Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at De Adelaarshorst.
- Go Ahead Eagles 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Patrick Inia
6 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 9.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | NEC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Mar | PSV | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Go Ahead Eagles | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #15 |
| 10 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 4 |
| 16 | Scored | 11 |
| 14 | Conceded | 24 |
| +2 | GD | -13 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 0.71 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Go Ahead Eagles this season
Go Ahead Eagles this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Go Ahead Eagles are 9th (10 pts). FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/1
61-75
4/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Go Ahead Eagles
| Soren Tengstedt | 5 G | 2 A |
| Victor Edvardsen | 3 G | 2 A |
| Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson | 3 G | 1 A |
| Mathis Suray | 2 G | 2 A |
| Melle Meulensteen | 1 G | 1 A |
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Go Ahead Eagles to score. At the same time, FC Utrecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Victor Edvardsen, as he is very good at scoring at De Adelaarshorst with 11 goals in the last 11 games.
- 10' The 37-year-old Nick Viergever has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 14' The deadlock is broken! Victor Edvardsen gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
- 17' Mathis Suray makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Go Ahead Eagles are in front.
- 22' 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.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Go Ahead Eagles side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Souffian El Karouani is withdrawn and Oscar Fraulo gets his opportunity.
- 43' Goal! Yoann Cathline scores his 12 goal in 420 matches.
- 45' Brilliant from the forward! Miguel Rodriguez makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 45.
- 46' Time for substitution for Go Ahead Eagles. Evert Linthorst is replaced by Oscar Pettersson.
- 51' A moment of madness from Oscar Fraulo on 51 minutes earns him a card. FC Utrecht will be frustrated.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' David Min is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sebastien Haller at the 60 minute mark.
- 64' Go Ahead Eagles ring the changes. Dean James has done his job and it is now time for Aske Adelgaard to step up.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Simonis will be considering his options from the bench.
- 74' Poor challenge from Miguel Rodriguez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 84' A quiet spell here at De Adelaarshorst. Go Ahead Eagles seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Go Ahead Eagles must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Victor Edvardsen on 90.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
- 4
- 3
- 22
- 19
- 2
- 21
- 9
-
5
Dean James ↓ Aske Adelgaard 64'
- 16
- 17
Bench
- 1
-
14
Oscar Pettersson ↑ 46'
- 30
- 24
- 26
- 6
- 15
- 33
-
29
Aske Adelgaard ↑ 64'
- 11
Coach
Paul Simonis
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 3
-
91
Sebastien Haller ↓ David Min 60'
- 16
- 27
- 20
- 22
- 21
- 14
- 1
Bench
- 25
- 18
-
5
Kolbeinn Finnsson ↑ 38'
-
9
David Min ↑ 60'
- 40
- 19
- 7
- 11
-
6
Oscar Fraulo ↑ 38'
- 26
- 15
- 32
Coach
Ron Jans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Victor Edvardsen | 2 |
| Mathis Suray | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Adrian Blake | 2 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Enric Llansana | 1 |
| Oliver Edvardsen | 1 |
Head to Head
Go Ahead Eagles Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.32
Go Ahead Eagles xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 3.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 4.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
Double Chance
Go Ahead Eagles or Draw
78%
Draw or FC Utrecht
41%
Go Ahead Eagles or FC Utrecht
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 1
6.1%
3 – 2
5.7%
4 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 2
4.7%
1 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
2 – 0
3.7%
5 – 1
3.6%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Go Ahead Eagles
| Handicap | Go Ahead Eagles covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 17% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 18% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 10% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

