FC Utrecht vs Vitesse Betting Tips & Match Predictions

FC Utrecht vs Vitesse Intro

Vitesse are ranking quite low after a poor Eredivisie campaign. With very few games remaining, it’s imperative they start picking up points and quickly. They visit FC Utrecht who sit in mid-table but who are hopeful of challenging the league’s best performing clubs. Kick off is at Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday May 5, 2024 at 12:30 PM. Heading into this matchweek 32 contest Edward Sturing’s Vitesse team are seated in last place on the table with 2 points from their 31 games played while Ron Jans’s FC Utrecht squad have 46 points and sit midtable in the 7th place. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a massive difference in fortunes between FC Utrecht and Vitesse in the Eredivisie table. The two teams are divided by 44 points and 11 places.

FC Utrecht vs Vitesse Form

Following their last round draw with RKC Waalwijk, FC Utrecht have now won 10 points from their last five matches on a run of D,W,W,W,L. Meanwhile, Vitesse really need to start playing. A win against Fortuna Sittard in the previous round means they are still only on 3 points from the last 5 games. At home, FC Utrecht have trampled over their five last guests, winning five out of five at home. Vitesse have won just three points in last five games away from home.

FC Utrecht vs Vitesse H2H

This has been a well loved fixture down through the years, with FC Utrecht and Vitesse meeting 56 times before. FC Utrecht needs to catch up a little when it comes to the H2H in this fixture. Of the 56 games played between the two they have 18 wins, while Vitesse has celebrated 24 victories, with another 14 games ending all square. This fixture has tended to go Vitesse’s way. But the last six meetings have been evenly shared with FC Utrecht.

FC Utrecht vs Vitesse Analysis

FC Utrecht drew their last game. Ron Jans’s squad faced RKC Waalwijk. Th match ended with a score of 2-2. Now Ron Jans’s men focus on their next opponents, Vitesse. Against RKC Waalwijk, FC Utrecht claimed 62% of the ball. If we look at shots on goal, FC Utrecht had a total of 11 shots while they conceded 9 shots. Meanwhile, Vitesse won its previous game. Edward Sturing’s team played Fortuna Sittard. The fulltime scoreline for that match was 3-2. Against Fortuna Sittard, Vitesse had a ball possession of 50%. Looking at shots on goal, Vitesse has those following stats: 10 shots in attack and 19 shots conceded.

FC Utrecht vs Vitesse Odds

As far as the betting odds go, the bookmakers’ favourite is FC Utrecht.