Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Groningen
Match Time & Date:
12/02/2022
18:45
Prediction: 2-0
Sittard
Euroborg stadium will host Saturday’s Jupiler League game between Groningen and Fortuna Sittard, the two teams who defeated G.A. Eagles and Heerenveen respectively at the weekend. The Green and White Army are eyeing their third consecutive league win, but they will have to do it without injured defender Radinio Balker. A man to watch in the home team will be Jorgen Larsen, who scored a brace in the last league match.
Fortuna, on the other hand, did well to put an end to their three-match losing run thanks to the triumph over Heerenveen, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. However, Groningen are a real force to be reckoned with at home, and we predict that the visitors are going to return to Sittard empty-handed. Sjors Ultee should have a full squad to choose from.
Highlighted Player (Andreas Samaris):
Greece international midfielder Andreas Samaris began his career playing for Panachaiki before his spells with Panionios and Olympiakos. SL Benfica is the first international experience for the 27-year-old player who arrived in Portugal in 2014.
A full international since 2013, Samaris represented Greece at the 2014 FIFA World Cup during which he managed to make his presence known and earn a move abroad. Andreas Samaris operates as a central midfield but is capable of filling in defensive midfielder role. Greek international was the mainstay for Benfica during his first two seasons at the club managing 46 Primeira Liga appearances during the period. He also added 12 Champions League appearances.
Andreas Samaras helped Benfica win two Primeira Liga titles, two Taca da Liga trophies and one Super Cup. Greek international was the regular performer for his national team during the unsuccessful Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with ten games to his name.
Highlighted Team (Sittard):
Fortuna Sittard is one of the newer additions to Dutch football as the club was founded on July 1, 1968. During the 1990s talented footballers such as Kevin Hofland, Mark van Bommel, and Fernando Ricksen played for the club, but they failed to close the gap between Dutch giants Ajax and PSV. In 1999, though, the Fortunezen did well to make it to the Dutch Cup final, with the team facing Ajax in the title game.
Amsterdammers defeated Fortuna Sittard 2-0 at De Kuip, with Jesper Gronkjaer scoring a brace. Fortuna Sittard players wear yellow shirts and green shorts when playing at home, while their away kit is white. The Fortunezen host their rivals at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The venue was built in 1999, and it can hold up to 12,500 spectators.
Aforementioned midfielder Mark Van Bommel is the most notable footballer who played for the club. After ending his spell with Fortuna Sittard in 1999, Mark van Bommel played for the likes of PSV, Barcelona, Bayern Munchen, and Milan.
