Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eerste Divisie match on January 20th, 2025

Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap going to face each other on January 20th, 2025, Monday at 19:00h (UTC), in a match counting for the Eerste Divisie in Netherlands, check the Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch stadium, in the city of Utrecht, with a capacity for 24500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap betting tip 2024/2025

Despite the season change, the Eerste Divisie has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 3 goals per game, which is very close to the 3.05 goals per game of the last championship.

Jong Utrecht last match

In the last match played, Jong Utrecht met TOP Oss, in a match valid for the Club Friendlies. The match ended in a draw by 1-1.

De Graafschap last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the previous event. In a dispute valid for KNVB Beker, De Graafschap faced the Heracles Almelo team, and the score ended with a 0-2 for their rivals.

The match between the two teams was expected to be quite close, as evidenced by the fact that the home team's defeat had odds of 2.75.

Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap h2h

Last time these teams faced each other, De Graafschap occupied 12th place in Eerste Divisie and, team Jong Utrecht the 18th place. De Graafschap entered the field with the tactic 4-3-3, while Jong Utrecht arranged their formation in a 4-2-3-1.

During the football season of 2024/2025, these Eerste Divisie teams played against each other on 23-08-2024 in a duly contested game that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The De Graafschap team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the Jong Utrecht team, which won only 1 match.

Teams varying in strengths and motivations.

M. Perez will be in charge of arbitrating this game, well assisted by J. van Westen and M. Rasch.

Jong Utrecht

Eerste Divisie leaderboard now

Unfortunately, Jong Utrecht comes into this game with only 13 points. The team occupies 19th place in the Eerste Divisie, saddled with a negative balance of 2 wins, 11 losses, and 7 draws.

VVV-Venlo ranks just above, occupying 18th place in the 22nd round, the team suffers a small disadvantage of 6 points.

Jong Utrecht analysis

The goal difference is not positive for Jong Utrecht: at the end of the round 21 it registers 19 goals scored against 39 taken by its goalkeeper.

Recent performances have highlighted that Jong Utrecht is having trouble generating goals, with a low number of goals for and a high number of failed to score matches. This suggests that the team is struggling to create quality chances and convert them into goals, indicating the need for improvement in their attacking play.

Jong Utrecht is not a team that imposes its rhythms on the field, it usually has a rather counterattacking game: in fact, during this league we see that it has an average ball possession of 46.95%. In the next match against De Graafschap a change of attitude on the field will be needed, Jong Utrecht will have to try to maintain possession to create goal chances and win.

Best goalscorer from Jong Utrecht

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Rafik el Arguioui. He has scored 4 times in the current season and has helped Jong Utrecht come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

De Graafschap

Eerste Divisie leaderboard now

The De Graafschap team with 32 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Possible Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 9 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses.

This means that, in the 22nd round, the team has the same score that the SC Cambuur team that is just behind in 6th place.

De Graafschap analysis

De Graafschap goal quotient is definitely positive, with 41 down scored and 32 conceded after 21 rounds played.

As we approach the Regular Season, De Graafschap is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 6 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Eerste Divisie.

De Graafschap is a more offensive team than Jong Utrecht, having 2351 attacks vs. 2222 from Jong Utrecht, having scored 41 times, in comparison, Jong Utrecht converted into goal 19 times.

Best goalscorer from De Graafschap

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Tristan van Gilst. The Attacker has scored 7 times in the current season and has helped De Graafschap come out with a positive result on several occasions.

For punters some entries may be interesting for this match, namely:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Jong Utrecht is Rafik el Arguioui, who has already scored 4 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of De Graafschap is Tristan van Gilst, he has scored in 7 opportunities.

Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 4.45 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.19 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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