Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 08/20/2023
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - Heerenveen match, scheduled for 20 August 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 19 of them, drew 14 times and lost 17 matches. Heerenveen, having played 50 matches, won 18 times, drew 14 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.4 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Heerenveen average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 3 February 2023 at Utrecht's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Heerenveen concedes over 2 goals in 7 out of 15 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.14
In 8 out of last 9 home matches involving Utrecht, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.375
In 9 last matches involving Utrecht and Heerenveen against each other, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.375
In 13 out of 16 last matches, Heerenveen scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.28
In 6 out of last 8 away matches, Heerenveen scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.28
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Heerenveen lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.14
In 4 last home matches, Utrecht won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.14
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, Heerenveen lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.14
In 5 last matches, Utrecht won the second half against Heerenveen.
2nd Half - W12.14
Utrecht won against Heerenveen in 5 matches straight.
W11.84
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Ингмар Остром (Netherlands). Over the last 83 matches, he has shown 244 yellow cards (averaging 2.9 per match) and 7 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 14% of matches (12 out of 83). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.