Head to head stats
The upcoming football match between Fortuna Sittard and Heracles Almelo, scheduled for November 10, 2023, at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands, is part of the Eredivisie, which is the top tier of professional football in the Netherlands.
Let's break down some key details and statistics for a better understanding of the match:
1. **Current Standings**: As of the current date, Fortuna Sittard is positioned 14th in the Eredivisie, while Heracles Almelo holds the 10th place.
2. **Head-to-Head History**: These two teams have a history of playing against each other, having met in 15 matches in the past. Out of these encounters, Fortuna Sittard has won 2 matches, Heracles Almelo has won 11 matches, and 2 matches have ended in a draw.
3. **Goals in Direct Matches**: In their previous meetings, both teams have scored an average of 3.00 goals per match. This suggests that their encounters tend to be relatively high-scoring affairs.
4. **Fortuna Sittard's Season Performance**: In the current season, Fortuna Sittard has averaged 0.88 goals per match. When playing at home, they have seen over 1.5 goals (combined goals from both teams) in 57.14% of their matches, and over 2.5 goals in 42.86% of their home matches. This indicates that they might struggle to score frequently but have relatively high-scoring games at their home stadium.
5. **Heracles Almelo's Season Performance**: Heracles Almelo has averaged 1.35 goals per match in the current season. When playing away from home, they have seen over 1.5 goals in 100.00% of their matches and over 2.5 goals in 85.71% of their away matches. This suggests that they tend to be more productive in terms of scoring, especially in their away games.
Given this information, it seems that Heracles Almelo may have an advantage going into the match, both in terms of their higher league position and their historical performance against Fortuna Sittard. However, football matches can be unpredictable, and anything can happen on the day of the game. The statistics also show that both teams have been involved in high-scoring matches, so fans can expect an exciting and potentially goal-filled contest.