Sparks will fly as Utrecht and Willem II Tilburg go head-to-head at Stadion Galgenwaard on Saturday, 21 September. View our free Utrecht vs Willem II predictions below.
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Utrecht vs Willem II predictions: Hosts to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Willem II suffered 11 defeats in their last 12 trips to this stadium.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in 10 of Utrecht's last 12 matches across all competitions.
- Nine of Willem II’s last 11 competitive games featured goals at both ends.
- Utrecht opened the scoring in five of the last six meetings between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Utrecht 2-1 Willem II
Utrecht won three out of four Eredivisie games this season, and their last two victories were by the same 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Utrecht are clear favourites
- HOME:8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW:16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY:4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Utrecht have enjoyed some fine form since the start of their Eredivisie campaign. They are third on the table, with 10 points from a possible 12. While Willem II have also put up some impressive results, they are still in the hunt for their first away win of the season.
With that in mind, Utrecht are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds generally have a 61.9% probability of winning.
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We have established that Utrecht drew first blood in five of their last six skirmishes between these teams. It is also worth mentioning that they had the lead at halftime in four of their last five encounters with Willem II Tilburg.
On that note, Half-time Utrecht has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Utrecht's dominance to continue?
Although Willem II came out on top the last time these teams squared off against one another, they have managed only one win in the last eight meetings between these teams. Interestingly, Willem II have lost 11 of their last 12 trips to Stadion Galgenwaard.
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/05/22
Willem II
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 31/10/21
FC Utrecht
Willem II
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/05/21
FC Utrecht
Willem II
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/02/21
Willem II
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/02/20
Willem II
FC Utrecht
Utrecht preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Niklas Vesterlund and Kevin Gadellaa are both ruled out for the hosts with knee injuries.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), Hoorn, Finnsson, Viergever, Karouani, Engwanda, Bozdogan, Romeny, Toornstra, Aaronson & Ohio.
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
Willem II preview: Sights set on their first away win of the season
On the other hand, Dani Mathieu, Erik Schouten and Niels van Berkel will not be available for Willem II Tilburg this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Didillon (GK), Tirpan, Behounek, Jago, Lachkar, Doodeman, Bosch, Meerveld, Sigurgeirsson, Sandra & Vaesen
Netherlands Eredivisie 28/09/24
L
PSV
2
Willem II
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
L
FC Utrecht
3
Willem II
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/09/24
W
RKC
0
Willem II
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 31/08/24
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24
D
Heracles
1
Willem II
1
Player to watch: Kyan Vaesen
Kyan Vaesen opened the scoring in Willem II Tilburg's 3-0 victory over Waalwijk last weekend. He has been in sensational form for the visitors, with four direct goal involvements (3 goals, 1 assist) in five league assignments this season. Vaesen is also Willem II's go-to penalty taker, as two of his three goals came from the spot. He will fancy his chances against Utrecht this weekend.
