NEC vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Charles Schaap
- Assistant 2 Franca Overtoom (Netherlands)
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 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | FC Groningen | H | 6–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Almere City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | NAC Breda | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | NEC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | 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' KICK OFF: NEC gets underway.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NEC and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Curacao international Sontje Hansen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Brilliant from the ! Yoann Cathline makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 35.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. NEC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 45' NEC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 48' Sontje Hansen adds to his 0 season tally! NEC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 53' The 30-year-old Vito van Crooij has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Miguel Rodriguez has done his job and it is now time for Taylor Booth to step up.
- 62' GOAL! Victor Jensen scores on 62. Assisted by Siebe Horemans
- 63' Dirk Proper is replacing Mees Hoedemakers for the NEC side.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Yoann Cathline is booked for FC Utrecht — card on 64.
- 69' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' NEC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sami Ouaissa is hanging Roberto Gonzalez on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Utrecht needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 79' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Yoann Cathline is replaced by Ole Romeny on 79 minute.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' Kento Shiogai is replacing Ivan Marquez for the NEC side.
- 90' Matisse Didden is replacing Victor Jensen for the FC Utrecht side.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Utrecht players.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↓ Dirk Proper 63'
-
32
Vito van Crooij ↓ Basar Onal 70'
- 24
- 17
- 18
-
7
Roberto Gonzalez ↓ Sami Ouaissa 70'
- 10
- 22
-
4
Ivan Marquez ↓ Kento Shiogai 86'
- 2
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 20
-
71
Dirk Proper ↑ 63'
- 1
- 31
-
11
Basar Onal ↑ 70'
-
19
Lefteris Lyratzis ↑ 70'
-
9
Kento Shiogai ↑ 86'
- 8
-
25
Sami Ouaissa ↑ 70'
Coach
Rogier Meijer
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 3
- 16
-
19
Anthony Descotte ↓ David Min 79'
-
20
Yoann Cathline ↓ Ole Romeny 79'
-
22
Miguel Rodriguez ↓ Taylor Booth 58'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↓ Matisse Didden 90'
- 21
- 6
- 1
Bench
- 25
- 18
- 5
-
77
Ole Romeny ↑ 79'
-
9
David Min ↑ 79'
-
40
Matisse Didden ↑ 90'
- 11
-
10
Taylor Booth ↑ 58'
- 14
- 15
- 32
- 23
Coach
Ron Jans
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
2 / 4
3.49
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
82%
Draw or FC Utrecht
35%
NEC or FC Utrecht
83%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–2 not predicted1 – 2Actual
3 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.9%
4 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
4 – 0
5.9%
5 – 1
4.7%
1 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4.5%
5 – 0
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -2 | 43% | 19% | 38% |
| -1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| -1 | 62% | 17% | 21% |
| -0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.