FC Utrecht vs NEC, Eredivisie 2024-25 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 Martin van den Kerkhof
- Assistant 1 Maarten Ketting
- Assistant 2 Don Frijn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | NEC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Almere City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Utrecht and NEC get this one started.
- 5' NEC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oscar Fraulo made 225 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Utrecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' NEC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Vassilis Barkas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' Basar Onal has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' The 24-year-old Matisse Didden has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Nick Viergever has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' USA international Paxten Aaronson has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Adrian Blake gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Noah Ohio and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' named a 4-1-2-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' The referee shows NEC player a card on 74.
- 75' The crowd applauds Sontje Hansen as he leaves the pitch. Mees Hoedemakers steps in for NEC.
- 80' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NEC backline.
- 82' Magnificent from Vito van Crooij! That is 44 goals in 232 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for David Min. He replaces Zidane Iqbal on 84 minute.
- 87' Souffian El Karouani makes way for Anthony Descotte at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 90' That is a card for NEC. Basar Onal will be fuming at that decision.
- Full Time. NEC beats FC Utrecht
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-1-2-1-2Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 18
- 91
- 16
- 40
-
11
Noah Ohio ↓ Adrian Blake 61'
- 21
-
6
Oscar Fraulo ↓ Victor Jensen 61'
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ David Min 84'
- 1
Bench
- 25
- 5
-
9
David Min ↑ 84'
- 27
-
19
Anthony Descotte ↑ 87'
-
22
Miguel Rodriguez ↑ 61'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 61'
-
15
Adrian Blake ↑ 61'
- 32
- 44
Coach
Ron Jans
NEC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 5
-
30
Bryan Linssen ↓ Kento Shiogai 75'
- 32
- 24
- 17
-
3
Philippe Sandler ↓ Sami Ouaissa 61'
- 71
- 10
- 22
-
14
Lars Olden Larsen ↓ Basar Onal 75'
- 19
Bench
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↑ 75'
- 18
- 1
- 31
- 2
-
11
Basar Onal ↑ 75'
-
9
Kento Shiogai ↑ 75'
- 8
-
25
Sami Ouaissa ↑ 61'
- 33
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Othman Boussaid | 2 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 1 |
| Victor Jensen | 1 |
| Sontje Hansen | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.9
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.66
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + NEC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: NEC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
40%
Draw or NEC
80%
FC Utrecht or NEC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.1%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 3
8.7%
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 4
5.7%
1 – 4
5.2%
0 – 0
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
2 – 3
3.5%
0 – 5
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +1 | 27% | 21% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| +2.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.