Sittard vs FC Twente – News and Probable Lineups

In the eighth round of the 2026-27 Eredivisie season, Fortuna Sittard will host FC Twente, with the teams positioned fourth and sixth respectively.

Both squads arrive at this fixture following recent victories, eager to resume their successful momentum.

Match overview

After suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Ajax – their most significant league loss since September 2024, Fortuna quickly returned to form with a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Willem II in their latest match.

Under the guidance of Danny Buijs, the team has achieved four wins out of seven matches this season, which is a third of their total from the previous campaign, suggesting a potential improvement. Fortuna currently resides in sixth place, trailing reigning champions PSV Eindhoven by just three points in the standings.

During the international break, the Fortunezen played a friendly match, securing a 2-1 victory against Belgian Pro League team Genk, a result they hope will boost their confidence heading into the clash with Twente, a team that has historically performed well against them.

Last season, Fortuna experienced two league defeats against Twente and have not managed to win any of their last eight encounters since the start of the 2022-23 season, suffering seven defeats in that span.

However, Fortuna has not lost three consecutive Eredivisie games at their home ground, the Fortuna Sittard Stadion, since February 2025. They will aim to maintain this record after suffering two home defeats against AZ and Ajax, with an aggregate score of 7-1.

Considering their form leading up to the break, Twente will hope that the international hiatus does not disrupt their momentum, having recorded an impressive 3-2 comeback win over PSV at De Grolsch Veste.

With 13 points from their last five matches, John van den Brom’s squad is in fine form, showcasing a revitalized attack coupled with a defense that has conceded only seven goals, making them the second toughest defense in the league, only behind AZ.

The Tukkers are currently three points shy of the top of the table, but any talk of a title challenge remains presumptuous, as Twente focuses on taking it one match at a time while preparing to initiate their Conference League campaign, where the additional demands could influence their domestic performance.

Having scored first in their last six matches, Saturday’s visitors will be seeking another quick start as they aim to win five consecutive games for the first time since achieving six in a row between May and June 2023.

Head coach Van den Brom has had the edge over Buijs in their previous encounters, winning six and drawing once in seven meetings.

Team News

Ivan Marquez is still looking for his first appearance of the 2026-27 season as he continues to recover from the injury that kept him off in the final stretch of last season.

Twenty-five-year-old Yassin Oukili will also be absent for the hosts due to a groin injury, missing his fourth consecutive game.

Mohamed Ihattaren has been involved in six goals (four goals, two assists) in his last seven matches and looks set to be a crucial player.

Kristian Hlynsson is back for Twente after returning from a month-long injury layoff, marking his comeback with a goal in a friendly match against Werder Bremen.

Stav Lemkin is the only injury concern for the visitors, therefore Max Bruns is expected to continue in central defense.

Wout Weghorst is enjoying a superb scoring run, having found the net in five of his last six matches and will aim to keep his form going.

Fortuna Sittard probable starting XI:

Branderhorst; Pinto, Guth, Hubner, Dahlhaus; Brittijn, Michut, Zand; Ihattaren, Descotte, Romeny

FC Twente probable starting XI:

Unnerstall; Nijstad, Propper, Bruns, Van Rooy; Weidmann, Zerrouki; Orjasaeter, Taha, Thorvaldsen; Weghorst

Having won their last four encounters at this stadium, Twente should feel confident about facing Fortuna once more.

While the home side is anticipated to put up a strong resistance, the visitors are favored to extend their winning streak at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion and continue their ascent in the standings.