NEC vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
NEC vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.
- NEC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Erik Koopman
- Referee Joey Waleveld (Netherlands)
18 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | FC Volendam | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | SBV Excelsior | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | NEC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | PSV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| NEC | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #16 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 6 |
| +2 | GD | -4 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
NEC are 6th (3 pts). FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
NEC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. NEC is hosting FC Utrecht for another epic battle.
- 5' Ibrahim Cissoko needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 10' Modibo Sagnan, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rogier Meijer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' What composure from Landry Dimata! The Belgium international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 36' 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 Souffian El Karouani suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' The 25-year-old Anthony Musaba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' What a strike from Landry Dimata! The score is 2-0.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Zakaria Labyad on 53 minutes.
- 55' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Bas Dost comes on to replace Zakaria Labyad.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mike van der Hoorn on 58.
- 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mike van der Hoorn.
- 63' What a strike from Bas Dost! The score is 2-1.
- 64' The crowd applauds Philippe Sandler as he leaves the pitch. Joris Kramer steps in for NEC.
- 66' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bart Ramselaar is hanging Victor Jensen on the field on 66 minute.
- 67' Othman Boussaid has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
- 68' FC Utrecht is taking the lead after the goal scored by Othman Boussaid on 68.
- 72' A change in the NEC ranks — Magnus Mattsson exits the field as Andri Fannar Baldursson enters on 72.
- 73' Andri Fannar Baldursson gets the nod from NEC. He replaces Magnus Mattsson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Mark van der Maarel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Modibo Sagnan at the 77 minute mark.
- 80' Bart van Rooij picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' It’s a booking for NEC player. Bart van Rooij gets a Yellow card.
- 83' Time for substitution for NEC. Jordy Bruijn is replaced by Anthony Musaba.
- 84' Fresh legs for NEC! Ibrahim Cissoko comes on to replace Elayis Tavsan.
- 89' Sean Klaiber has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
6
Jordy Bruijn ↓ Anthony Musaba 84'
- 22
- 19
-
3
Philippe Sandler ↓ Joris Kramer 64'
- 28
-
7
Elayis Tavsan ↓ Ibrahim Cissoko 83'
- 16
- 71
- 4
- 11
Bench
-
5
Joris Kramer ↑ 64'
- 1
- 9
-
77
Anthony Musaba ↑ 84'
- 34
-
8
Andri Fannar Baldursson ↑ 72'
- 2
- 31
-
21
Ibrahim Cissoko ↑ 83'
Coach
Rogier Meijer
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 17
- 22
- 26
-
20
Zakaria Labyad ↓ Bas Dost 55'
- 18
- 27
- 9
-
7
Victor Jensen ↓ Bart Ramselaar 66'
- 1
- 14
Bench
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↑ 66'
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 77'
- 11
- 5
-
28
Bas Dost ↑ 55'
- 30
- 16
- 3
- 19
- –
- 25
- 10
- –
Coach
Michael Silberbauer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 3 |
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Othman Boussaid | 2 |
| Landry Dimata | 2 |
| Victor Jensen | 1 |
| Sontje Hansen | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
| Bas Dost | 1 |
Head to Head
NEC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.24
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Utrecht
34%
NEC or FC Utrecht
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: NEC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.7%
4 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
5.5%
1 – 1
5.3%
3 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
Actual
5 – 1
4.1%
1 – 0
4%
4 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -2 | 38% | 19% | 42% |
| -1.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| -1 | 58% | 18% | 24% |
| -0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.