FC Utrecht vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Jesse Rozendal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | FC Emmen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 6–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | VVV Venlo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | AZ | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | VVV Venlo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | PSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadion Galgenwaard!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rene Hake will be considering his options from the bench.
- 17' Maximilian Wittek is having his name booked by the referee on 17.
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' A meaty challenge results in booking for Riechedly Bazoer on 23.
- 28' FC Utrecht seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 33' FC Utrecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' What a moment for Gyrano Kerk! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
- 44' Magnificent from Oussama Darfalou! That is 24 goals in 282 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 48' Adam Maher catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
- 51' Lois Openda is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 54' Oussama Darfalou is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 54' Eric Oelschlagel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
- 57' Maximilian Wittek does the damage! The net is bulging and SBV Vitesse surge ahead!
- 62' SBV Vitesse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 65' Othman Boussaid is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joris van Overeem at the 65 minute mark.
- 66' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Lois Openda has done his job and it is now time for Thomas Bruns to step up.
- 71' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Armando Broja is replaced by Daan Huisman on 71 minute.
- 76' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Letsch might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 79' Willem Janssen was booked on 79.
- 82' A moment of madness from Riechedly Bazoer on 82 minutes earns him a Red card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
- 85' The crowd applauds Oussama Darfalou as he leaves the pitch. Tomas Hajek steps in for SBV Vitesse.
- 88' The referee shows SBV Vitesse player a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' It’s a booking for SBV Vitesse player. Thomas Bruns gets a Yellow card.
- Full Time. SBV Vitesse beats FC Utrecht
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 14
- 22
- 7
- 8
- 21
- 19
- 32
- 5
- 25
Bench
- 20
- 16
- 2
- 24
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↑ 85'
- 37
- 1
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 65'
- 13
- 40
- 17
-
39
Jeredy Hilterman ↑ 65'
Coach
Rene Hake
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Lois Openda ↓ Thomas Bruns 66'
- 22
- 3
-
9
Oussama Darfalou ↓ Tomas Hajek 85'
- 32
- 10
- 6
-
2
Eli Dasa ↓ Alois Oroz 85'
- 8
- 36
-
11
Armando Broja ↓ Daan Huisman 71'
Bench
-
20
Thomas Bruns ↑ 66'
- 17
- 27
-
18
Tomas Hajek ↑ 85'
- 24
-
40
Daan Huisman ↑ 71'
- 42
-
16
Alois Oroz ↑ 85'
- 19
Coach
Thomas Letsch
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oussama Darfalou | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
| Maximilian Wittek | 2 |
| Tim Matavz | 2 |
| Moussa Sylla | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Danilho Doekhi | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or SBV Vitesse 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
63%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
65%
FC Utrecht or SBV Vitesse
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

