FC Utrecht vs NAC Breda, Eredivisie 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs NAC Breda — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- NAC Breda 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Bos
- Assistant 1 Roy de Nas
- Assistant 2 Don Frijn
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 8.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | NAC Breda | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | SBV Excelsior | A | 0–5 | L |
| 11 Apr | Telstar 1963 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Apr | PSV | A | 3–4 | L |
| 22 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | FC Twente '65 | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | FC Utrecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–6 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Utrecht is hosting NAC Breda for another epic battle.
- 5' NAC Breda are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Utrecht needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past NAC Breda's compact 4-4-2.
- 25' Netherlands international Cherrion Valerius has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' The referee has no hesitation. Mohamed Nassoh is booked for NAC Breda — card on 33.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Mohamed Nassoh argues furiously but the card stands.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Max Balard argues furiously but the card stands.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ron Jans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and NAC Breda are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NAC Breda backline.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 80' NAC Breda come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Daniel Bielica on 82 minutes.
- 86' What composure from Dani de Wit! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-0.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for FC Utrecht and NAC Breda (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3
- 20
- 16
- 27
- 10
- 44
- 77
- 1
- 21
- 23
- 18
Bench
- 24
- 2
- 91
- 9
- 11
- 8
- 33
- 15
- 51
- 5
- 53
Coach
Ron Jans
NAC Breda Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 24
- 3
- 15
- 8
- 90
- 99
- 4
- 14
- 10
- 16
- 25
Bench
- 31
- 1
- 7
- 19
- 9
- 55
- 22
- 11
- 32
- 21
- 26
Coach
Carl Hoefkens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 3 |
| Jean-Christophe Bahebeck | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 2 |
| Mikhael Rosheuvel | 1 |
| Willem Janssen | 1 |
| Noah Ohio | 1 |
| Boyd Lucassen | 1 |
| Oscar Fraulo | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.86
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
NAC Breda xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
87%
Draw or NAC Breda
36%
FC Utrecht or NAC Breda
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | NAC Breda covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 25% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
NAC Breda keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

