Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Utrecht
Match Time & Date:
28 September 2025
13:30
Prediction: 2-1
Heerenveen
Utrecht and Heerenveen go head to head at Stadion Galgenwaard in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Sunday’s program. Utrecht failed to impress in back-to-back defeats to Groningen and Fortuna Sittard, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat Heerenveen in front of home fans. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Haller, Rodriguez, and Demircan are pushing for recalls to the starting XI.
De Superfriezen, on the other hand, aim to build on a 3-2 win over NEC Nijmegen. Heerenveen, though, continue to struggle on the travels and with Utrecht turning their “Galgenwaard” into a real fortress, home win should be considered. The good news for the visiting team is that defender Hristiyan Petrov is back from suspension. In their last meeting at the venue, Utrecht recorded a 2-0 win over Heerenveen.
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.
