NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction (19.01.2025)

NEC hopes to continue their successful series against Fortuna Sittard in their Sunday clash. The hosts managed to end a series of five winless matches with a minimal 1-0 victory over Zwolle in the previous round. On the other hand, Fortuna suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, ending their four-match unbeaten streak. The difference between the two teams in the standings is only five points, making this match important for their ambitions for the Conference League playoffs.

In the last five meetings between the two teams, NEC remains unbeaten, with four wins and one draw. The most recent match ended in a convincing 3-0 victory for NEC as the away team. However, NEC's home form is not stable - they have not won at their stadium in three consecutive matches. Fortuna, on the other hand, are unbeaten in three consecutive away games, making them a tough opponent, especially with their improved performance on the road.

Both teams have shown inconsistent results lately, and the importance of the match suggests a more closed game. In addition, NEC often relies on minimal results, while Fortuna will seek to extend their good away streak. Therefore, I predict under 2.5 goals in the match, with the most likely outcome being a tense game with few goals.

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