due to injury, but it's hardly likely that Arne Slot will start him against Fortuna.

There's a need for energy preservation ahead of the battle with Nijmegen in the Dutch Cup final, but stylistically, Feyenoord won't play differently against the team from Sittard. Therefore, goals are imminent, and Arne Slot should field his main team to avail them the opportunity to prepare for the important match through a standard Eredivisie encounter.

Head-to-Head

In the first-round match, Feyenoord played a 0:0 draw with Fortuna. They did so being one man short due to a red card received by Bart Nievkopp midway through the first half.

Match Prediction: Fortuna Sittard - Feyenoord

I'm betting on total over 3 goals. The match won't be dull, and Feyenoord won't allow themselves to be outplayed in this match.