FC Utrecht vs Feyenoord Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs Feyenoord Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Rogier Honig
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | FC Groningen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 May | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 May | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Aug | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | A | 4–0 | W |
| 16 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 May | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | AFC Ajax | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | Feyenoord Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #2 |
| 12 | Points | 25 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 1 |
| 21 | Scored | 36 |
| 34 | Conceded | 17 |
| -13 | GD | +19 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.08 |
| 25% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts). Feyenoord Rotterdam are 2nd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Feyenoord Rotterdam
0-15
4/1
16-30
5/2
31-45
8/2
46-60
7/3
61-75
8/4
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Feyenoord Rotterdam
| Anis Moussa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Nacho Ferri | 6 G | 3 A |
| Gjivai Zechiel | 5 G | 4 A |
| Luciano Valente | 5 G | 2 A |
| Sem Steijn | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Feyenoord Rotterdam kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Feyenoord Rotterdam needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Anastasios Douvikas has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 10 goals to his name this season.
- 15' FC Utrecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and Feyenoord Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Maarten Paes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Stadion Galgenwaard. Feyenoord Rotterdam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' A moment of madness from Tyrell Malacia on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Feyenoord Rotterdam will be frustrated.
- 44' Luis Sinisterra adds to his 1 season tally! Feyenoord Rotterdam lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 45' Guus Til was booked on 45.
- 45' The deadlock is broken! Luis Sinisterra gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 46' Fredrik Aursnes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alireza Jahanbakhsh at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Willem Janssen doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 48' Magnificent from Willem Janssen! That is 11 goals in 329 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 51' What composure from Simon Gustafson! The Sweden international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Jens Toornstra is booked for Feyenoord Rotterdam — Yellow card on 53.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ramon Hendriks on 58.
- 59' Ramon Hendriks is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
- 63' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mark van der Maarel is hanging Hidde ter Avest on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 73' Norway international Marcus Pedersen has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' The crowd applauds Anastasios Douvikas as he leaves the pitch. Sander van de Streek steps in for FC Utrecht.
- 76' FC Utrecht receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 81' Another change for Feyenoord Rotterdam made on 81 minute. Jens Toornstra leaves to be changed by Aliou Balde.
- 86' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 87' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Simon Gustafson is replaced by Dave Van Den Berg on 87 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Utrecht to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↓ Mimoun Mahi 75'
- 6
- 33
- 10
- 14
- 1
- 21
- 29
- 5
- 18
- 27
Bench
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 63'
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 75'
-
8
Joris van Overeem ↑ 75'
- 26
- 9
-
11
Mimoun Mahi ↑ 75'
- 32
- 20
- 16
-
19
Dave Van Den Berg ↑ 87'
- 17
Coach
Rene Hake
Feyenoord Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 9
- 11
- 1
- 15
-
28
Jens Toornstra ↓ Aliou Balde 81'
- 10
- 7
- 18
- 2
- 25
Bench
- 5
- 35
- 21
-
17
Fredrik Aursnes ↑ 46'
- 24
- –
-
23
Aliou Balde ↑ 81'
- 45
- 43
Coach
Arne Slot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Santiago Gimenez | 4 |
| Sander van de Streek | 3 |
| Luis Sinisterra | 3 |
| Alireza Jahanbakhsh | 2 |
| Robin van Persie | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 2 |
| Anis Moussa | 2 |
| David Hancko | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Feyenoord Rotterdam Form
2021-08-29
FC Utrecht
3–1
Feyenoord Rotterdam
L
2021-08-22
Feyenoord Rotterdam
2–0
Go Ahead Eagles
W
2021-08-15
Willem II Tilburg
0–4
Feyenoord Rotterdam
W
2021-05-16
Feyenoord Rotterdam
3–0
RKC Waalwijk
W
2021-05-13
Heracles Almelo
1–1
Feyenoord Rotterdam
D
2021-05-09
Feyenoord Rotterdam
0–3
AFC Ajax
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.8
Feyenoord Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
51%
Draw or Feyenoord Rotterdam
69%
FC Utrecht or Feyenoord Rotterdam
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–1 not predicted3 – 1Actual
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 3
6.7%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 1
6%
2 – 3
5.6%
1 – 4
4.7%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 1
4.5%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 4
4%
3 – 2
3.5%
3 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | Feyenoord Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 6% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 11% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 19% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 17% | 24% |
| +2.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Feyenoord Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

