Fortuna Sittard faces a challenging match against PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie this Saturday at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Currently, Fortuna sits at 11th place, while PSV tops the league table, 10 places above their opponents. The hosts have not secured a victory in this fixture since May 1999, with their last success coming 27 years ago. This long wait could continue, given PSV’s impressive form of 12 consecutive wins in domestic competitions.
Match Preview
The last time Fortuna triumphed over PSV was in 1999, during a 6-4 league match. Since then, the teams have met 21 times, with Fortuna suffering 18 defeats and only three draws. The recent trend is bleak for Fortuna, having lost the last three encounters against PSV. Their current league form includes just one win in their last five matches, contributing to concerns about their chances this weekend.
Home Advantage
Despite their struggles, Fortuna Sittard has managed to gather 17 of their 22 points at home this season. This gives them some hope as they prepare to host the formidable PSV team, which has shown near invincibility in the league. The Eindhoven side has dropped points in only two league games this season, including a surprising 2-0 defeat to Telstar and a 2-2 draw against Ajax.
- PSV’s league winning streak currently stands at 12 matches.
- Their last loss was against Telstar in late August.
- Overall, PSV has a domestic winning run of 14 games, including two KNVB Beker wins.
Team News
Fortuna Sittard will be without several key players. Justin Hubner is suspended due to yellow card accumulation, while Daley Sinkgraven and Ramazan Bayram are sidelined with knee injuries. Kaj Sierhuis and Mohamed Ihattaren are the team’s leading scorers, contributing nine of the club’s 27 league goals.
On the other side, PSV is facing its own injury challenges. Ismael Saibari and Anass Salah-Eddine are away for Africa Cup of Nations duty with Morocco. They also have several players injured: Alassane Plea, Nick Olij, Myron Boadu, Ricardo Pepi, and Ruben van Bommel. Guus Til, with 11 goals this season, will be a key player for PSV as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Possible Lineups
| Fortuna Sittard | PSV Eindhoven |
|---|---|
| Branderhorst | Kovar |
| Marquez, Van Ottele, Adewoye | Sidillia, Flamingo, Obispo, Dest |
| Limnios, Pinto, Kasanwirjo, Lonwijk, Peterson | Wanner, Veerman; Man, Til, Perisic |
| Ihattaren; Sierhuis | Bajraktarevic |
Prediction
El-Balad predicts a final score of Fortuna Sittard 1, PSV Eindhoven 3. While Fortuna’s home record may pose a challenge, PSV is expected to find a way through. Their current form and dominance in the league suggest they will likely increase their impressive 13-point lead at the top of the Eredivisie standings.
