FC Utrecht vs NEC, Eredivisie 2023-24 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 Danny Makkelie
- Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | NEC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Almere City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | FC Volendam | A | 5–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #7 |
| 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 7th (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' In just a few seconds Stadion Galgenwaard will turn into a battlefield for FC Utrecht and NEC.
- 5' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Othman Boussaid has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' FC Utrecht is showing some good football. However, FC Utrecht are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ron Jans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Can Bozdogan made 406 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Bram Nuytinck.
- 27' Bram Nuytinck has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' Lars Olden Larsen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 149 appearances.
- 42' Can Bozdogan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 42.
- 46' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Marouan Azarkan is withdrawn and Ryan Flamingo gets his opportunity.
- 51' It’s high time Ron Jans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' FC Utrecht have won 433 goals from 317 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' Assisted by Souffian El Karouani with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Lammers makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' A change in the NEC ranks — Sontje Hansen exits the field as Yvandro Borges Sanches enters on 72.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 78' A tactical swap from NEC — Sylla Sow on, Lasse Schone off on 78 minutes.
- 83' FC Utrecht are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against NEC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 85' Lars Olden Larsen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Calvin Verdonk on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Mike van der Hoorn. He receives a card.
- The points are shared — FC Utrecht 1-0 NEC. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 3
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Oscar Fraulo 85'
- 18
- 9
- 16
-
11
Marouan Azarkan ↓ Ryan Flamingo 46'
- 6
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ Victor Jensen 46'
- 1
- 23
Bench
- 2
- 31
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 46'
- 37
-
8
Oscar Fraulo ↑ 85'
-
34
Ryan Flamingo ↑ 46'
- 51
- 15
- 49
- 44
Coach
Ron Jans
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
-
20
Lasse Schone ↓ Sylla Sow 78'
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 18
- 11
- 3
- 28
- 10
- 23
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 78'
- 22
- 5
- 31
- 2
- 32
-
14
Lars Olden Larsen ↑ 85'
-
27
Yvandro Borges Sanches ↑ 72'
- 4
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Othman Boussaid | 2 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Magnus Mattsson | 1 |
| Sam Lammers | 1 |
| Yoann Cathline | 1 |
| Victor Jensen | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.24
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.78
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
46%
Draw or NEC
73%
FC Utrecht or NEC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 3
7.7%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 1
7%
0 – 3
6.3%
1 – 4
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 4
4.4%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 9% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
7%
✗
NEC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.