FC Dordrecht vs FC Utrecht Reserves Predictions

League positions suggest that there shouldn’t be too much between these sides and it was in fact Jong Utrecht who ran out 4-1 in December’s reverse contest at Sportpark De Westmaat. Nonetheless, Dordrecht have enjoyed a decent second half to the campaign following the appointment of Claudio Braga, and they should be far too strong in this Friday’s closing Eerste Divisie fixture with the visitors winless on the road this season.

Indeed, since these teams faced off before Christmas, Dordrecht have posted seven wins, four draws and eight defeats from 19 outings – form which indicates that they can aim much higher than 17^th place next season.

Jong on the other hand have lost 15 of their last 19 matches and they head to Riwal Hoogwerkers Stadion this week having only gained four draws from 18 away fixtures this term.

It’s no surprise with such stats that the visitors look destined to end the campaign with the wooden spoon, although they have performed slightly better of late with draws earned against Den Bosch (2-2) and Helmond Sport (1-1) either side of a 3-1 home success against Volendam.

Nevertheless, Dordrecht should be far too good in this one despite a narrow 1-0 defeat at Oss on match day 37. Claudio Braga’s side had previously gone unbeaten in five (W3, D2), a fine run even by their improving standards which included a tremendous 0-1 triumph away to champions Twente.

Schappenkoppen head into Friday’s clash having lost just one of their last five at home and they posted an impressive 3-2 win over 4^th placed Almere City on their last outing at Riwal Hoogwerkers Stadion on Easter Monday.

It’s easy to see then why the hosts are so short in the betting for this one, but as per the norm when Jong Utrecht are playing away, we’re backing a home win with both teams to score to significantly boost the odds.

This has been a fruitful wager for a number of Jong Utrecht’s away dates this term as they are usually good for a goal on their travels. Robin Pronk’s men have netted in their last seven away despite only claiming two points from those games, so this rates as a pretty solid bet for match day 38 with a 3-1 Dordrecht victory forecasted.