Utrecht and Twente meet to contest an Eredivisie fixture at the Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday, 1 September. Read our Eredivisie tips for the fixture below.
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Utrecht vs Twente prediction: Goals at both ends anticipated
Key Stats
- Both teams scored in each of Utrecht and Twente’s last two Eredivisie fixtures of the new campaign.
- Utrecht and Twente drew 1-1 when they last met at the Stadion Galgenwaard last November.
- Twente haven’t won a league fixture at Utrecht since 2013.
- Seven cards were brandished in last season’s corresponding fixture between the teams.
Correct score prediction: Utrecht 1-1 Twente
Both Utrecht and Twente failed to keep a clean sheet in their last two Eredivisie fixtures and conceded one goal apiece on each occasion. The teams drew 1-1 in last season’s corresponding fixture and a similar outcome looks possible on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Utrecht slight underdogs
- HOME: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Utrecht claimed seven points from their first three Eredivisie fixtures and having not lost a home game against Twente since 2013, they look underpriced at 15/8 to win on Sunday in our opinion
Twente were held to a 1-1 draw by Sparta last time out and they might find the going just as tough at Utrecht, despite being listed as 7/5 favourites to prevail. You can find more football tips for the weekend on our football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: Margins have been slim
Recent results between Utrecht and Twente have been mixed, though there has been a low-scoring trend in his fixture with each of the teams’ last six meetings returning under 2.5 goals.
Netherlands Eredivisie 18/02/24
FC Twente
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/11/23
FC Utrecht
FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/04/23
FC Utrecht
FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/01/23
FC Twente
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/12/21
FC Utrecht
FC Twente
Utrecht preview: Two possible doubts
Niklas Vesterlund and Kevin Gadellaa are both rated as doubtful for Utrecht ahead of Sunday's clash. Oscar Fraulo should be back in contention following a recent suspension, however.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), Horemans, Van Der Hoom, Viergiver, El Karouani, Enwangda, Iqbal, Romeny, Toomstra, Aaronson, Min
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
W
AZ
1
FC Utrecht
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
W
Willem II
2
FC Utrecht
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/09/24
W
FC Twente
1
FC Utrecht
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/08/24
W
NAC
1
FC Utrecht
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/08/24
D
Heerenveen
1
FC Utrecht
1
Twente preview: Visitors at full strength
Twente have few personnel issues to worry about at present, though Michal Sadílek is a slight doubt with a leg problem. Twente conceded an injury-time equalizer in their disappointing 1-1 draw with Sparta last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Unnerstall (GK), Salah-Eddine, Hilgers, Bruns, Kuipers, Eiting, Vlap, Van Bergen, Steijn, Ltaief, Lammers
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Fenerbahce
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
W
NAC
0
FC Twente
1
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
D
Man Utd
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/09/24
W
Almere City FC
0
FC Twente
5
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/09/24
W
Heerenveen
0
FC Twente
2
Player to watch – Zidane Iqbal
Silky 21-year-old midfielder Zidan Iqbal has been catching the eye for Utrecht in the opening weeks of the new Eredivisie season, showing excellent technique and a sharp passing range.
Iqbal has more potential to unleash
Iqbal, who is a graduate from the famed Manchester United academy, moved to the Netherlands last year and having taken time to settle, the youngster looks ready to establish himself as a regular first team player at Utrecht in 2024/25.
