HERACLES, Netherlands (Interstat) — Two sides seeking momentum will meet Sunday when Heracles hosts Fortuna Sittard in an Eredivisie fixture at Erve Asito.

The match, scheduled for Feb. 1, 2026, is a rematch of a 1-1 draw in late November. Both teams enter on the back of difficult recent results, making the points crucial for mid-table positioning.

Heracles (8-10-4) is looking to rebound from a pair of heavy defeats. They fell 4-2 at powerhouse Feyenoord on Jan. 25 and were shut out 2-0 by Twente the week prior. Their form has been inconsistent, but their home attack has shown high potential, including an 8-2 thrashing of PEC Zwolle in November. Finding defensive stability will be a priority after conceding eight goals in their last two league outings.

Fortuna Sittard (7-9-6) arrives with slightly more confidence after a 2-1 road victory over Groningen on Jan. 25 snapped a three-match winless streak. Their season has been marked by dramatic swings, featuring a 4-3 upset of AZ Alkmaar but also a 5-2 loss to PSV. Their away form has been a particular weakness, with just one win in their last five league travels.

Key matchup to watch: Heracles’ potent but recently leaky defense against Fortuna’s opportunistic attack. Fortuna has scored in eight straight matches across all competitions but has kept only one clean sheet in that span. Heracles will rely on its strong home record, having lost just twice in Almelo this Eredivisie campaign.

Injury reports for both squads were not immediately available.

Projection: Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 2-1 victory for the home side, Heracles.

Up next: Following this match, Heracles travels to face NEC Nijmegen on Feb. 7. Fortuna Sittard will host Jong Sparta on the same date.