Vitesse Arnhem VS Utrecht Match Prediction

Utrecht have had the better of this fixture in the last few years, with a five-game unbeaten run to protect when they travel to Arnhem to take on Vitesse in the Eredivisie this weekend. In the two league games between the teams last season, Utrecht took a maximum of six points after winning 2-1 and going on to claim a 3-1 victory on their visit to the GelreDome.

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Vitesse v Utrecht: Prediction

Vitesse may have lost their only home game so far this season but a pair of away wins show they are in good shape in the Eredivisie this season, while Utrecht have only been able to collect one point from their opening trio of fixtures. All the signs point to this being a home win for Vitesse.

Vitesse v Utrecht: Betting Tips

A price of 11/10 on Vitesse to beat Utrecht in the Eredivisie this weekend looks to be extremely generous considering the respective starts to the season these teams have had, with the odds of 14/5 available on the visitors of little interest here. The draw is decent value at a price of 11/4, especially taking into account the fact that Utrecht have drawn five of their last six away matches.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Utrecht's last three games so we will take that on at odds of 13/8, with both teams to score also recommended at 5/8. A 2-1 win for Vitesse is 8/1.
 

Vitesse could be unchanged from their 1-0 win at Roda JC last weekend, with two away victories in the Eredivisie sandwiching a home loss to ADO Den Haag in their only game in front of their own fans so far this season. 

Young midfielder Lewis Baker scored the winner in that match against Roda JC and he is again going to be the man to watch for the hosts here, along with the exciting attacker Nathan.

Vitesse Arnhem likely XI:

Just a single point from their three Eredivisie matches so far this season are a sign Utrecht could be in for a difficult season, with a trip to Vitesse not making their opening few weeks any easier.

Coach Erik ten Hag might use this match as a chance to try out a new-look back line, as Utrecht have conceded in all of their league games so far in the new campaign. One man assured of his place in the team is winger Patrick Joosten, who scored in their 2-1 loss to AZ last time out.

Utrecht likely XI:

Vitesse have been unable to win any of their last six home games in the Eredivisie but the visit of an out-of-form Utrecht team is the perfect chance to end that run here. Goals look likely but Vitesse have a lot more confidence after starting their season with two wins out of three and they are backed to take the points in this Eredivisie game. Home win.

Utrecht have conceded at least twice in their last four Eredivisie matches.