FC Utrecht - PSV betting tips and odds

FC Utrecht will likely try to secure a draw at most. They are outclassed by PSV, plain and simple, and most bookies online agree with this – after all, the betting odds on a home win for this match are 4.10.

Though it won’t be the easiest match of their careers, PSV should be able to pull ahead for a victory. Most online bookmakers are pricing an away win at 1.85, which gives us confidence it’s the most likely outcome.

FC Utrecht went home empty-handed after their previous clash against Vitesse in the Eredivisie. The tough opposition and field disadvantage got the better of them in the second half, resulting in a crushing 2:0 defeat.

An HT/FT victory with a 6:0 goal difference is an impressive achievement in almost any context, but the fact that PSV recorded it against FC Groningen is what makes their performance in the previous round truly staggering. For reference, top bookmakers online priced their victory at 17.00 before kick-off.

Experts have pointed at FC Utrecht’s defence as their biggest issue at the moment. They conceded 7 goals over the last 3 Eredivisie games.

We’ve seen some impressive offensive performances from PSV in the past few weeks. Their latest 3 league outings were marked by more than 5 goals scored, which means this match is likely to confirm markets like BTTS and Over 5 Goals.

PSV won the home game they played against FC Utrecht earlier in the season, and they did so with a notable goal difference. Winning this showdown as well would firmly establish them as the better team.

On top of being considered underdogs, the home team is forced to play with a limited roster. With Tommy St Jago, Django Warmerdam, Calvin Raatsie, Ramon Hendriks, Bas Dost, Bart Ramselaar all unavailable due to injury, they have very limited means at their disposal to beat the odds.

And Under 2.5 Goals bet may not be the obvious choice, but that may be exactly what makes it good. The 888Sport sportsbook is pricing this fixture at 2.38, which offers substantial betting value. It’s not without risks, of course, but it’s statistically an excellent choice.