Utrecht vs Vitesse Predictions

• Utrecht currently sit in sixth place and have won two of their last three games.
• Vitesse are place below their opponents this weekend but have lost three of their last five.
• Utrecht have scored 50 times this season, an average of exactly two goals a game.
• Vitesse have scored 45, at a rate of 1.73 per game but have conceded 35 times this season.

Europa League playoff race hots up

Utrecht have performed well this season, sitting in the top seven for the majority of the season and scoring at a good rate. They’ve won two of their last three following a run of draws and this has seen the asset a five point advantage over eighth placed Heracles. Europa League playoff qualification is the goal for the side this season and if they can continue their decent form then they should be able to finishing in the top seven.

Goals haven’t really been a problem for Utrecht this season with 50 goals in 25 matches and they lead the way over their rivals for the playoffs in terms of goals scored. They’ve conceded at a reasonable rate with 34 goals conceded so far but they would like to bring that total down a little as the season draws to a close.

Another win would give Vitesse playoff advantage

Vitesse sit level on points with their opponents this weekend but their goal difference means they sit a place lower in the table. The side have found it hard to maintain consistent form in recent weeks, losing three and winning two of their last five games, meaning they occupy the final playoff place.

The side have done well in front of goal with both Tim Mavatz and Bryan Linssen scoring 26 between them so far and this has contributed hugely to the 45 goals they have scored this season. The defence has also performed to a reasonable level but there is room for improvement with the team conceding at a rate of 1.34 goals per season.

One side will gain huge lift in playoff fight

These two sides will be going all out to find the three points this weekend as both try and continue their playoff assault. The slightly better form and home advantage just tips this one into the favour of Utrecht in our opinion and we’re backing them to pick up the win on the full time market.

It doesn’t look as though this will be a runaway victory for Utrecht though with the two sides so closely matched and we think this game will be settled by a single goal. Utrecht should take all three points and we’re predicting that this game will finish 2-1 to the home side.