Fortuna Sittard vs NAC Breda Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
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CONTEXT
The match between Fortuna Sittard and NAC Breda is now finished, ending in a 1-1 draw. Both sides were level at half-time with the score 0-0, and each scored once after the interval to split the points in an evenly contested affair. The result marked a significant deviation from pre-match expectations, particularly for Fortuna Sittard. Although NAC Breda entered the game with a slight edge in projected chances of success, Fortuna Sittard emerged as the stronger side overall and claimed a valuable point. Possession was shared unevenly, with the home team at 44 percent and NAC Breda controlling 56 percent, yet the efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations and produced a balanced outcome. No red cards were issued and no major disruptive events altered the flow. Without expected goals data available, it is not possible to assess alignment on that metric, but the final score did not match the pre-match projection. The draw ultimately delivered a result that rewarded Fortuna Sittard’s application despite their lower share of territory. (168 words)
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Fortuna Sittard showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
- Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
- xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
- Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
- xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
- Event impact: No major event distortion.
- Red card distortion: None.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
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| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
J. Manschot
Other match officials
R. Brondijk
1st Assistant
F. Overtoom
2nd Assistant
M. Perez
4th Official


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Fortuna Sittard
NAC BredaMovement
Changes since opening
Fortuna Sittard
NAC BredaTeam Power Ranking
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22.43
16.28
Fortuna Sittard
NAC BredaForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
Fortuna Sittard
NAC Breda

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Fortuna Sittard ⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Fortuna Sittard ⚠ Proxy
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Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
Fortuna Sittard
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PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- NAC had peak pressure around 15'.
- NAC started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-13T00:01:48+00:00
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