SC Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Abe Lenstra Stadion Sat, 25 Apr - 4:45 PM
Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen HEE
2 Winner 1
Fortuna Sittard FOR
Full Time Sat, 25 Apr 4:45 PM
Round 31 Regular Season
Marcus Linday - 74'
Ringo Meerveld - 16'
Goal
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Goal
Philip Brittijn - 12'
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Red Card Ivo Pinto 90'

CONTEXT

SC Heerenveen defeated Fortuna Sittard 2-1 in an Eredivisie encounter marked by a dramatic second half. The teams entered halftime tied at 1-1, reflecting a balanced opening period despite Heerenveen's 59% possession dominance over Fortuna's 41%. The game's structure shifted decisively when Fortuna Sittard received a red card, reducing them to ten players and distorting the numerical balance. Heerenveen, recognized as the stronger side, maintained control and converted their advantage into the winning goal, while Fortuna impressively scored despite the handicap. This outcome demonstrated minimal structural deviation at 2.6%, staying in line with efficiency expectations. The red card adjustment highlighted event-driven impacts on proceedings, underscoring Heerenveen's resilience in exploiting the opportunity without overextending.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Result exhibited minimal 2.6% structural deviation favoring SC Heerenveen.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unassessable due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable from missing metrics.
  • Event impact: Fortuna Sittard's red card created pivotal second-half event impact.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion listed as key second-half adjustment factor.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

E. van de Graaf

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

R. Polman

1st Assistant

J. van Westen

2nd Assistant

T. Hardeman

4th Official

SC Heerenveen R. Veldman
R. Veldman
VS
Fortuna Sittard D. Buijs
D. Buijs
1.55
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.1
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
AZ Rank: L
Heracles Almelo Rank: W
NEC Nijmegen Rank: D
Telstar Rank: W
Excelsior Rank: W
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
NAC Breda Rank: D
AZ Rank: L
FC Twente Rank: L
FC Volendam Rank: W
Telstar Rank: L
NEC Nijmegen Rank: W
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 3 - 6
6

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home SC Heerenveen
97.43%
Draw
2.38%
Away Fortuna Sittard
0.19%

Movement

Changes since opening
SC Heerenveen
+1.32%
Draw
-1.32%
Fortuna Sittard
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
26.58
20.94
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SC Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
Power Score
26.58
20.94
League Position
7
12
Global Rank
-
-

Form 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.

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vs
SC Heerenveen — Opponent-weighted form score
Fortuna Sittard — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SC Heerenveen Fortuna Sittard

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

SC Heerenveen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Fortuna Sittard

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

SC Heerenveen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fortuna Sittard
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.49
42.32
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
42.32
29.49
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
SC Heerenveen -1.24 Efficiency Index
vs
Fortuna Sittard +1.24 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
SC Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

SC Heerenveen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fortuna Sittard
Created Set-piece attacking threat
SC Heerenveen Fortuna Sittard
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
SC Heerenveen Fortuna Sittard
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
SC Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
SC Heerenveen
vs
Fortuna Sittard
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
SC Heerenveen Fortuna Sittard
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
SC Heerenveen 0.31
Fortuna Sittard 0.59
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
SC Heerenveen Fortuna Sittard
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
SC Heerenveen 0.04
Fortuna Sittard 0.04
SC Heerenveen
Fortuna Sittard
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HEE had peak pressure around 60'.
  • FOR started the game with stronger pressure.
HEE Pressure FOR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HEE reached the top pressure at 60' (80.95).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 15 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

SC Heerenveen HEE Home
15 matches
Fortuna Sittard FOR Away
Match Record
6
Wins
6
3
Draws
3
6
Losses
6
Goals
24
Goals Scored
25
25
Goals Conceded
24
-1
Goal Difference
+1

Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:07:34+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
B. Klaverboer
Netherlands
22 B. Klaverboer
O. Johansen Braude
Norway
45 O. Johansen Braude
S. Kersten
Netherlands
4 S. Kersten
M. Willemsen
Netherlands
3 M. Willemsen
V. Zagaritis
Greece
19 V. Zagaritis
M. Linday
Sweden
16 M. Linday
J. van Overeem
Netherlands
6 J. van Overeem
J. Trenskow
Denmark
20 J. Trenskow
R. Meerveld
Substitution
Netherlands
10 R. Meerveld
M. Rivera
Substitution
France
7 M. Rivera
L. Nordås
Substitution
Norway
18 L. Nordås
Pitch
L. Koopmans
Netherlands
1 L. Koopmans
J. Hubner
Netherlands
28 J. Hubner
I. Márquez Álvarez
Substitution
Spain
44 I. Márquez Álvarez
S. Adewoye
Belgium
4 S. Adewoye
J. Dahlhaus
Substitution
Netherlands
8 J. Dahlhaus
P. Brittijn
Substitution
Netherlands
23 P. Brittijn
S. van Ottele
Netherlands
6 S. van Ottele
D. Limnios
Greece
18 D. Limnios
L. Duijvestijn
Netherlands
70 L. Duijvestijn
M. Ihattaren
Substitution
Netherlands
52 M. Ihattaren
K. Sierhuis
Substitution
Netherlands
9 K. Sierhuis

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 25, 2026, 04:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 31 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Abe Lenstra Stadion
Capacity :
27224
Attendance :
25164
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Edwin van de Graaf
Richard Polman
Jari van Westen
Thomas Hardeman

Statistics

Possession
HEE
55%
FOR
45%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 7
48 Dangerous attacks 27
59 Possession 41
7 Corners 0
6 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

29 Dribble Attempts 11
52 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36
1 Hit Woodwork 1
7 Goal Kicks 10
77 Ball Safe 85
17 Successful Headers 16
15 Successful Dribbles 4
2 Assists 1
9 Goal Attempts 9
3 Substitutions 5
19 Throwins 20

Attacking

140 Attacks 122
1 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

54 Long Passes 83
26 Successful Long Passes 40
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 48
550 Passes 387
13 Key Passes 12
450 Successful Passes 298
82 Successful Passes Percentage 77

Defensive

54 Duels Won 59
17 Tackles 28
5 Interceptions 16
6 Saves 2

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 15
3 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

10 Fouls 6
2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Edwin van de Graaf

Starting XI ▼

22
Bernt Klaverboer
Bernt Klaverboer Goalkeeper
6.87
3
Maas Willemsen
Maas Willemsen Defender
6.81
4
Sam Kersten
Sam Kersten Defender
6.7
19
Vasilios Zagaritis
Vasilios Zagaritis Defender
6.88
45
Oliver Braude
Oliver Braude Defender
6.82
6
Joris van Overeem
Joris van Overeem Midfielder
7
7
Maxence Rivera
Maxence Rivera Midfielder
6.8
11
Luca Oyen
Luca Oyen
Attacker43'
6.49
10
Ringo Meerveld
Ringo Meerveld Midfielder
6.94
8
Luuk Brouwers
Luuk Brouwers
Midfielder84'
7.02
16
Marcus Linday
Marcus Linday Midfielder
6.78
20
Jacob Trenskow
Jacob Trenskow Midfielder
7.21
18
Lasse Nordås
Lasse Nordås Attacker
7.08
9
Dylan Vente
Dylan Vente
Attacker69'
6.83
Referee : Edwin van de Graaf

Starting XI ▼

1
Luuk Koopmans
Luuk Koopmans Goalkeeper
6.79
4
Shawn Adewoye
Shawn Adewoye Defender
6.62
28
Justin Hubner
Justin Hubner Defender
6.76
44
Iván Márquez
Iván Márquez Defender
6.74
45
Owen Johnson
Owen Johnson
Attacker87'
6.36
6
Syb van Ottele
Syb van Ottele Midfielder
6.58
8
Jasper Dahlhaus
Jasper Dahlhaus Midfielder
6.59
7
Kristoffer Peterson
Kristoffer Peterson
Attacker79'
6.69
18
Dimitrios Limnios
Dimitrios Limnios Midfielder
6.85
23
Philip Brittijn
Philip Brittijn Midfielder
6.78
5
Yassin Oukili
Yassin Oukili
Midfielder70'
6.61
9
Kaj Sierhuis
Kaj Sierhuis Attacker
7.05
12
Ivo Pinto
Ivo Pinto
Defender70'
6.51
52
Mohamed Ihattaren
Mohamed Ihattaren Attacker
7.25
19
Paul Gladon
Paul Gladon
Attacker70'
6.69
70
Lance Duijvestijn
Lance Duijvestijn Attacker
7.04

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Bernt Klaverboer
Time wasting / 2nd Yellowcard
90+5'
90'
Event
Ivo Pinto
Foul / 1st Redcard
Event
Oliver Braude
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
88'
87'
Event
Owen Johnson → Iván Márquez
8th Substitution
Event
Luuk Brouwers → Ringo Meerveld
7th Substitution
84'
79'
Event
Kristoffer Peterson → Jasper Dahlhaus
6th Substitution
Event
Marcus Linday
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
74'
70'
Event
Paul Gladon → Mohamed Ihattaren
3rd Substitution
70'
Event
Yassin Oukili → Philip Brittijn
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Ivo Pinto → Kaj Sierhuis
5th Substitution
Event
Dylan Vente → Lasse Nordås
2nd Substitution
69'
1ST-HALF
Event
Luca Oyen → Maxence Rivera
1st Substitution
43'
Event
Ringo Meerveld
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
16'
12'
Event
Philip Brittijn
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Shawn Adewoye of Fortuna Sittard.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
90
Update Update
Owen Johnson from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the right wing.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Vasilios Zagaritis of sc Heerenveen.
90
Update Update
Syb van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Marcus Linday of sc Heerenveen.
90
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Luca Oyen of sc Heerenveen.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Oliver Braude of sc Heerenveen.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Dylan Vente of sc Heerenveen.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with sc Heerenveen winning 2-1 against Fortuna Sittard.
90
Update Update
Luca Oyen from sc Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Ivo Pinto from Fortuna Sittard receives a red card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with sc Heerenveen winning 2-1 against Fortuna Sittard.
89
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard has a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Oliver Braude of sc Heerenveen.
88
Update Update
Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the left wing.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Oliver Braude from sc Heerenveen receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Owen Johnson comes on for Iván Márquez.
86
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luuk Brouwers comes on for Ringo Meerveld.
84
Update Update
Shawn Adewoye from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Foul committed by Dylan Vente of sc Heerenveen.
83
Update Update
Foul committed by Yassin Oukili of Fortuna Sittard.
83
Update Update
Marcus Linday from sc Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Yassin Oukili of Fortuna Sittard.
81
Update Update
Marcus Linday from sc Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Update Update
Iván Márquez commits a handball for Fortuna Sittard.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Kristoffer Peterson comes on for Jasper Dahlhaus.
77
Attempt Attempt
Yassin Oukili's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
75
Update Update
Foul committed by Paul Gladon of Fortuna Sittard.
75
Update Update
Marcus Linday from sc Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Marcus Linday scores for sc Heerenveen with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Joris van Overeem. The score is now sc Heerenveen 2, Fortuna Sittard 1.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Paul Gladon comes on for Kaj Sierhuis.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Yassin Oukili comes on for Philip Brittijn.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Ivo Pinto comes on for Mohamed Ihattaren.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Dylan Vente comes on for Lasse Nordås.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a concession by Iván Márquez.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a foul by Shawn Adewoye.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after Jasper Dahlhaus concedes.
58
Attempt Attempt
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
57
Attempt Attempt
Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard hits the right post with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, assisted by Philip Brittijn.
56
Attempt Attempt
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen has a close-range left-footed shot that is blocked.
53
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen has a left-footed shot from very close range that is saved.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a foul by Justin Hubner.
50
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Braude from sc Heerenveen misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left, assisted by Sam Kersten.
49
Attempt Attempt
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between sc Heerenveen and Fortuna Sittard.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Lasse Nordås of sc Heerenveen.
45
Update Update
Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
First half ends with the score at sc Heerenveen 1, Fortuna Sittard 1.
45
Attempt Attempt
Syb van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Corner Corner
Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom left corner by Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen. The attempt was assisted by Syb van Ottele.
44
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luca Oyen comes on for Maxence Rivera due to an injury.
44
Update Update
Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the attacking half.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Jacob Trenskow of sc Heerenveen.
42
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Maxence Rivera of sc Heerenveen.
40
Update Update
Foul by Maxence Rivera of sc Heerenveen.
40
Update Update
Syb van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the right wing.
36
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Mohamed Ihattaren's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
36
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen. The assist came from Philip Brittijn.
36
Corner Corner
Mohamed Ihattaren's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Bernt Klaverboer. The attempt was assisted by Philip Brittijn.
34
Attempt Attempt
Marcus Linday from sc Heerenveen misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it close but to the left. The assist was provided by Jacob Trenskow.
32
Attempt Attempt
Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Lance Duijvestijn provided the assist.
31
Attempt Attempt
Jacob Trenskow's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ringo Meerveld.
29
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard has a header from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen, assisted by Jasper Dahlhaus with a cross.
28
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Ihattaren's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Lance Duijvestijn.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after Kaj Sierhuis concedes.
25
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Braude's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Joris van Overeem provided the assist.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a foul by Shawn Adewoye.
24
Corner Corner
Maas Willemsen of sc Heerenveen hits the right post with a header from very close range, assisted by Joris van Overeem's cross after a corner.
24
Attempt Attempt
Lasse Nordås of sc Heerenveen has a left-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. The attempt was assisted by Oliver Braude.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after a concession by Shawn Adewoye.
22
Attempt Attempt
Ringo Meerveld from sc Heerenveen misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Joris van Overeem provided the assist.
20
Update Update
Foul committed by Jasper Dahlhaus of Fortuna Sittard.
20
Update Update
Oliver Braude from sc Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
18
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen, with an assist from Lance Duijvestijn.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ringo Meerveld scores for sc Heerenveen with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The match is now 1-1 against Fortuna Sittard.
14
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Philip Brittijn from Fortuna Sittard has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen, with an assist from Syb van Ottele.
12
Update Update
Offside called against sc Heerenveen. Oliver Braude is flagged for offside.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Fortuna Sittard takes the lead 1-0 with Philip Brittijn scoring from outside the box into the top right corner, assisted by Dimitrios Limnios.
9
Update Update
Lasse Nordås of sc Heerenveen is caught offside.
8
Update Update
Shawn Adewoye from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Ringo Meerveld of sc Heerenveen.
2
Corner Corner
Maxence Rivera's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Luuk Koopmans.
1
Attempt Attempt
Maxence Rivera's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Vasilios Zagaritis.

CONCLUSION

SC Heerenveen's 2-1 win over Fortuna Sittard validated their stronger team status amid a red card distortion that reshaped the second half. Level at 1-1 halftime, Heerenveen's possession edge translated into victory post-red card, with minimal deviation and market alignment intact. Efficiency held steady, though absent xG data limits deeper performance insights. Fortuna's resilience in scoring shorthanded merits note, yet Heerenveen's control secured the points, reflecting structural stability in a disrupted fixture.

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