Willem II Tilburg vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Willem II Tilburg vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- Willem II Tilburg 12 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Martin Beijer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | FC Utrecht | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 May | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | PSV | A | 2–4 | L |
| 24 Apr | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 May | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Apr | NEC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Willem II Tilburg | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #14 |
| 3 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 0 / 3 / 9 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 11 | Scored | 21 |
| 40 | Conceded | 34 |
| -29 | GD | -13 |
| 0.25 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Willem II Tilburg are 18th (3 pts). FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/7
46-60
1/7
61-75
2/11
76+
5/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
| Devin Haen | 3 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Verheydt | 1 G |
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Willem II Tilburg and FC Utrecht get this one started.
- 5' Willem II Tilburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 8' What a strike from Jizz Hornkamp! The score is 1-0.
- 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jizz Hornkamp makes it 2-0.
- 14' 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.
- 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rick Kruys might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 24' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mike van der Hoorn is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
- 44' Dries Saddiki has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 177 appearances.
- 46' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Django Warmerdam is replaced by Arthur Zagre on 46 minute.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pol Llonch.
- 53' Dries Saddiki does the damage! The net is bulging and Willem II Tilburg surge ahead!
- 56' Simon Gustafson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 57' Simon Gustafson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 59' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Adam Maher departs to be replaced by Mimoun Mahi.
- 60' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Pontus Almqvist exits the field as Othman Boussaid enters on 60.
- 61' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Pontus Almqvist is replaced by Othman Boussaid.
- 66' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' Willem Janssen makes way for Henk Veerman at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 73' The Willem II Tilburg bench stirs into life. Max Svensson is withdrawn and Kilian Ludewig gets his opportunity.
- 73' The deadlock is broken! Joris van Overeem gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
- 76' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Simon Gustafson is withdrawn and Mark van der Maarel gets his opportunity.
- 81' Ulrik Jenssen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Wessel Dammers on 81 minute.
- 82' It is a substitution in Willem II Tilburg team. Wessel Dammers is replaced by Ulrik Jenssen on 82 minute.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Elton Kabangu. He replaces Jizz Hornkamp on 86 minute.
- The final score is 3-0.
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 3
- 19
- 17
- 8
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↓ Elton Kabangu 86'
- 11
-
6
Wessel Dammers ↓ Ulrik Jenssen 81'
- 13
- 27
-
15
Max Svensson ↓ Kilian Ludewig 73'
Bench
-
32
Abdenasser El Khayati ↑ 81'
- 26
- 20
- 23
- 18
-
4
Ulrik Jenssen ↑ 81'
- 24
-
14
Elton Kabangu ↑ 86'
-
2
Kilian Ludewig ↑ 73'
-
22
Wesley Spieringhs ↑ 86'
- 25
- 36
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Adam Maher ↓ Mimoun Mahi 59'
- 33
- 10
-
14
Willem Janssen ↓ Henk Veerman 68'
- 22
- 8
-
21
Django Warmerdam ↓ Arthur Zagre 46'
- 32
- 9
- 17
- 35
Bench
- –
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 76'
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 60'
-
11
Mimoun Mahi ↑ 59'
- 29
-
18
Henk Veerman ↑ 68'
-
20
Arthur Zagre ↑ 46'
- 30
- –
- –
- 61
Coach
Rick Kruys
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bart Ramselaar | 5 |
| Sander van de Streek | 3 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Noah Ohio | 2 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 2 |
| Willem Janssen | 2 |
| Yoann Cathline | 2 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 |
Head to Head
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.74
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Willem II Tilburg or FC Utrecht 77% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Willem II Tilburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
60%
Draw or FC Utrecht
63%
Willem II Tilburg or FC Utrecht
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–0 not predicted3 – 0Actual
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 3
5.6%
2 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 3
3.3%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 19% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
13%
✗
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.