Your Web 3 Guru and Moonbet presenting todays match: FC Utrecht – N.E.C. Nijmegen
FC Utrecht is gearing up for a home fixture at the Galgenwaard, aiming to extend their unbeaten streak from ten to eleven matches. Their recent triumphs at home against FC Volendam, Fortuna Sittard, and Heracles Almelo serve as a promising kickoff to a crucial final stretch that could potentially lead to European playoffs participation under head coach Ron Jans.
Despite boasting the most Eredivisie experience among all eighteen teams, FC Utrecht is still seeking their first victory in March. Their defeat at the hands of Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, with a score of 2-0, halted their momentum. Even in a rather uneventful match in Almere, Utrecht failed to capitalize fully on their encounter with the newly promoted side, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Going into the weekend, FC Utrecht held the eighth position with 33 points from 25 matches.
N.E.C. Nijmegen
In terms of recent form, FC Utrecht and their opponent NEC Nijmegen share striking similarities. Both teams have performed admirably in the Eredivisie over the last ten to fifteen rounds, securing spots in the top six. Over their last five Eredivisie matches, both teams have earned ten points, underscoring their consistency. NEC started the competition stronger and held the sixth position before the match with 39 points from 25 games.
While NEC is eagerly anticipating the KNVB Cup final on Sunday, April 21, they also have their sights set on fifth place, currently held by Ajax. The gap to securing the last UEFA Europa Conference League starting ticket is only one point. Avoiding the playoffs in this manner is a significant incentive for NEC, especially considering their unbeaten streak in the past five official matches.
Hot Stats
Players to watch: Sam Lammers (G2, A3) continued his impressive form by contributing directly to a goal for Utrecht for the fifth time in nine games with his recent goal in Almere. On the other hand, NEC’s Koki Ogawa (G8, A1) has scored five goals in his last eight competitive appearances.
Hot stat: Utrecht has only won 31% of their league matches as favorites this season (W4, D5, L4).
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