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NAC Breda vs FC Utrecht, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
NAC Breda
0 – 4
Full Time
FC Utrecht
Sat 16 Mar 2019 · 18:45 UTC Rat Verlegh Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Jean-Christophe Bahebeck
Erik Palmer-Brown 31' Y
Menno Koch 32' Y

Overview

Match Preview

NAC Breda vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Rat Verlegh Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Jochem Kamphuis
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee J. van der Laan
  • Referee Nicky Siebert

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

Head-to-Head

1
5
NAC Breda 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals FC Utrecht
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-16 NAC Breda 0–4 FC Utrecht 2018-10-05 FC Utrecht 2–1 NAC Breda

Recent Form

NAC Breda
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar FC Utrecht H 0–4 L
09 Mar PSV A 0–2 L
02 Mar SBV Vitesse A 1–4 L
23 Feb FC Groningen H 0–0 D
17 Feb AFC Ajax A 0–5 L
08 Feb AZ H 0–3 L
FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar NAC Breda A 4–0 W
08 Mar FC Groningen H 0–0 D
02 Mar Heracles Almelo A 5–1 W
23 Feb SBV Excelsior H 0–0 D
17 Feb VBV De Graafschap A 1–0 W
10 Feb PSV H 2–2 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Rat Verlegh Stadion as NAC Breda face off against FC Utrecht in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' David Jensen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for NAC Breda so far.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His NAC Breda side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both NAC Breda and FC Utrecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Alex Gersbach has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 23' The referee has no hesitation. Jean-Christophe Bahebeck is booked for FC Utrecht — Yellow card on 23.
  • 28' NAC Breda have won 74 goals from 103 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 31' NAC Breda receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 31.
  • 32' The referee has no hesitation. Menno Koch is booked for NAC Breda — Yellow card on 32.
  • 34' The deadlock is broken! Jean-Christophe Bahebeck gets on the scoresheet on 34 minutes.
  • 39' NAC Breda are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Utrecht backline.
  • 44' Brilliant from the ! Simon Gustafson makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 44.
  • 46' The NAC Breda bench stirs into life. Dorian Dervite is withdrawn and Mounir El Allouchi gets his opportunity.
  • 51' The 37-year-old Dorian Dervite has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 54' Magnificent from Willem Janssen! That is 11 goals in 317 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 58' Jean-Christophe Bahebeck doubles the advantage! 0-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 63' Supporters expect more eagerness from Timo Letschert, as he is very good at scoring at Rat Verlegh Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 68' Erik Palmer-Brown has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 71' Lukas Gortler is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jean-Christophe Bahebeck at the 71 minute mark.
  • 75' The NAC Breda bench stirs into life. Paolo Fernandes is withdrawn and Anouar Kali gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 79 minute. Gyrano Kerk leaves to be changed by Othman Boussaid.
  • 80' Time for substitution for NAC Breda. Mikhael Rosheuvel is replaced by Gervane Kastaneer.
  • 85' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • FC Utrecht celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

NAC Breda Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mitchell van der Gaag

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Advocaat

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8 NAC Breda xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.12 FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for: FC Utrecht to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
NAC Breda17% Draw23% FC Utrecht60%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

NAC Breda or Draw
40%
Draw or FC Utrecht
83%
NAC Breda or FC Utrecht
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
NAC Breda11% Draw42% FC Utrecht47%
Actual: FC Utrecht win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.9%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 3
8.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 3
6.6%
0 – 4
Actual
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 0
3.6%
1 – 4
3.6%
2 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — NAC Breda

Handicap NAC Breda covers Push FC Utrecht covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 8% 88%
-0.5 12% — 88%
+0.5 34% — 66%
+1 34% 24% 43%
+1.5 57% — 43%
+2 57% 20% 23%
+2.5 77% — 23%

Clean Sheet

NAC Breda keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
45% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.