Excelsior desperately need points on Friday, Jan 22 at 8:00 PM in the Eredivisie. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Excelsior come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Fortuna Sittard, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Excelsior head into this on the back of a defeat, while Fortuna Sittard arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Excelsior face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Fortuna Sittard have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Excelsior won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Fortuna Sittard arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Excelsior. Fortuna Sittard to win.