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 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Richard Polman
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
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
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 Rat Verlegh Stadion. NAC Breda are looking to make home advantage count against FC Utrecht.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NAC Breda and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Belgium international Alonzo Engwanda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Jan Van den Bergh has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 100 appearances.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ron Jans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 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 has no hesitation. Boy Kemper is booked for NAC Breda — card on 41.
- 46' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Paxten Aaronson departs to be replaced by Noah Ohio.
- 51' Victor Jensen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' NAC Breda currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' Kacper Kostorz is replacing Elias Mar Omarsson for the NAC Breda side.
- 72' FC Utrecht is showing some good football. However, FC Utrecht are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 75' Lars Mol gets the nod from NAC Breda. He replaces Matthew Garbett and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Ole Romeny departs to be replaced by Miguel Rodriguez.
- 80' Kacper Kostorz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
- 82' The referee shows FC Utrecht player a card on 82.
- 87' 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.
- 90' Lars Mol catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for NAC Breda to replace Boyd Lucassen by Martin Koscelnik on 90 minute.
- NAC Breda will have plenty to reflect on. FC Utrecht were simply the better side today.
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.