Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
NEC Nijmegen and Utrecht square off against each other at Goffertstadion in what is expected to be a close Eredivisie encounter. NEC were scoring goals for fun before the international break, crushing Groningen 6-0 and RKC 3-0 and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Utrecht. Talented midfielder Sami Ouaissa could sneak into the starting XI after getting his name on the scoresheet in the triumph over Waalwijk, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
Ron Jans’ troops, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles, but beating the in-form hosts at Gofferstadion is easier said than accomplished. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Mike van der Hoorn is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last league match.
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.