Sparta Rotterdam 2-2 Fortuna Sittard: result and AI prediction

Sparta Rotterdam – Fortuna Sittard, KNVB Beker, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 05:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel

Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Sparta Rotterdam 3, draws 3, Fortuna Sittard 0. Their last meeting, on February 7, 2026, ended Fortuna Sittard 2-2 Sparta Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam

Final score2 - 2

Fortuna Sittard

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a tight all-Eredivisie cup tie with immediate elimination raising the importance of game management. Sparta have shown more attacking life at home recently, but their defensive record in the recent run has left every spell without the ball vulnerable. Fortuna travel in stronger form and with a more settled defensive rhythm, although several attackers and midfielders have been carrying fitness questions. Sparta’s home edge and long unbeaten head-to-head run meet Fortuna’s resilience in a fixture likely to hinge on transitions and dead balls.

Head-to-head analysis

Sparta are unbeaten in the recent series against Fortuna, but the last pair of meetings ended level. Fortuna’s longer wait for a win at Het Kasteel gives the home side a meaningful historical edge without making this a one-sided match-up.

Injuries and absences

Sparta’s confirmed absence of Shunsuke Mito reduces their direct attacking depth. Fortuna have more widespread uncertainty: any restricted minutes for Zeefuik, Descotte, Ihattaren, Romeny or Michut would weaken the visitors’ capacity to alter the match from open play.

Form (last 5)