Where and when will Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard take place?

The match will take place at Excelsior’s home stadium (Van Donge & De Roo Stadion) in the Eredivisie on 19 October 2025.

How has Excelsior’s recent form been?

Excelsior have displayed mixed performances in recent matches — capable of attacking flashes and tight defense, but also prone to narrow defeats.

What is Fortuna Sittard’s form heading into the match?

Fortuna Sittard have been steadier, winning key fixtures like their latest 1-0 victory over Volendam and showing defensive resolve on the road.

What is the head-to-head record between these teams?

Historically, Excelsior have more wins in direct clashes, but the balance is fairly even — around 9 wins for Excelsior, 5 for Fortuna, and several draws in about 20 encounters.

Which key players are unavailable for each team?

Excelsior will be without Lennard Hartjes and Schouten. Fortuna Sittard are missing Alen Halilović, Daley Sinkgraven, Ramazan Bayram, Samuel Bastien, and Syb van Ottele.

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Excelsior vs Fortuna Sittard: Mega Jackpot Analysis

Excelsior and Fortuna Sittard enter this clash with contrasting levels of consistency going into the weekend.

Excelsior most recently lost 2-1 away at Heerenveen, conceding a late goal after putting in a spirited performance. Fortuna Sittard, meanwhile, claimed a narrow 1-0 home victory over Volendam, securing three points in a tight affair.

Over their last five fixtures, Excelsior have displayed a fragile mix of results. They have picked up wins and shown glimpses of attacking intent (for example, their win at Volendam), but also suffered narrow defeats and difficulty breaking down organized defensive sides. Momentum is sketchy, as they oscillate between resilience and vulnerability.

For Fortuna Sittard, their form has been steadier. They’ve won a couple of matches, lost some on the road, and often kept things tight. Their recent win over Volendam adds confidence, and they’ve shown they can grind out results even when not at their fluent best. They enter this match in a relatively better rhythm than their hosts.

Home and Away Form

Excelsior (Home)

At their home ground, Excelsior have often tried to balance defense and transition. In recent home matches, they’ve occasionally lagged in possession and struggled to sustain attacking dominance, but they compensate with compact organization and occasional bursts of width. Their home form has tended to produce low- to medium-scoring games, with opponents often needing to break them down rather than being overwhelmed.

Fortuna Sittard (Away)

Away from home, Fortuna tend to adopt a conservative posture early, respecting the home side’s rhythm and trying to impose control later in the match. Their away matches often involve absorbing pressure, staying disciplined in midfield, and striking on counters or set pieces. They’ve had some difficulty breaking teams when the host sits deep, but their resilience and ability to stay in the game have served them well on the road.

Head-to-Head Record

Recent Meetings

In recent direct encounters, the two teams have produced a mix of results. According to H2H sources, in the last five matches Excelsior have won twice, Fortuna twice, with some draws as well. In 2024, Fortuna turned in a 5-2 home win, while matches such as in 2023 saw draws (2-2) or clear home wins by Excelsior (3-0). (Based on head-to-head compilations.)
Overall in their past 12 meetings, data suggests Excelsior won 4 times, Fortuna won 5 times, and 3 ended in draws. (Excelsior scored 20 and conceded 21 in those clashes.)

Overall Record

In their series of head-to-head encounters, the balance is fairly even. Out of about 20 meetings historically, Excelsior have collected around 9 wins, Fortuna Sittard around 5, and draws filling the remainder. In recent decades, matches often see both sides scoring and fairly open play. (One source lists 9 wins for Excelsior, 5 for Fortuna, and 6 draws in 20 matches.)

Team News

Excelsior

Midfielder Lennard Hartjes is unavailable due to injury.
Schouten is also reported injured (hamstring).
With these absences, Excelsior may need to adjust their midfield shape or rely more on wider options to generate attacking thrust.

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna have a number of injuries: Alen Halilović, Daley Sinkgraven, Ramazan Bayram, Samuel Bastien, and Syb van Ottele are all unavailable or doubtful.
These absences may force tactical tweaks — perhaps more dependence on remaining attacking outlets, or a more compact formation to cover midfield deficits.
Expect Fortuna to emphasize structure, defensive solidity, and disciplined transitions given their squad constraints.

Match Outlook

Excelsior, playing at home, will aim to unsettle Fortuna with urgency and width, trying to exploit gaps when the visitors commit forward. Fortuna, in turn, will look to balance defense and counterattack, leaning on their ability to stay compact and make moments count. Given their head-to-head history and the injury issues affecting both sides, the match may be decided by small margins, set plays, or a moment of individual quality.