27 November 2021 at 17:45
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Fortuna Sittard
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Away Record: Groningen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Groningen defeated Fortuna Sittard 4:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by M. Seuntjens 24′, C. Ngonge 29′, G. Cox 42′ (o.g.), D. Irandust 51′, J. Larsen 80′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Fortuna Sittard had 40% possession while Groningen held 60%. Fortuna Sittard had 11 shots (7 on target) compared to 14 (7 on target) for Groningen. Fortuna Sittard made 4 substitutions, Groningen made 5. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Roel Janssen 62′).
Match Events
Key match events between Fortuna Sittard and Groningen — 5 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Z. Flemming
assist: W. Dammers
Own Goal
assist: D. Irandust
Match Statistics
Fortuna Sittard had 40% possession against Groningen's 60%. Fortuna Sittard registered 11 shots (7 on target) while Groningen managed 14 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 1–2. Fouls committed: 9–10.
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under S. Ultee, while Groningen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under D. Buijs.
Defensive Solidity
Fortuna Sittard deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Groningen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Fortuna Sittard field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Groningen's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Fortuna Sittard start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Groningen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: S. Ultee
Substitutes
Coach: D. Buijs
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Fortuna Sittard have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Fortuna Sittard
Groningen
Fortuna Sittard vs Groningen Head to Head Results
Fortuna Sittard and Groningen have met 12 times — Fortuna Sittard won 6, Groningen won 5, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Fortuna Sittard leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 27 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (13 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2022.
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Fortuna Sittard
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Drawn
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Groningen
Recent Meetings (12)
API data: 15 Mar 2026