FC Utrecht vs Go Ahead Eagles, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs Go Ahead Eagles — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Go Ahead Eagles 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Assistant 1 Franca Overtoom (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Roan van Marrewijk (Netherlands)
5 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 2.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 5–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–4 | L |
| 17 Mar | NEC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Almere City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Almere City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | PSV | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | Go Ahead Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 6 |
| 6 | Conceded | 3 |
| -4 | GD | +3 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Go Ahead Eagles this season
Go Ahead Eagles this season
FC Utrecht are 14th (0 pts). Go Ahead Eagles are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Utrecht launch into their encounter with Go Ahead Eagles.
- 4' A stunning finish from Sam Lammers — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 9' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mats Deijl made 6 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 14' FC Utrecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 19' Nick Viergever has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 39' 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.
- 42' Brilliant from the ! Gerrit Nauber makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 42.
- 46' Zidane Iqbal makes way for Can Bozdogan at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 51' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark van der Maarel on 55.
- 58' FC Utrecht make a change. Victor Jensen trudges off to be replaced by Hidde ter Avest on 58 minutes.
- 59' Jakob Breum gets the nod from Go Ahead Eagles. He replaces Oliver Edvardsen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Isac Lidberg exits the field as Anthony Descotte enters on 71.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' Go Ahead Eagles is showing some good football. However, Go Ahead Eagles are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 82' The Go Ahead Eagles manager makes a substitution. Bobby Adekanye departs to be replaced by Soren Tengstedt.
- 83' Adrian Blake has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jens Toornstra on 83 minute.
- 88' Go Ahead Eagles come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Utrecht 2-1 Go Ahead Eagles.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↓ Adrian Blake 83'
- 9
- 16
-
7
Victor Jensen ↓ Hidde ter Avest 58'
-
37
Isac Lidberg ↓ Anthony Descotte 71'
- 8
- 34
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ Can Bozdogan 46'
- 1
Bench
- 32
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 58'
- 31
-
5
Hidde ter Avest ↑ 58'
- 77
-
19
Anthony Descotte ↑ 71'
-
6
Can Bozdogan ↑ 46'
-
15
Adrian Blake ↑ 83'
- 44
- 45
Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
- 4
- 5
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 11
-
32
Thibo Baeten ↓ Finn Stokkers 82'
-
21
Enric Llansana ↓ Xander Blomme 46'
- 18
-
23
Oliver Edvardsen ↓ Jakob Breum 59'
Bench
- 22
-
27
Finn Stokkers ↑ 82'
-
7
Soren Tengstedt ↑ 82'
- 25
- 30
- 24
-
20
Xander Blomme ↑ 46'
- 15
- 28
- 16
-
29
Jakob Breum ↑ 59'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Adrian Blake | 2 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Luuk Brouwers | 1 |
| Can Bozdogan | 1 |
| Gerrit Nauber | 1 |
| Willum Willumsson | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.95
Go Ahead Eagles xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
49%
Draw or Go Ahead Eagles
69%
FC Utrecht or Go Ahead Eagles
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 3
7.2%
1 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 3
5.4%
1 – 4
5.3%
0 – 2
5.2%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 4
4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 4
3.6%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | Go Ahead Eagles covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 19% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 18% | 28% |
| +2.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

