FC Utrecht vs NAC Breda, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs NAC Breda — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NAC Breda 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Assistant 1 Dyon Fikkert
- Assistant 2 Thomas Krijt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | NAC Breda | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | PSV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Almere City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jan | AZ | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–5 | L |
| 31 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | PSV | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
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
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Daniel Bielica suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Clint Leemans is clearly more than just a goal scorer for NAC Breda.
- 15' FC Utrecht currently sit 5 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ron Jans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' Maxime Busi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 35' Kamal Sowah has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their 4-1-3-2 trying to find a way past NAC Breda's compact 4-4-2.
- 50' A quiet spell here at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' Vassilis Barkas is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Utrecht tonight.
- 58' Casper Staring catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 58.
- 58' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Miliano Jonathans comes on to replace Jens Toornstra.
- 59' The deadlock is broken! Oscar Fraulo gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
- 64' 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.
- 69' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NAC Breda backline.
- 71' Zidane Iqbal is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 72' A tactical swap from NAC Breda — Adam Kaied on, Elias Mar Omarsson off on 72 minutes.
- 73' Dominik Janosek gets the nod from NAC Breda. He replaces Clint Leemans and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Paxten Aaronson exits the field as Victor Jensen enters on 77.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Boyd Lucassen on 80 minutes.
- 82' The NAC Breda bench stirs into life. Boyd Lucassen is withdrawn and Boy Kemper gets his opportunity.
- 87' Kacper Kostorz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fredrik Jensen at the 87 minute mark.
- 89' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Zidane Iqbal has done his job and it is now time for Alonzo Engwanda to step up.
- With this win, FC Utrecht is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 3
- 18
- 91
- 9
- 16
-
21
Paxten Aaronson ↓ Victor Jensen 77'
- 6
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ Alonzo Engwanda 89'
- 1
Bench
- 25
- 5
-
27
Alonzo Engwanda ↑ 89'
- 19
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 77'
-
11
Noah Ohio ↑ 89'
-
26
Miliano Jonathans ↑ 58'
- 15
- 32
- 44
- 43
Coach
Ron Jans
NAC Breda Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 29
-
10
Elias Mar Omarsson ↓ Adam Kaied 72'
-
2
Boyd Lucassen ↓ Boy Kemper 82'
-
8
Clint Leemans ↓ Dominik Janosek 73'
- 44
-
20
Fredrik Jensen ↓ Kacper Kostorz 87'
- 99
- 12
- 5
-
6
Casper Staring ↓ Kamal Sowah 73'
- 77
Bench
- 23
- 15
- 31
-
9
Kacper Kostorz ↑ 87'
- 1
-
39
Dominik Janosek ↑ 73'
-
4
Boy Kemper ↑ 82'
- 17
-
55
Kamal Sowah ↑ 73'
- 19
-
14
Adam Kaied ↑ 72'
- 18
Coach
Carl Hoefkens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 3 |
| Simon Gustafson | 2 |
| Jean-Christophe Bahebeck | 2 |
| Boyd Lucassen | 1 |
| Oscar Fraulo | 1 |
| Dani de Wit | 1 |
| Adrian Blake | 1 |
| Mikhael Rosheuvel | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.61
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
NAC Breda xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht to win 58% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
84%
Draw or NAC Breda
42%
FC Utrecht or NAC Breda
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | NAC Breda covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
NAC Breda keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.