Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 03/15/2025
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - Nijmegen match, scheduled for 15 March 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 26 of them, drew 17 times and lost 7 matches. Nijmegen, having played 50 matches, won 19 times, drew 12 matches and lost 19 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. Nijmegen average 1.8 scored and 1.4 conceded. These sides last met on 23 November 2024 at Nijmegen's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Utrecht are a lower-level team. They are very solid in defence, but they consistently score one or two goals of their own. Today they are the favourites, and I expect them at least not to lose, and we will not see many goals because these are not the kind of teams for that.
In 4 out of 7 last matches involving Utrecht, a draw was recorded.
X3.85
Nijmegen does not scoreaway in 7 out of 12 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.7
In 15 out of last 19 home matches involving Utrecht, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.26
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Utrecht (home) and Nijmegen (away), a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.26
In 10 out of 12 last matches where Nijmegen played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.068
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Utrecht and Nijmegen, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.068
Nijmegen concedes over 1 goal in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT1O (1.5)1.76
In 11 out of 14 last matches involving Utrecht, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.72
In 14 out of 16 last matches, Utrecht scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.47
In 19 out of last 25 home matches, Utrecht scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.47
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Майк ван дер Хорн. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Иван Маркес. Several more Nijmegen players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Мартин ван ден Керкхоф (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 241 yellow cards (averaging 2.4 per match) and 16 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (20 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.