NAC Breda vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
NAC Breda vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Rat Verlegh Stadion.
- NAC Breda 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Richard Polman
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | FC Utrecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | FC Groningen | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 May | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | NAC Breda | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | AZ | A | 3–3 | D |
| 12 May | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — NAC Breda and FC Utrecht get this one started.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Utrecht that had 317 games and scored 433 goals.
- 10' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His NAC Breda side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' The 20-year-old Adrian Blake has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' 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 Nick Viergever suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' That is a card for NAC Breda. Jan Van den Bergh will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' Brilliant from the ! Boyd Lucassen makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 37.
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Boy Kemper on 41 minutes.
- 46' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Noah Ohio is hanging Paxten Aaronson on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. NAC Breda in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 56' NAC Breda currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both NAC Breda and FC Utrecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' Alonzo Engwanda has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 390 appearances.
- 67' The crowd applauds Elias Mar Omarsson as he leaves the pitch. Kacper Kostorz steps in for NAC Breda.
- 72' Raul Paula has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' The whistle greets Matthew Garbett as he departs to be replaced by Lars Mol.
- 78' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Ole Romeny departs to be replaced by Miguel Rodriguez.
- 80' The referee shows NAC Breda player a card on 80.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Souffian El Karouani is booked for FC Utrecht — card on 82.
- 87' 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' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lars Mol.
- 90' A tactical swap from NAC Breda — Martin Koscelnik on, Boyd Lucassen off on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Utrecht to claim maximum points.
Lineups
NAC Breda Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 2
- 99
- 12
- 5
- 39
- 4
-
7
Matthew Garbett ↓ Lars Mol 75'
- 16
- 11
- 25
Bench
- 15
-
9
Kacper Kostorz ↑ 67'
- 1
-
3
Martin Koscelnik ↑ 90'
- 6
- 49
- 17
- 21
-
28
Lars Mol ↑ 75'
- 19
- 14
Coach
Carl Hoefkens
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 3
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↓ Can Bozdogan 46'
-
77
Ole Romeny ↓ Miguel Rodriguez 78'
-
9
David Min ↓ Adrian Blake 46'
- 16
- 27
-
21
Paxten Aaronson ↓ Noah Ohio 46'
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ Victor Jensen 46'
- 1
Bench
- 25
- 5
- 40
- 19
-
8
Can Bozdogan ↑ 46'
- 20
-
22
Miguel Rodriguez ↑ 78'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 46'
-
11
Noah Ohio ↑ 46'
-
15
Adrian Blake ↑ 46'
- 32
Coach
Ron Jans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 3 |
| Jean-Christophe Bahebeck | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 2 |
| Mikhael Rosheuvel | 1 |
| Willem Janssen | 1 |
| Noah Ohio | 1 |
| Boyd Lucassen | 1 |
| Oscar Fraulo | 1 |
Head to Head
NAC Breda Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.17
NAC Breda xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
NAC Breda or Draw
54%
Draw or FC Utrecht
73%
NAC Breda or FC Utrecht
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: NAC Breda win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8%
0 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — NAC Breda
| Handicap | NAC Breda covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
NAC Breda keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.