Willem II are expected to line up in their usual 4-3-3, with a midfield trio looking to press high and win the ball in advanced areas. Their wingers will hug the touchline, stretching Fortuna's back line and creating space for the full-backs to overlap. The key will be the battle in the middle of the park: if Willem II's midfield can dominate the second balls and cut off supply to Fortuna's attacking midfielders, the away side will be forced to go long, which plays right into the hands of the home centre-backs.

Fortuna Sittard will likely set up in a 4-2-3-1, looking to stay compact and hit on the counter. Their double pivot will try to shield the back four and spring quick transitions through the attacking midfielder. But here's the problem: Fortuna's full-backs are vulnerable to pace, and Willem II's wide forwards are exactly the type to exploit that. Expect Willem II to target the channels, whip early crosses into the box, and force Fortuna into defensive errors. Set-pieces could also be a weapon, with Willem II's height in the box a real threat.

The game state will be crucial. If Willem II score first, Fortuna will have to come out and play, which will leave gaps for the home side to exploit on the break. If Fortuna somehow nick an early goal, Willem II have the character to respond, especially with the crowd behind them. The most likely scenario is a cagey opening, with Willem II gradually turning the screw and creating chances through sustained pressure.