Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

The latest round of Eredivise action in the Netherlands sees Europe chasing Groningen face off against mid-table Fortuna Sittard, with three points being crucial for both sides.

The home side, Groningen, have been the surprise package of the Dutch top flight so far this campaign. The side were promoted from the second tier for the 24/25 season and finished 13th, but have risen to a surpirse European push this season. Finding themselves 5th in the table and just three points off the top three.

Fortuna Sittard meanwhile find themsevles in a comfotable position in 12th. The side currently are not in too much danger od slipping into a relegation fight, but do have just one win in their last five and will be looking to put together a strong run of form in the hope they can push up the table.

Groningen Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Vaessen

Defenders: Peersman, Janse, Blokzijl, Rente

Midfielders: Resink, Land

Forwards: Taha, Van der Werff, Schreuders, Van Bergen

Fortuna Sittard Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Branderhorst

Defenders: Pinto, Kasanwirjo, Marquez, Adewoye

Midfielders: Michut, Brittijn

Forwards: Limnios, Duijvestijn, Peterson, Sierhuis

Groningen Last Five Results

Heerenveen 0-2 Groningen

Groningen 0-0 NAC

Go Ahead Eagles 1-1 Groningen

Groningen 3-0 FC Volendam

Excelsior 0-2 Groningen

Gronignen find themselves on a strong run of form, unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. With their latest result - a 0-2 away win at Heerenveen - moving them up to fifth.

Fortuna Sittard Last Five Results

Fortuna Sittard 1-2 PSV

Go Ahead Eagles 2-2 Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard 4-3 AZ Alkmaar

Fortuna Sittard 2-3 Almere (KNVB Cup)

PEC Zwolle 1-0 Fortuna Sittard

Unlike their upcoming opponents, Fortuna Sittard are not on strong form in recent weeks. With just one win from their last five, and were knocked out the KNVB Cup at home to Almere.

Key Players to Watch

Groningen: Stije Resink

22 Year-old midfielder Stije Resink has been key to Groningen's impressive season so far, with four goals and four assists from the middle of the park in the Eredivisie this campaign.

Fortuna Sittard: Justin Lonwijk

On-loan midfielder Justin Lonwijk has four goals from midfield for Fortuna Sittard this season and will be key for his side away at an in-form Groningen.

Best Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard Betting Tips

Key betting tip: Groningen to win at 1.60 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts

Sunday 25th January

Eredivise

Euroborg Stadium (Groningen)

Kick-Off: 13:30 pm GMT