Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard prediction

THE FORECAST

Groningen has home advantage and is in a better position in the standings with an upward form curve (WLW), but is dealing with a significant number of absences including possibly Bruns and Hilgers, which puts defensive organization under pressure. Both teams show high averages in both goals scored and goals conceded (Groningen 2.3/2.3, Fortuna 1.7/1.7) and neither has kept a clean sheet, which makes goals in both directions likely. The weather conditions with 25.8mm of rainfall and moderate wind could slow down the pace of play, but with sufficient rest days for both teams (5-6 days), rotation pressure is minimal and a starting lineup is expected.