FC Utrecht vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Thomas Krijt
- Referee Martijn Vos
- Referee Kevin Bodde
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | VVV Venlo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–3 | D |
| 27 Jan | AZ | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | SBV Vitesse | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
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 ball is rolling at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht are looking to make home advantage count against VVV Venlo.
- 5' The 30-year-old Django Warmerdam has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' It looks surprising VVV Venlo does not make any changes. Danny Post has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hans de Koning might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and VVV Venlo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' VVV Venlo 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.
- 35' Chris Kum has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' The travelling VVV Venlo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' FC Utrecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adam Maher made 300 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Othman Boussaid has done his job and it is now time for Mimoun Mahi to step up.
- 61' Mimoun Mahi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 66' 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 Gyrano Kerk suffering a number of foals already.
- 67' A tactical swap from VVV Venlo — Joshua John on, Tasos Donis off on 67 minutes.
- 72' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past VVV Venlo's compact .
- 75' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Tobias Pachonik is replaced by Chris Kum on 75 minute.
- 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Utrecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 85' Assisted by Hidde ter Avest with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bart Ramselaar makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 90' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hans de Koning will be considering his options from the bench.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 14
- 22
- 7
- 8
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Mimoun Mahi 56'
-
9
Adrian Dalmau ↓ Moussa Sylla 56'
- 21
- 32
- 5
- 25
Bench
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↑ 56'
- 20
- 16
- 2
- 24
- 28
- 1
- 40
-
19
Mimoun Mahi ↑ 56'
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 56'
- 30
- 17
Coach
Rene Hake
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
18
Christos Donis ↓ Jafar Arias 75'
- 38
- 10
- 1
-
21
Tasos Donis ↓ Joshua John 67'
- 8
-
2
Tobias Pachonik ↓ Chris Kum 75'
- 11
- 4
- 44
Bench
-
14
Chris Kum ↑ 75'
- 16
- 27
- 19
- 15
-
12
Joshua John ↑ 67'
- 5
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 75'
- 37
- 30
-
3
Arjan Swinkels ↑ 56'
- 24
Coach
Hans de Koning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sean Klaiber | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Evert Linthorst | 2 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Bart Ramselaar | 1 |
| Sander van de Streek | 1 |
| Michiel Kramer | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.84
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
76%
Draw or VVV Venlo
49%
FC Utrecht or VVV Venlo
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.