Willem II vs Utrecht Predictions & Tips - Utrecht can continue climb in the Eredivisie

By Mat Marshall

17 Feb 2021

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Willem II vs Utrecht predictions for Friday’s Eredivisie match
The game is being played at 7pm GMT at Koning Willem II Stadion
Willem II have lost 12 of their last 16 matches
I am backing Utrecht to win in Tilburg
Preview, predictions, stats & team news

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Utrecht have won 4 of their last 5 matches (Getty Images)

Willem II vs Utrecht Predictions

Utrecht are in fine form with Willem II heading towards relegation. I am backing Utrecht to make it five wins in their last six matches.

Willem II have lost by 2+ goals in 3 of their last 4 matches (Eredivisie).
Willem II have lost 12 of their last 16 matches (all competitions).
Willem II have lost 4 of their last 6 home matches (all competitions).
Utrecht have won 6 of their last 9 matches against Willem II (all competitions).
Utrecht have won 4 of their last 5 matches (Eredivisie).

Head to Head

Utrecht have a 45-26 advantage against Willem II with 19 draws in 90 matches.

Utrecht have won 6 of the last 9 encounters.

Willem II Form

Willem II are in poor form and fighting against relegation. The Tilburg club have lost 12 of their last 16 matches and lost by 2+ goals in 3 of their last 4 matches.

Adrie Koster was recently sacked with Zeljko Petrovic becoming the new manager on 29 January.

Petrovic got off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory at home against Emmen. They had 36% possession against the bottom club who have not won a game this season.

Willem II’s last match was a 5-0 defeat at Feyenoord. They were completely outplayed after having 38% possession and 6-23 shots.

Willem II Injuries & Team News

Willem II goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter is injured alongside left back Miquel Nelom.

Midfielders Driess Saddiki and Pol Llonch are also out injured.

Utrecht Form

Utrecht have seen an upturn in form in recent weeks. They have won 4 of their last 5 matches in the Eredivisie with 3 clean sheets.

René Hake’s side beat Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam at home before a 1-0 win at AZ Alkmaar.

Utrecht returned home with a 3-3 draw against PEC Zwolle. They had 62% possession and 19-10 shots but needed a 95th minute goal from Hidde ter Avest to snatch a point.

Utrecht’s last match was a 3-1 home win against VVV-Venlo. Mimoun Mahi opened the scoring and added another in added time after Bart Ramselaar made it 2-0.

Utrecht Injuries & Team News

Defenders Christopher Mamengi and Emil Bergström are injured.

Attacking midfielder Simon Gustafson is out injured alongside winger Eljero Elia.

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Verdict

Willem II v FC Utrecht

Utrecht should be too strong for a Willem II side battling relegation.

Utrecht Win

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