Netherlands - EredivisieStadion GalgenwaardData current as of October 15, 2026

Utrecht vs Willem II: match statistics

Utrecht crest
Utrecht
3 : 1half-time 0:0
Willem II crest
Willem II

Utrecht vs Willem II: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Utrecht played against Willem II in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on October 11, 2026. Venue: Stadion Galgenwaard. Final score: 3:1.

Recent form

Utrecht has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Willem II has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Utrecht scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 3.43. Willem II scores 0.86 and allows 2.86. Games in this league average 3.74 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 86% of Utrecht's games and 71% of Willem II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 71%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 72% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Willem II has the higher season xG average, 1.20 to 1.18 per game. Utrecht takes 10.7 shots per game, while Willem II takes 11.9.

First-half and second-half trends

Utrecht leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. Willem II leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.71 after halftime.

When the teams score

Utrecht's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Willem II, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Eredivisie games average 3.74 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 72% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Utrecht have a slight edge: they have scored 11 goals and recorded one win in seven league matches, while Willem II have scored 6 and are still waiting for their first victory. In their last five matches, the hosts have scored 9 goals compared with 4 for the visitors, pointing to Utrecht’s greater attacking potential. At home, Utrecht average 1.67 goals with an xG of 1.02, while Willem II average 1 goal away from home with an xG of 0.98. However, both defenses remain a major risk for bettors: Utrecht concede an average of 4.33 goals at home, while Willem II concede 3.33 away; neither side has yet won a match in these conditions. Utrecht’s advantage is therefore modest, with a draw and an away win both realistic outcomes.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

BTTS occurred in 50% of Utrecht’s matches and 100% of Willem II’s matches in the season statistics provided, and in their last five games in 80% and 60%, respectively. Both defenses allow opponents plenty of chances: Utrecht conceded an average of 2.5 goals, while Willem II conceded 3.33 per match. In their last five appearances, the hosts scored an average of 1.8 goals, while the visitors conceded 2.4; meanwhile, Willem II scored 0.8 goals as Utrecht conceded as many as 3.6. The main risk for this pick is that Utrecht failed to score in 50% of its matches. However, Willem II have yet to keep a clean sheet, tipping the assessment in favor of both teams scoring.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The strongest signal points to Over 1.5 goals: this line has been surpassed in 75% of Utrecht's matches and 100% of Willem II's. Both defenses allow plenty of chances—their opponents' average xG is 1.85 and 2.96, respectively, while the teams concede an average of 2.5 and 3.33 goals. Utrecht's last 5 matches averaged 5.4 goals, while Willem II's averaged 3.2; Over 2.5 goals landed in 100% and 60% of those matches, respectively. Despite these figures, Over 1.5 is a safer choice than Over 2.5, as Willem II scores an average of just 1.0 goal, while Utrecht averages 0.75 goals scored per match.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

A draw at half-time is the most likely start to the match: Utrecht were level at the break in 2 of their 4 home games and did not score before half-time in any of them, while Willem II failed to score in the first half in 2 of their 3 away matches. After the break, the balance should tip in favor of the home side, as the visitors concede an average of 2.0 goals in second halves away from home, while Utrecht score 0.75 goals at home in that period. Utrecht’s higher attacking xG—1.36 compared with their opponents’ 0.98—and markedly lower xG conceded, 1.85 versus 2.96, also support a home win. Across their last five matches, Utrecht averaged 1.8 goals, while Willem II averaged 0.8, reinforcing the scenario of a draw at half-time followed by a home win at full-time. However, this is not a certain pick, as Utrecht have lost 3 of their 4 home games, so this outcome has only a moderate edge over the alternatives.

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
3 : 1
Second half

Game stats

59Possession (%)41
UtrechtWillem II
24Shots9
UtrechtWillem II
6Shots on target2
UtrechtWillem II
2.38xG0.92
UtrechtWillem II
7Corners3
UtrechtWillem II
63Dangerous attacks29
UtrechtWillem II
15Fouls13
UtrechtWillem II
2Cards0
UtrechtWillem II

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.57Goals scored / game0.86
UtrechtWillem II
3.43Goals allowed / game2.86
UtrechtWillem II
44%Average possession39%
UtrechtWillem II
4Shots on target / game2.71
UtrechtWillem II

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.71Shots per game11.86
UtrechtWillem II
4Shots on target2.71
UtrechtWillem II
14.7%Shot conversion7.2%
UtrechtWillem II
44%Possession39%
UtrechtWillem II
1.18xG for1.2
UtrechtWillem II
2.09xG against2.33
UtrechtWillem II

Shooting quality

Utrecht: Counter-attackingWillem II: Balanced
UtrechtWillem II
Accuracy (shots on target)37%23%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.390.32

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Utrecht is 150% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Utrecht · 0.4 pts / game - Willem II

Utrecht
DLDWL
Season result split
14% W29% D57% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-2-4
0.71 pts / game · goal difference -13
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-2
Last 5 at home
0-1-2
LLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 3.6xG: 1.14Opponent xG: 2.11BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 100%
Willem II
DLDLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W29% D71% L
Season (W-D-L)
0-2-5
0.29 pts / game · goal difference -14
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-2
Last 5 away
0-1-2
LDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 1.30Opponent xG: 2.26BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Utrecht is 83% better for: goals scored per game.

1.57 goals / game - Utrecht · 0.86 goals / game - Willem II

Willem II is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.

3.43 goals / game - Utrecht · 2.86 goals / game - Willem II

Utrecht scoring profile: very strong

Utrecht scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Willem II keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).

Willem II scoring profile: very strong

Willem II scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).

11Goals scored (season)6
UtrechtWillem II
24Goals conceded (season)20
UtrechtWillem II
5Average goals per game3.71
UtrechtWillem II
9Goals scored (last 5)4
UtrechtWillem II
18Goals conceded (last 5)12
UtrechtWillem II

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal71%
UtrechtWillem II
43%2 goals14%
UtrechtWillem II
29%3 goals0%
UtrechtWillem II
0%4 goals0%
UtrechtWillem II

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
UtrechtWillem II
86%2 goals71%
UtrechtWillem II
71%3 goals57%
UtrechtWillem II
43%4 goals43%
UtrechtWillem II

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

29%BTTS at half-time14%
UtrechtWillem II
14%BTTS in both halves0%
UtrechtWillem II
29%Scored in both halves0%
UtrechtWillem II

BTTS and goal count

86%Min. 3 goals and BTTS57%
UtrechtWillem II
14%Min. 3 goals without BTTS14%
UtrechtWillem II
80%BTTS - last 560%
UtrechtWillem II

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
UtrechtWillem II
43%Min. 2 goals before half-time43%
UtrechtWillem II
29%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
UtrechtWillem II

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
UtrechtWillem II
100%Min. 2 goals after half-time57%
UtrechtWillem II
57%Min. 3 goals after half-time57%
UtrechtWillem II

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Utrecht is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.57 pts / game - Utrecht · 0.43 pts / game - Willem II

Utrecht - half-time state
14% leading14% draw71% trailing
Willem II - half-time state
0% leading43% draw57% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.57Points per game (1st half)0.43
UtrechtWillem II
0.43Goals scored (1st half)0.14
UtrechtWillem II
1.29Goals conceded (1st half)1
UtrechtWillem II
1.71Average goals (1st half)1.14
UtrechtWillem II
14%Clean sheet before half-time29%
UtrechtWillem II
57%No goal before half-time86%
UtrechtWillem II

After half-time (2nd half)

0.86Points per game (2nd half)0.57
UtrechtWillem II
1.14Goals scored (2nd half)0.71
UtrechtWillem II
2.14Goals conceded (2nd half)1.86
UtrechtWillem II
3.29Average goals (2nd half)2.57
UtrechtWillem II
0%Clean sheet after half-time14%
UtrechtWillem II
29%No goal after half-time43%
UtrechtWillem II

Utrecht - second-half results

14% W43% D43% L
4
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
-7
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.57
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.9

Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Willem II - second-half results

14% W14% D71% L
3
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
-8
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.43
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+0.9

Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Utrecht - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.801.00
Goals scored / game0.61.2
Goals allowed / game1.42.2
Average goals per game2.03.4
1 goal100%100%
2 goals60%100%
3 goals40%60%
Clean sheet20%0%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference-4-5
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Willem II - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.400.80
Goals scored / game0.00.8
Goals allowed / game1.01.4
Average goals per game1.02.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal100%40%
Goal difference-5-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Utrecht
ScoredConceded
1
4
0-15
1
1
16-30
1
4
31-45
1
6
46-60
2
2
61-75
5
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Willem II
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
0
1
16-30
0
5
31-45
0
1
46-60
1
8
61-75
4
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

4.36
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.2 : 2.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
117%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
79%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
61%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Utrecht

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.91
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.95
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-1.34
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
91%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
171%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.29
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.7
Late goals
45% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
45%

Willem II

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-1.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.87
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.34
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.53
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
43%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
166%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.11
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
67% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
67%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).

Teams vs league

UtrechtLigaWillem II
Average goals per game▲ 5.003.74• 3.71
Both teams scored▲ 86%69%▲ 71%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 100%72%• 71%
Clean sheets▼ 0%16%▼ 0%
Goal before half-time▲ 100%82%▼ 71%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%90%▲ 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.74
Average goals per game
69%
Both teams scored
72%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
16%
Clean sheets
1.72
Home goals / game
2.01
Away goals / game
+-14%
Home attack advantage
+-17%
Home defensive advantage
+-9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
82%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
25%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
90%
1 goal
66%
2 goals
32%
3 goals
19%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. UtrechtYellow cardYoann Cathline
  2. UtrechtGoalYoann CathlineAssist: Dani de Wit
  3. UtrechtGoalYoann CathlineAssist: Oualid Agougil
  4. UtrechtYellow cardNikolas Panagiotou
  5. Willem IISubstitutionOn: Chidozie Obi-MartinOff: Uriël van Aalst
  6. UtrechtSubstitutionOn: Sem van DuijnOff: Yoann Cathline

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Utrecht vs Willem II?

The Eredivisie match finished Utrecht 3:1 Willem II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Utrecht vs Willem II?

Utrecht score 1.57 goals per game on average and Willem II 0.86. The Eredivisie average is 3.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 72% of games. Both teams score in 86% of Utrecht's matches and 71% of Willem II's.

What form are Utrecht and Willem II in?

Over the last 5 games Utrecht have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Willem II 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Utrecht vs Willem II?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Utrecht vs Willem II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.