FC Groningen - Fortuna Sittard betting tips and odds

Though FC Groningen are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

The odds are stacked heavily against Fortuna Sittard here, and we can’t see them winning this match. FC Groningen are heavily favoured by most betting predictions – so much so that an away bet is priced at around 4.20.

,It all seemed lost for FC Groningen at the half-time break of their previous away game. Their opponents SC Heerenveen were in the lead and were expected to win – but FC Groningen managed to equalize against all odds and walk away with a point in a 1:1 stalemate.

Fortuna Sittard are here on the back of a noted triumph against ADO Den Haag. They maintained an impressive lead throughout the match, which lead to a comfortable 2:0 home victory.

No one has been able to get past FC Groningen’s defence on their home turf for at least three consecutive matches which is a good testament of strength for their back line.

With their recent performances in mind, we can expect Fortuna Sittard to perform quite well offensively. They recorded over 5 goals in their latest 3 away games – the lack of home-field advantage isn’t a big factor for them.

FC Groningen are 3 points behind Europa League spots. Though the season is far from over, they will still need to dig deep to improve their standings. Thankfully, they have a decent shot at earning 3 more points in round 24.

The two teams already met this season in the Eredivisie, with FC Groningen taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

Ahmed El Messaoudi, Azor Matusiwa, Arjen Robben will all have to sit this one out due to injuries, leaving the home team’s lineup in a weakened state. They still have an advantage according to betting prices, but it may not be as notable as it would have been otherwise.

Despite being seen as underdogs by most online bookmakers, the visiting team will be able to give their all this Sunday. They have no reported injuries or suspensions going in, so at least they’ll be able to rely on their best players and strategies.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.95, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.