NEC - FC Utrecht betting tips and odds

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

The visiting team is fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead. A win against NEC on their home field would be a significant achievement, and it is never an easy task.

NEC supporters did not exactly have high hopes heading into the Eredivisie last round’s match. Their team was made a huge underdog but still managed to hold on for a draw in the first half, thus raising the expectations from their fans. In the end, a narrow Ajax defeat on a tough trip is nothing to be too disappointed about.

FC Utrecht supporters were shocked to see their team lose the previous Eredivisie game. With 1.58 betting odds stacked in their favour, they were seen as clear favourites to claim an easy home win. Instead, they were held to a halftime draw before being shocked with a 1:2 defeat.

The home team gives their opponents plenty of reasons to worry about the upcoming fixture. They’re on something of a streak with 5 goals scored over the last 3 matches.

Looking over the visitors’ record in away games, it seems they don’t do well when they’re out of the comfort of their home field. They’ve recorded a worrying number of conceded goals in their previous 3 away games – more than 5, to be more precise.

These two teams already clashed multiple times this season, and neither managed to come out on top in any of those games. Most bookmakers see NEC as the favourites, though, so they’ll want to use the extra drive of being the hosts to finally earn a conclusive result.

A string of injuries put a large chunk of the visitors’ lineup out of contention. They’ll have to make do without Django Warmerdam, Calvin Raatsie, Nick Viergever, Bas Dost, Can Bozdogan. Given that they were already underdogs anyhow, this puts them at a severely disadvantaged position.

A Home Win at the odds of 2.50 is the most likely outcome here with decent value and a strong probability of success. This doesn’t seem like a good opportunity to take unnecessary risks.