Volendam v Fortuna Sittard: survival fight meets mid-table push | OneFootball

Volendam host Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie at Kras Stadion on Saturday, 14 March 2026, with the hosts looking to keep clear of the relegation battle and the visitors aiming to steady a top-half push.

Recent meetings have tended to produce a winner, and Fortuna Sittard edged the reverse fixture 1-0 in October. Volendam start 14th, Fortuna 11th.

Form points to volatility on both sides. Volendam have won three of their past five league games, including home victories over PSV and Groningen, though they were beaten at NEC last time out. Fortuna's last five read two wins, a draw and two defeats, including a heavy 4-1 home loss to Telstar after a fine 3-2 success at NEC.

Team news could shape the forward picture. Volendam are without Henk Veerman and Bradley Kuwas, while Nordin Bukala and Benjamin Pauwels are also sidelined. Fortuna are missing Daley Sinkgraven, goalkeeper Mattijs Branderhorst, Justin Lonwijk and Ramazan Bayram.

Routes to goal may hinge on aerial play and delivery. Volendam have scored 29 and conceded 44 this season, keeping just one clean sheet. Fortuna have 40 goals and 49 against, but their 10 headed goals and stronger aerial duel numbers suggest they could target crosses, with Mohammed Ihattaren supplying eight assists and Kaj Sierhuis on 10 league goals.

A home win would move Volendam to 30 points and further distance them from the bottom three. Victory for Fortuna Sittard would take them to 35 points and could nudge them towards the top 10 and the European play-off picture.