FC Utrecht - NEC predictions

Betting odds can be illusive at times and NEC are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, FC Utrecht should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

NEC will have little to hope for in this match. 4.27 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

FC Utrecht managed to snag a surprise 2:3 away win in their latest outing against Willem II . Fans were worried after seeing their opponents take the lead in the early game, but FC Utrecht kept at it and secured 3 more points on the scoreboard.

NEC lost their most recent Eredivisie match despite playing at home, which was obviously not the outcome their supporters were hoping for. The betting odds implied they had a fairly good chance of winning, but they quickly lost momentum due to an early-game concession.

FC Utrecht 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.

With 8 goals in NEC’s net over their three most recent home games, online bookmakers are not giving them great chances of ending this game one with a clean sheet.

FC Utrecht are currently near the very top of the table, and a Champions League qualification seems very likely. However, they can still try and go for the title and their odds of earning 3 more points this Saturday seem quite decent.

Looking over the head-to-head statistics for this Eredivisie season, the hosts already recorded a victory over NEC. This puts them ahead of their opponents, which is reflected in the betting odds.

We can say with no small amount of confidence that this match will confirm the Over 2.5 Goals market. Both teams fit the bill for such a wager perfectly, so this is a very safe bet, offered at the odds of 1 at 1xbet.