Match Preview
Eredivisie action continues as Fortuna Sittard hosts Heracles Almelo on Matchday 14 of the 2025/2026 season. This clash pits a mid-table Fortuna side against a struggling Heracles team currently entrenched in the relegation zone. Fortuna will be looking to capitalize on home advantage and build on their recent form, while Heracles desperately needs points to climb out of danger. The match is set for November 29, 2025, promising a crucial encounter for both teams.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 34 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | AZ | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| 4 | NEC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Utrecht | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | AFC Ajax | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | FC Groningen | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 8 | FC Twente '65 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 17 |
| 12 | Go Ahead Eagles | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| 13 | FC Volendam | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 14 | SBV Excelsior | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 13 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 13 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | Heracles Almelo | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -14 | 12 |
| 18 | Telstar 1963 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -7 | 10 |
- Fortuna Sittard: Position 10, 17 points from 13 games (5 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses). They have scored 19 goals and conceded 21, resulting in a goal difference of -2.
- Heracles Almelo: Position 17, 12 points from 13 games (4 wins, 0 draws, 9 losses). They have scored 21 goals but conceded a worrying 35, leaving them with a goal difference of -14.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2025 | Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | 1 - 0 | Heracles Almelo |
| 07 Dec 2024 | Eredivisie | Heracles Almelo | 2 - 2 | Fortuna Sittard |
| 19 May 2024 | Eredivisie | Heracles Almelo | 0 - 0 | Fortuna Sittard |
| 10 Nov 2023 | Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | 4 - 1 | Heracles Almelo |
| 03 Apr 2022 | Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | 0 - 2 | Heracles Almelo |
In their last 9 Eredivisie encounters, the head-to-head record is closely contested:
- Heracles Almelo has secured 4 wins.
- Fortuna Sittard has registered 3 wins.
- There have been 2 draws.
Looking at recent matches specifically at Fortuna Sittard’s home ground, Fortuna has secured victories in their last two Eredivisie encounters against Heracles (1-0 in March 2025 and 4-1 in November 2023). This indicates a positive trend for Fortuna when playing in front of their home crowd.
Our Prediction
Analyzing the current league standings and recent head-to-head results, Fortuna Sittard appears to be the stronger side heading into this fixture. They sit comfortably in mid-table, while Heracles Almelo is battling relegation and suffering from a significantly poor defensive record, having conceded 35 goals in just 13 matches. Notably, Heracles has not registered a single draw this season, indicating a tendency for definitive outcomes in their games.
Considering Fortuna Sittard’s better overall form, their recent home advantage over Heracles, and Heracles’s struggles at the back, we expect the home side to secure a vital three points.
Our betting tip for this Eredivisie clash is:
Fortuna Sittard to Win
