Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
FC Volendam
Match Time & Date:
12/11/2022
16:30
Prediction: 0-2
Utrecht
Volendam will be looking to record their first win over Utrecht since 1997 when the two teams face each other at Kras Stadion on Matchday 14. The rock-bottom side are eager to put an end to their three-game losing run, but given Utrecht’s current form, home win should not be considered. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team ahead of Saturday’s clash.
Henk Fraser’s men, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, and given Volendam’s difficulties at the back, we predict that the visitors are going to give fans yet another reason for celebration this weekend. In their last meeting in a competitive match Utrecht defeated Volendam 1-0, and we predict that the history is going to repeat itself. Both Django Warmerdam and Nick Viergever miss out with injuries, while Mimoun Mahi and Arthur Zagre are major doubts.
Highlighted Player (Mike van der Hoorn):
Mike van der Hoorn is a Dutch international who plays for Arminia Bielefeld as a centre-back. Van der Hoorn spent his youth career at the likes of Buitenboys, Omniworld and Utrecht, and he continued playing for the “Cathedral citizens” at senior level.
The Dutch footballer then joined Ajax where he scored three goals in 33 appearances in the Eredivisie. During his spell with the famous Eredivisie club he made 22 appearances for Jong Ajax as well. In 2016 he decided to move to UK as he signed a three-year deal with Swansea City.
After spending four seasons at the Liberty Stadium, Mikel van der Hoorn joined Arminia Bielefeld in the summer of 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. The Dutch defender made his Bundesliga debut on September 19, 2020 in a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. His primary position is centre-back, and he has a contract with Arminia until June 30, 2023.
Highlighted Team (Utrecht):
Established on July 1, 1970, Utrecht is a Dutch club that competes in the Eredivisie. The club was founded as a merger of VV DOS, USV Elinkwijk, and Velox, and it has to be noted that VV DOS did well to win the Eredivisie trophy back in 1958.
Utrecht, on the other hand, have yet to win the national championship, but they have lifted three KNVB Cup trophies (1984/85, 2002/03, 2003/04). Leo van Veen is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 153 goals. Speaking of the club’s colours, they were white and red shirts when playing at home, while blue is the dominant colour of their away jersey.
Due to the hooligan clashes, Utrecht have a rivalry with Dutch giants Ajax. The games between the two clubs have always been very tense on the field. Utrecht welcome their rivals at Stadion Galgenwaard, the venue which can hold up to 23,750 people. The stadium was opened back in May 1936.
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