01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Feyenoord to win71%
- Over 1.5 goals89%
EredivisieDe Kuip, Rotterdam18°4,7 mm26 km/h
Läs på svenskaErik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
The tension is palpable as Feyenoord, solid favorites with a 71% win probability, welcome an underwhelming FC Utrecht side. The hosts have been in imperious form, boasting an unbeaten streak of 15 league matches while consistently finding the net. Their expected goals of 2.94 for this match suggest they are likely to create numerous chances against Utrecht, whose defensive vulnerabilities are highlighted by an xGA of 1.8 per match.
The forecast of rain, combined with Feyenoord's high-pressing style, might stifle Utrecht's counter-attacking ambitions. This weather factor is already considered in the model’s metrics, indicating that the hosts' dominance on the ball could restrict Utrecht’s scoring opportunities, reflected in their expected goals of just 0.86.
Despite the visitors managing to score in their last 11 league outings, the odds are stacked against them. With Feyenoord having a penchant for scoring at home and an expected 73% chance of over 2.5 goals, a tidy 2-0 victory seems the most probable outcome. The model’s second-favorite scoreline of 3-0 isn't far off, further underscoring the likelihood of a low-scoring affair for Utrecht.
There's a glimmer of value in the markets, though. The draw at odds of 5.6 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet offers a 9% edge over the model's assessment. Yet, with Feyenoord's relentless form and Utrecht's struggles, betting on a stalemate seems more hopeful than wise.
In conclusion, expect the home side to exert control, leveraging their possession-based approach and recent form. While the draw offers tempting value at long odds, backing Feyenoord to win, likely without conceding, aligns with the prevailing trends and statistics.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Feyenoord | X | 2 · Utrecht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.30 | EV+ 7% 5.50 | 8.00 |
| Betfair Exchange | 1.28 | EV+ 16% 6.00 | 9.00 |
| Betsafe | 1.27 | EV+ 9% 5.60 | 9.45 |
| Betsson | 1.27 | EV+ 9% 5.60 | 9.45 |
| Nordicbet | 1.27 | EV+ 9% 5.60 | 9.45 |
| Pinnacle | 1.26 | EV+ 21% 6.22 | 8.65 |
Odds updated 19 Sept, 00:22
1.30 → 1.26
5.92 → 6.22
8.04 → 8.65
Pinnacle · 9 recorded price levels · 14/09/2026 → 19/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Eredivisie data since 2022.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Feyenoord | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 14 | 4 |
| xPoints | 12.1 | 7.4 |
| xG per match | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| xGA per match | 0.86 | 1.8 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.32 | 0.43 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.07 | 0.2 |
| Playing style | Feyenoord | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.32 | 0.29 |
| Field tilt | 0.72 | 0.3 |
| xT per match | 1.9 | 0.91 |
| xTA per match | 0.83 | 1.1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 23 | 19 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.32 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.27 | 0.22 |
| Entries into the box per match | 22 | 11 |
| Entries into the box against | 10 | 13 |
| Pass completion % | 0.82 | 0.74 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.78 | 0.72 |
| Passes per match | 449 | 297 |
| Passes against per match | 320 | 412 |
| Switches of play per match | 19.4 | 19.1 |
| Long balls per match | 28 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Feyenoord | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Corners per match | 6.1 | 3.1 |
| Corners against per match | 3.8 | 6.8 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.38 | 0.44 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.55 | 0.69 |
| Other | Feyenoord | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.72 | 0.77 |
| The goalkeepers | Tjark Ernst (Feyenoord) | Vasilis Cornelius Barkas (Utrecht) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 12 | 20 |
| Save % | 63% | 54% |
| xG prevented | 36% | 34% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Feyenoord a 71% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Feyenoord 71%, draw 19%, Utrecht 10%.
The model's most likely final score is 2-0 at 10% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 73% and under at 27%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 55% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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