NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard

28 February 2026 · Eredivisie · 2025/26 · Referee Allard Lindhout

Full time 2 – 3

Half-time: 1–1

T. Chery 19’
B. Linssen 90+3’

I. Márquez 27’
M. Ihattaren 59’
J. Hubner 65’

Match summary

Fortuna Sittard came from behind to win 3-2 away at NEC Nijmegen. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, T. Chery put NEC Nijmegen ahead in the 19th minute and I. Márquez equalised in the 27th minute. In the second half, M. Ihattaren put Fortuna Sittard in front in the 59th minute, J. Hubner made it 1-3 with a header in the 65th minute, and B. Linssen pulled one back to make it 2-3 in stoppage time.

The chances backed that up: Fortuna Sittard created 2.83 expected goals (xG) from 13 shots to NEC Nijmegen's 1.58 from 15.

Match stats

68% Possession 32%

15 Shots 13

4 Shots on target 9

10 Corners 5

494 Passes 242

84.4% Pass accuracy 65.7%

22 Tackles 28

10 Fouls 13

1 Yellow cards 2

2 Offsides 0

Key events

NEC Nijmegen Fortuna Sittard

10’

P. BrittijnShot on target

11’

D. LimniosShot on target

T. CheryLeft foot shot

1-0

19’

A. Kaplan

21’

22’

K. SierhuisShot on target

27’

I. MárquezRight foot shot

1-1

DaniloShot on target

30’

47’

J. HubnerShot on target

54’

P. Brittijn

59’

M. IhattarenLeft foot shot

1-2

64’

K. SierhuisShot on target

65’

J. HubnerHeader

1-3

N. LebretonA. Kaplan

67’

V. MisidjanB. Önal

67’

B. LinssenK. Ogawa

68’

72’

N. KasanwirjoD. Limnios

76’

S. AdewoyeP. Brittijn

77’

Y. OukiliM. Ihattaren

W. T. WillumssonT. Chery

79’

I. H. AarøenDanilo

79’

85’

P. GladonK. Sierhuis

85’

K. PetersonL. Duijvestijn

B. LinssenShot on target

86’

B. LinssenRight foot shot

2-3

90’

90+1’

K. PetersonShot on target

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

NEC Nijmegen 1.58 xGFortuna Sittard 2.83 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Fortuna Sittard attacking NEC Nijmegen attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

Hover or tap a shot for the player, minute and xG.

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen 3-4-1-2 Starting XI

Fortuna Sittard 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


G. Crettaz	90′	6	3	43	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders3 players


B. Pereira	90′	7	–	–	10	1	51	1	–	–	–
A. Kaplan	67′	1	1	–	5	1	51	1	–	–
D. Fonville	90′	4	–	–	6	–	69	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


S. Ouaissa	90′	–	–	38	3	–	1	–	6	2	3	–
K. Sano	90′	–	–	36	–	–	2	1	3	4	–	–
D. Nejašmić	90′	–	–	58	–	–	3	1	7	–	1	–
B. Önal	67′	–	–	18	1	–	1	–	2	–	–	–
V. Misidjan Came on as a substitute	23′	–	–	16	–	–	–	–	2	–	2	–
I. H. Aarøen Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	9	1	–	1	–	1	–	–	–
W. T. Willumsson Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	4	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards5 players


T. Chery	79′	1	–	4	1	0.56	–	–	1	–	42	–
Danilo	79′	–	–	1	1	0.21	–	–	5	1	17	–
K. Ogawa	68′	–	–	1	–	0.09	–	–	5	–	14	–
N. Lebreton Came on as a substitute	23′	–	–	3	–	0.16	–	–	5	–	21	–
B. Linssen Came on as a substitute	22′	1	–	2	2	0.17	–	2	2	–	8	–

Goalkeeper1 player


L. Koopmans	90′	1	2	20	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders6 players


I. Pinto	90′	3	3	–	3	–	24	1	–	–	–
I. Márquez	90′	1	2	–	12	10	13	1	1	–	–
J. Hubner	90′	1	1	–	5	4	19	–	1	–	–
J. Dahlhaus	90′	–	1	–	4	4	18	–	–	–	–
N. Kasanwirjo Came on as a substitute	18′	–	–	–	1	1	2	1	–	–	–
S. Adewoye Came on as a substitute	14′	–	–	–	–	–	2	–	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


P. Brittijn	76′	–	–	14	–	–	4	2	5	1	–
É. Michut	90′	–	–	24	–	–	3	1	8	1	4	–
M. Ihattaren	77′	1	2	28	4	–	3	1	6	1	1	–
L. Duijvestijn	85′	–	–	27	2	–	5	1	5	1	–	–
D. Limnios	72′	–	1	17	1	–	3	–	6	2	2	–
Y. Oukili Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	4	1	–	1	–	3	1	1	–
K. Peterson Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
P. Gladon Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	4	–	–	1	–	3	1	–	–

Forwards1 player


K. Sierhuis	85′	–	–	3	2	0.56	–	1	7	1	23	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

NEC Nijmegen win 67% Avg odds 1.39

Draw 19% Avg odds 4.96

Fortuna Sittard win 14% Avg odds 6.55

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

NEC Nijmegen W W L D D

Fortuna Sittard W L D L W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Fortuna Sittard 3-2 NEC Nijmegen, 31 Aug 25 Next meeting: NEC Nijmegen 2-2 Fortuna Sittard, 18 Oct 26 All NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.