Utrecht vs Waalwijk – Eredivisie | Date: Saturday, 16 December 2023 | Kick-off: 16:30 CET | Venue: Stadion Galgenwaard (Utrecht)
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The bookies see the hosts clear favorites in this matchup.
The hosts have gotten the better of RKC Waalwijk of late, undefeated in their previous six league meetings (W3, D3). On the other side, Waalwijk will be looking for their first league win in encounters between the two clubs since March 2020.
In seven league games at Stadion Galgenwaard this season, Utrecht have just one victory, three draws, and three defeats. They are undefeated at home in four games (W1, D3), going back to October 22 against Ajax.
Meanwhile, Waalwijk have two wins and five losses in league matches played on the road this season.
Considering those facts, we will pick a less risky bet.
We say Utrecht will win or draw against Waalwijk.
Prediction: Utrecht to win or draw
The hosts have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 home games.
The guests have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 10 fixtures.
We expect that teams will exchange goals in this matchup.
Betting Tip: Both to score – Yes
Utrecht will host Waalwijk this Saturday at home.
The hosts have won their last league match against the Go Ahead Eagles, extending their undefeated streak to seven (W3, D4, L0).
After 15 rounds, Utrecht are in 13th place on 16 points.
Meanwhile, Waalwijk were beaten by Fortuna Sittard in their recent league game, extending their winless streak to three matches (D1, L2).
With 13 points, they are in 15th place.
Utrecht: Barkas; Klaiber, van der Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani, Seuntjens, Toornstra, Bozdogan, Labyad, Lidberg, Azarkan
Waalwijk: Vaessen; Lelieveld, Bruma, Gaari, Lutonda, Oukili, Cleonise, Bakkali, Min, Felida, Kramer
TV Channel: Astro