RKC Waalwijk - Fortuna Sittard predictions

RKC Waalwijk are not exactly firm favourites to register three points in this game but we still believe they will manage to defeat Fortuna Sittard. The odds of 2.43 might sound a bit risky but we still trust hosts can come out on top in the end.

Out of their home field and heading into this match as underdogs, Fortuna Sittard would need to play their best to have a hope of winning. That said, even a draw would be a positive outcome, and all three results are quite possible.

RKC Waalwijk will not be too disappointed with their latest away defeat (Feyenoord). It was a game they were expected to lose on a big margin anyway. But they still kept it alive for the first 45 minutes and gave their rivals a run for their money, with one goal deciding the entire match.

Fortuna Sittard are here on the back of a narrow 1:2 home loss against AZ Alkmaar. The matchup was very difficult for Fortuna Sittard, however, so it’s hard to judge their current form based on that performance – though they did end the first half with a lead.

The home team’s tendency to see their defence crumble under the pressure of away games is worrying – they conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 away games. The fact that they’re at Mandemakers Stadion this Saturday makes things easier for them, but not by a lot.

The visitors’ main concern will be cutting down the concession rate. They conceded more than 5 times in their latest 3 matches, and bucking the trend will be a great step in the right direction.

With just 5 points between them and the relegation zone, the hosts will want to be careful with rough matchups such as this one. We’re too early in the season to call their situation bad, but moving up the table will be a challenge.

Surprisingly enough, the hosts already lost to Fortuna Sittard once this season. This came as a bit of an upset, to say the least, considering they are widely believed to be the stronger team.

Though it’s a stretch, a Draw bet is likely the best option when it comes to betting on this match. With the odds at 3.42 with Pncl, it’s not exactly the safest of bets – but it’s quite strong when it comes to value.