FC Utrecht vs NEC, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs NEC — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Robin Hensgens
- Referee Kevin Bodde
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | NEC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 4–3 | W |
| 28 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | FC Emmen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Aug | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Sep | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Sep | AZ | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | FC Groningen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | FC Volendam | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #6 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 6 | Conceded | 3 |
| -4 | GD | +2 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts). NEC are 6th (3 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
NEC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadion Galgenwaard!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Can Bozdogan on 7 minutes.
- 12' NEC is showing some good football. However, NEC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' Jasper Cillessen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Djevencio van der Kust is booked for FC Utrecht — Yellow card on 40.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Utrecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Django Warmerdam on, Djevencio van der Kust off on 46 minutes.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hidde ter Avest, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion Galgenwaard with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
- 64' Daishawn Redan is replacing Anastasios Douvikas for the FC Utrecht side.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and NEC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' Can Bozdogan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for NEC. Lasse Schone will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' FC Utrecht make a change. Hidde ter Avest trudges off to be replaced by Sean Klaiber on 74 minutes.
- 76' Terry Sanniez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Magnus Mattsson on 76 minute.
- 81' NEC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 82' Another change for NEC made on 82 minute. Dirk Proper leaves to be changed by Andri Fannar Baldursson.
- 86' Pedro Marques is replacing Landry Dimata for the NEC side.
- 89' Luuk Brouwers has so much to prove this time. He replaces Can Bozdogan on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Othman Boussaid on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 26
- 18
- 29
- 27
-
5
Hidde ter Avest ↓ Sean Klaiber 74'
- 28
- 9
-
6
Can Bozdogan ↓ Luuk Brouwers 89'
- 1
- 15
Bench
- 24
-
17
Sean Klaiber ↑ 74'
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 64'
-
21
Django Warmerdam ↑ 46'
- 14
- 30
-
8
Luuk Brouwers ↑ 89'
-
7
Daishawn Redan ↑ 64'
- 16
- 32
- 25
- 10
Coach
Henk Fraser
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 24
- 22
- 10
-
19
Landry Dimata ↓ Pedro Marques 86'
- 28
-
7
Elayis Tavsan ↓ Ibrahim Cissoko 86'
- 16
- 71
- 4
-
11
Magnus Mattsson ↓ Terry Sanniez 76'
Bench
- 1
-
9
Pedro Marques ↑ 86'
-
34
Terry Sanniez ↑ 76'
-
8
Andri Fannar Baldursson ↑ 82'
- 31
- 2
- 32
-
21
Ibrahim Cissoko ↑ 86'
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Othman Boussaid | 2 |
| Bas Dost | 1 |
| Bas Dost | 1 |
| Dirk Proper | 1 |
| Magnus Mattsson | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.9
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.4
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + NEC to win 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
43%
Draw or NEC
77%
FC Utrecht or NEC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.6%
1 – 2
9.2%
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 3
8.2%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 4
4.9%
1 – 4
4.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +1 | 31% | 22% | 47% |
| +1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +2 | 53% | 20% | 27% |
| +2.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
10%
✗
NEC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.