NEC - FC Utrecht betting tips and odds

NEC managing to pull off a victory here would be quite the upset. They are definitely underdogs, so even the home-field advantage isn’t able to push the odds lower than 4.80 for a home win.

We are likely going to see FC Utrecht triumph this Wednesday, though NEC do have a fighting chance. Maybe the home field advantage will be enough to spur them into a surprise draw or victory, though it’s not a probable outcome.

NEC’s latest away game at Sparta Rotterdam was an inconclusive stalemate which persisted throughout the runtime. Considering they were visitors playing against a much stronger team, however, the 1:1 result isn’t too bad for NEC.

The away team didn’t fare all that well the last time out at their home stadium against RKC Waalwijk, as both teams went home with a rather lukewarm single point. Whether this round will be any better remains to be seen, but everyone’s hoping for a more charged outing.

NEC have displayed rather inconsistent defensive play in their previous outings. Specifically, their previous 3 away games have been marked by more than 5 conceded goals. They may be at home this time, but such records usually highlight deeper issues than a home-field disadvantage.

The away team’s home game record shows a high rate of goal scoring – more than 5 in the previous 3 matches, to be precise. Although they don’t have the advantage of a home game in this showdown, their attackers are still determined to do well against NEC.

Though the visitors are clearly considered favourites, they’ll have some additional hurdles to overcome for this match. Namely, Tommy St Jago, Christopher Mamengi, Sander van de Streek, Mimoun Mahi, R. Balk, Quinten Maduro will all be kept from the game due to injury. It’s a precarious position despite the team’s strength and should be kept in mind when looking at the betting odds.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 2.10. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.