Utrecht will welcome struggling Excelsior in Utrecht on matchday 18 of 34 in the Eredivisie. The venue: Stadion Galgenwaard, kick-off: 21:00, Date: 25/01/2023.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Utrecht to win — 1.38
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.47
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Combo: Utrecht to win + Excelsior to score — 2.69
Although Utrecht have won one of their last three matches across all competitions, they head into this game as the favourites. Excelsior’s blunt attack would thwart their chances of causing as upset.
Excelsior are capable of scoring at least one goal in this game, given their current form, but I still expect the total goals to exceed two. Utrecht are fond of scoring goals when playing at home.
Utrecht are struggling to keep clean sheet. They may be good going forward, but they are just as average at the back. Despite their shaky backline, I still expect them to come out on top, thanks to
unconvincing attack.
The Cupfighters lost their last game 2-0 away from home to Twente last weekend. They have lost just once out of their last five Eredivisie matches, winning two in the process. Utrecht occupy the 8th position with 26 points after 17 matches.
The Kralingers Roodzwarten have been decent in their last five Eredivisie matches, having won two and lost three. They currently sit at 11th position with 19 points after 17 matches.
Both teams are finding consistency, thanks to their current results but Utrecht are in better shape as they have only lost one of their last five games. They play at home, hence I expect them to dominate and win the clash.
I don’t see Excelsior scoring more than one goal away from home, so I’d give Utrecht a comfortable victory 3-1.
Because this game has the potential to result at least three goals, I feel expecting this fixture to deliver at least two goals before the final whistle is a safe bet.
Goalkeeper: Barkas
Defenders: Viergever, Sagnan, Van der Hoorn, Ter Avest
Midfielders: Booth, Brouwers, Bozdogan
Forwards: Younes, Dost, Boussaid
Goalkeeper: Van Gassel
Defenders: Horemans, Nieuwpoort, El Yaakoubi, Tjoe-A-On
Midfielders: Fein, Goudmijn, Baas
Forwards: Azarkan, Kharchouch, Driouech
This match will be played at Stadion Galgenwaard (Utrecht)
This starting whistle will sound on January 25th, 2023. 20:00 UTC.