Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Utrecht will be aiming to build on a 3-1 win over Almere City when they take on Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie round 16. Ron Jans’ troops are eager to retain second place in the standings and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-oriented approach in Sunday’s matinee. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Ron Jans is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Almere City at the weekend.
The visitors, on the other hand, rolled over NEC Nijmegen 5-0 at home in their last league match, but given their anything but good away record, there is a big value in betting on Utrecht this time out. Go Ahead Eagles boss Paul Simonis should have a full squad to choose from for Sunday’s encounter. You should bear in mind that Utrecht defeated Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 in their last meeting at Stadion Galgenwaard.
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.