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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 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

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
0% Clean Sheets
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' Three points are at stake. NAC Breda host FC Utrecht — let the battle begin!
  • 5' 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 Erik Palmer-Brown suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pele van Anholt made 103 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mitchell van der Gaag will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' Netherlands international Timo Letschert has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 23' The referee calls foul for Jean-Christophe Bahebeck. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 31' The referee has no hesitation. Erik Palmer-Brown is booked for NAC Breda — Yellow card on 31.
  • 32' NAC Breda receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 32.
  • 34' Jean-Christophe Bahebeck puts FC Utrecht on the lead.
  • 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. NAC Breda and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 44' What a moment for Simon Gustafson! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Another substitution for NAC Breda to replace Dorian Dervite by Mounir El Allouchi on 46 minute.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 54' Willem Janssen adds to his 0 season tally! FC Utrecht lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 58' Jean-Christophe Bahebeck is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 63' Riechedly Bazoer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 491 appearances.
  • 68' Joris van Overeem has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 71' FC Utrecht make a change. Jean-Christophe Bahebeck trudges off to be replaced by Lukas Gortler on 71 minutes.
  • 75' Anouar Kali gets the nod from NAC Breda. He replaces Paolo Fernandes and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Othman Boussaid comes on to replace Gyrano Kerk.
  • 80' The whistle greets Mikhael Rosheuvel as he departs to be replaced by Gervane Kastaneer.
  • 85' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 90' NAC Breda 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.
  • The final score is 0-4.

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.