Vitesse will host Utrecht in the municipality of Arnhem on matchday 21 of 34 in the Eredivisie. The venue: GeltreDome, kick-off: 14:30 GMT, date: 12/02/2023.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Anytime goalscorer: Anastasios Douvikas — 2.87
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.84
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: YES — 1.66
Douvikas is the leading top goalscorer in the Eredivisie this season with 11 goals and his strength lies on away games as he has scored eight goals on the road already. He’s a candidate to get on the scoreboard because it’s an away game.
There’s a chance this game could end with over 2.5 goals because three of Vitesse’s last four matches ended with over 2.5 goals and two of Utrecht’s last four matches ended with at least three goals.
This game could end with both teams scoring because three of Vitesse’s last four matches ended with both teams scoring and two of Utrecht’s last three matches ended similarly.
Vitesse have only managed to win one of their last four matches, although only two of these matches were winnable. They played two draws and lost 1-0 away from home to PSV. Vitesse may be somewhat decent going forward but they are struggling to keep clean sheet and in their last four games, they failed to keep a clean sheet. Regardless of their inconsistency in recent weeks, Vitesse outside of the relegation zone in the 13th position with 20 points after 20 games.
Unsurprisingly, Utrecht are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. They proceeded to the quarter-final of the KNVB Cup when they beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1 on Tuesday in extra time. They held AZ Alkmaar to a famous 5-5 draw away from home and also boast two tight 1-0 wins over Excelsior and Heerenveen. Utrecht are in the 7th position with 33 points after 20 games and are clearly not in the title race as they are 10 points behind league leaders, Feyenoord.
Vitesse are not in their best shape currently and are not expected to get the win over Utrecht, who are in high confidence following their 2-1 win over title contenders, AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday.
I’d back Utrecht to seal a tight win over Vitesse, featuring both teams to get on the scoreboard.
Although Vitesse are the favourites, I’d back the visitors, Utrecht, to avoid a defeat in this game.
Goalkeeper: Scherpen
Defenders: Wittek, Oroz, Flamingo, Arcus
Midfielders: Propper, Meulensteen, Bero
Forwards: Kozlowksi, Bialek, Manhoef
Goalkeeper: Barkas
Defenders: Viergever, Van der Maarel, Van der Hoorn, Ter Avest
Midfielders: Toornstra, Bozdogan, Van de Streek
Forwards: Boussaid, Douvikas, Booth
This match will be played at GelreDome (Arnhem)
The starting whistle will sound on February 12th, 2023. 13:30 UTC.