Utrecht will welcome second-placed Feyenoord to Stadion Galgenwaard for a gameweek 22 Eredivisie fixture on Sunday.
The hosts are not enjoying the best of seasons, sitting 13th in the table with 24 points, while Feyenoord are looking to solidify their position in second in the standings, with NEC breathing down their necks.
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Utrecht vs Feyenoord predictions: Can Utrecht stop the rot?
Key stats
- Utrecht are winless in their last seven matches across all competitions (D1, L6).
- The home side have not won a game since a 2-1 victory over Oss in a Dutch Cup fixture in December.
- Feyenoord have been inconsistent lately, winning two and losing two of their last four fixtures.
- The away side will be looking to avoid a third consecutive loss.
Correct score prediction: Utrecht 1-2 Feyenoord
Utrecht will enter this match desperate to stop a seven-game winless run across all competitions, and a win to keep them away from the drop zone. That said, they will face a difficult test on Sunday.
On paper, this should be an easy fixture for the visitors, but they have been inconsistent themselves, a situation which is highlighted by back-to-back losses across all competitions. So, given that both sides are struggling, we believe that Feyenoord will edge it with a 2-1 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Feyenoord have the edge here
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
These two sides seem to have hit their strides in recent weeks, and we expect to witness a closely fought encounter on Saturday.
As earlier stated, these two teams are struggling at the moment, but bookies still view Feyenoord as the side likely to be victorious, despite playing away from home. Feyenoord are priced at 11/10 (2.10), which has an implied probability of 47.6%.
Utrecht, on the other hand, are 21/10 (3.10) for a win, and they have a 32.6% probability to work out of this encounter with all three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Feyenoord have dominated this fixture
Feyenoord have held sway in this contest, with four wins in their last five head-to-head clashes, and they have scored at least two times in those victories.
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/10/25
Feyenoord
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/01/25
Feyenoord
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/10/24
FC Utrecht
Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie 31/03/24
Feyenoord
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Cup 20/12/23
Feyenoord
FC Utrecht
Utrecht preview: Hosts decimated with injuries
Aside from a terrible run of form, injuries have dealt the host a bad hand, and many of their players will sit out this contest due to injuries. Mike Eerdhuijzen (unspecified), Jensen Victor (knee) and Min David (ankle) are all ruled out.
Sebastien Haller is a doubt for this fixture, as he is said to have a hip injury, while Iqbal Zidane is lacking match fitness.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), Bozdogan, Van der Hoorn, Didden, Nielsen, Zechiel, Engwanda, Alarcon, De Wit, Cathline, Rodriguez
Last five matches
- Heerenveen 1-1 Utrecht
- Celtic 4-2 Utrecht
- Utrecht 0-1 Sparta Rotterdam
- Utrecht 0-2 Genk
- FC Volendam 2-1 Utrecht
Feyenoord preview: Visitors keen to avoid third loss in a row
Feyenoord will be desperate to get back to winning ways in a bid to avoid a third consecutive loss across competitions. However, they will have to do that without several players out injured.
Thomas Beelen remains out with a broken leg, while Goncalo Borges is suspended for this match. Jeng Malcolm (leg), Shiloh Zand (knee), and Shaqueel van Persie (knee) are ruled out
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Deijl, St. Juste, Ahmedhodzic, Bos, Hwang, Valente, Tagharlline, Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Sauer
Last five matches
- PSV 3-0 Feyenoord
- Betis 2-1 Feyenoord
- Feyenoord 4-2 Heracles
- Feyenoord 3-0 Sturm Graz
- Feyenoord 3-4 Sparta Rotterdam
Player to watch: Ayase Ueda
Japanese emerging star Ayase Ueda has been the shining light for Feyenoord in the current season, and considering the current travails of Utrecht, the forward could improve on his 18-goal tally.
Ayase Ueda has notched 18 goals this season. Photo: Imago| Credit: Goal Sport Images