SC Heerenveen - Fortuna Sittard predictions

SC Heerenveen should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Fortuna Sittard can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

At 3.52 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Fortuna Sittard are well aware of it themselves.

While SC Heerenveen can’t exactly be happy with their 1:0 loss in the previous round, a narrow defeat after an undecided first half isn’t too bad. After all, they were considered hard underdogs and played as visitors against FC Groningen .

The previous round of the Eredivisie saw Fortuna Sittard lose a home game against PEC Zwolle to a 1:4 goal difference. The 3.42 betting odds implied it should have been a close call, but they were behind throughout the bout.

Though the 5 concessions over the past 3 away games for SC Heerenveen may not directly affect this particular match, such a history may be cause for concern for their supporters.

Given 11 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, Fortuna Sittard's defensive line is much to be desired.

We already saw these two teams clash this season, and Fortuna Sittard carried off a narrow home win. The roles are reversed this time, however, and the betting odds are marking SC Heerenveen as somewhat more likely to win.

Andries Noppert, Denzel Hall, Ion Nicolaescu 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.

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 1.89, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.