Our betting experts preview the Eredivisie playoff semi-final between FC Utrecht and Vitesse and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
FC Utrecht and Vitesse lock horns at the Stadion Galgenwaard on Thursday for the first leg of a European playoff semi-final.
Position in the Eredivisie standings: FC Utrecht vs Vitesse
The two clubs finished the regular season four points apart in the Eredivisie standings after 34 matches. FC Utrecht came home in seventh place, just one spot below their latest opponents Vitesse.
Current form and previous Eredivisie encounters between FC Utrecht and Vitesse
The mood at FC Utrecht is pretty low
It is not all bad, but it is not fantastic either for FC Utrecht at the moment with just 2 points from their last 3 matches. They first drew 1-1 against PEC Zwolle, followed by another draw. This time 2-2 against AZ Alkmaar, before going down in a 3-0 defeat against Willem II.
Vitesse struggling with consistency
Vitesse have seen it all in their last 3 matches, which brought home 4 points. Against SC Heerenveen, they came out empty-handed in a 1-2 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 1-2 win against Fortuna Sittard. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Ajax.
Fixture history: FC Utrecht vs Vitesse
It finished all square on when FC Utrecht last faced Vitesse in the Eredivisie. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. Depending on your betting strategy, another draw will no doubt spice up your next accumulator.
Highlights from the last game between FC Utrecht and Vitesse:
Betting stats and facts for FC Utrecht and Vitesse
Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on statistics from the last couple of matches that FC Utrecht and Vitesse played across all tournaments.
- FC Utrecht have not won 8 of the last 10 home matches
- In 5 of the last 7 home matches FC Utrecht played, both teams scored
- In the last 4 matches in a row Vitesse played, both teams scored
- In 6 of the last 8 away matches Vitesse played, both teams scored
- Vitesse have not won 8 of the last 10 away matches
- In 12 of the last 14 home matches FC Utrecht versus Vitesse played, both teams scored
- In 9 of the last 10 FC Utrecht matches versus Vitesse the sum of goals was under 3.5
- FC Utrecht have not won 10 of the last 11 matches versus Vitesse
Players to focus on in FC Utrecht vs Vitesse
It is difficult to look past Sander van de Streek, when on the search for a marksman. He seems to be on a strong run as he hit the target 2 times in his last 6 games for FC Utrecht. Ikoma Lois Openda has managed to score 5 times in the last half dozen matches for Vitesse. It is probably safe to say that they will both be looking to add to their total here once again.
Match predictions: FC Utrecht vs Vitesse
In conclusion, we present betting tips for this Eredivisie match, which are based on the above statements. Besides the main prediction for this game, we have also come up with some lower and higher risk alternatives.
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