FC Utrecht vs Feyenoord Prediction: Home Side To Get On The Scoreboard But Not Enough To Avoid The Inevitable, Defeat!

FC Utrecht will look to put behind their dreadful form that sees them swimming in a three-match losing streak as they play host to defending champions Feyenoord at the Stadion Galgenwaard in the fourth round of the Eredivisie with hopes of securing their first win of the season and their maiden home victory.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between FC Utrecht vs. Feyenoord, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Utrecht

Utrecht's poor start to the new 2023–24 Eredivisie season comes as a complete shock for a side of their stature. Not only did they lose three of their opening matches on the bounce, but they have failed to score a goal in all three games, which has led to gaffer Michael Silberbauer being relieved from his duties with assistant coach Rob Penders taking charge.

Their first match was a 2-0 defeat on the road against high-flying PSV Eindhoven, which was later followed by another 2-0 defeat at home against Heerenveen. In a recent match, they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat on the road against newly promoted PEC Zwolle.

Utrecht were in fine form when playing at home, Stadion Galgenwaard, in the previous season, though expectations were not met fully. During that time, they achieved 8 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses to accumulate 29 points from a possible 51. They signed off the previous season with a three-match winning streak.

They currently occupy 16th place within the relegation play-offs and have yet to collect a point. Their bid for a first place finish is hindered by an eight point deficit highlighting the arduous task they have to pass through to achieve success.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Barkas; Klaiber, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, Karouani; Bozdogan, Flamingo, Seuntjens; Azarkan, Lidberg, Romeny

Feyenoord

The defending champions have made a slow start to the season as things haven't gone according to plan. Firstly, they lost 1-0 at home to PSV Eindhoven in their first competitive match, the Johan Cruyff Shield, before the league's new 2023–24 campaign commencement.

The Club on the Meuse then went on to open their account in the Eredivisie on a rather disappointing note as they settled for a goalless draw against minnows Fortuna Sittard at home, denying them their maiden home victory. This was later followed by a 2-2 draw on the road in a derby against Sparta Rotterdam. However, their response to a slow start this season was heeded with cautious care as they tore apart newly promoted side Almere City in a 6-1 victory.

Feyenoord were not only an unassailable force at home alone in the previous season but also in their travels, as a solitary 4-3 defeat against PSV Eindhoven was the only defeat recorded in their last 17 matches. During that time, they achieved 13 wins and 3 draws; however, their defense was their only weakness, conceding a goal in 12 matches while keeping 5 clean sheets.

They currently occupy 6th place with 5 points, with 7th-placed Excelsior and 8th-placed Fortuna Sittard. Their aspirations for a first-place finish are hindered by a three-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Wellenreuther; Geertruida, Trauner, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber; Minteh, Stengs, Paixao; Gimenez

Match Facts

• FC Utrecht have lost four of their five matches across all competitions.
• Feyenoord have won four of their last six matches against FC Utrecht.
• FC Utrecht averages 1.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 65 meetings, FC Utrecht have won 10 times, Feyenoord have won 38 times, and there have been 17 draws, with the goal difference being 128-74 in favor of Feyenoord.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Utrecht, who have recently had a change in management, will hope that could spearhead them to their first three points or a point at home against defending champions Feyenoord, though it would be too ambitious to expect some drastic change in form immediately following that. Another defeat seems inevitable for them; however, this time around, they should see their name on the scoreboard.

Feyenoord comes into this match with the sole intention of sending out another clear message of intent as they seek to awaken their dominance to make up for their less than ideal start to the season. In this fixture, they have won five of their last eight matches and will feel this will be a routine win as they look to make it two wins on the bounce in the league. Away from home, they have suffered just two losses in their last 16 matches.

Goals have been seen at both ends of the pitch in nine of their last ten matches, with the total exceeding 2.5 goals in six of those matches, and such a trend is to be anticipated here. Therefore, a Feyenoord win combined with both teams finding the back of the net is the initial pick for this entertaining clash.

• Result/Both Teams To Score - Feyenoord/Yes for 2.75
• W2 for 1.63
• Total - Over 3.5 for 2.19