Match Preview: NAC Breda vs FC Utrecht
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 19:00 UTC
Stadium: Rat Verlegh Stadion
Location: Breda
Referee: Ingmar Oostrom
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2021-12-14: NAC Breda 3-2 FC Utrecht
– 2019-03-16: NAC Breda 0-4 FC Utrecht
– 2018-10-05: FC Utrecht 2-1 NAC Breda
– 2017-12-23: NAC Breda 3-1 FC Utrecht
– 2017-10-29: FC Utrecht 2-2 NAC Breda
– 2017-03-21 (Friendly): FC Utrecht 1-1 NAC Breda
– 2015-03-20: FC Utrecht 3-4 NAC Breda
– 2014-11-29: NAC Breda 1-5 FC Utrecht
– 2014-03-28: NAC Breda 2-2 FC Utrecht
– 2013-10-19: FC Utrecht 4-2 NAC Breda
Team Formations and Key Players:
NAC Breda:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-4-1-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Daniel Bielica (99)
– Defenders: Cherrion Valerius (25), Leo Greiml (12), Jan Van den Bergh (5), Boy Kemper (4)
– Midfielders: Maximien Balard (16), Casper Staring (6), Boyd Lucassen (2), Dominik Janosek (39), Matthew Garbett (7)
– Forward: Elias Mar Omarsson (10)
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– Key Players:
– Elias Mar Omarsson: Forward presence
– Matthew Garbett: Creative midfielder
– Daniel Bielica: Key defensive player (goalkeeper)
FC Utrecht:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-3-3 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Vasilis Barkas (1)
– Defenders: Siebe Horemans (2), Mike van der Hoorn (3), Nick Viergever (24), Souffian El Karouani (16)
– Midfielders: Alonzo Engwanda (27), Zidane Iqbal (14), Ole Romeny (77)
– Forwards: Jens Toornstra (18), Paxten Aaronson (21), David Min (9)
– Key Players:
– Ole Romeny: Important midfield player
– David Min: Forward threat
– Vasilis Barkas: Dependable goalkeeper
Recent Form:
NAC Breda:
– Recent 2-1 win against Ajax in Eredivisie
– Mixed friendly results: draw and losses to Sparta Rotterdam (2-1) and K Lierse S.K. (1-0)
FC Utrecht:
– Recent 1-1 draw with SC Heerenveen in Eredivisie
– Consistent friendly results: wins against Lens (2-1) and Al Rayyan (4-1)
Strengths and Considerations:
NAC Breda:
– Strengths: Strong recent performance against Ajax, home advantage
– Considerations: Improve defensive organization, capitalize on scoring chances
FC Utrecht:
– Strengths: Strong attacking lineup, recent positive performances, disciplined defense
– Considerations: Maintain consistency and control pace against NAC’s attacking threats
Prediction:
Given NAC Breda’s home advantage and recent strong showing against Ajax:
– Final Score: NAC Breda 2-1 FC Utrecht
– Predicted Scorers:
– NAC Breda: Elias Mar Omarsson, Matthew Garbett
– FC Utrecht: David Min
NAC Breda’s home support and recent offensive performance ought to give them a slight edge in a competitive match against FC Utrecht.
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