Heerenveen vs Utrecht – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
01/02/2026 at 10:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Eredivisie - Round 21
  • Referee: van der Laan J. (Ned)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
netherlandsNetherlandsCanal+, ESPN 3, ESPN Extra

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.640.83
Ball possession
60%40%
Total shots
1911
Shots on target
34
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
56
Passes
88% (531/604)82% (324/397)
Yellow cards
12
Expected goals (xG)
1.640.83
xG on target (xGOT)
0.650.52
Total shots
1911
Shots on target
34
Shots off target
84
Blocked shots
83
Shots inside the box
124
Shots outside the box
77
Hit the woodwork
10
Headed goals
01
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
56
Touches in opposition box
4014
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
10
Free kicks
1011
Passes
88% (531/604)82% (324/397)
Long passes
74% (50/68)57% (28/49)
Passes in final third
74% (150/203)71% (48/68)
Crosses
13% (2/15)19% (3/16)
Expected assists (xA)
1.720.80
Throw ins
157
Fouls
1110
Tackles
86% (12/14)57% (8/14)
Duels won
3750
Clearances
1622
Interceptions
47
Errors leading to shot
20
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
32
xGOT faced
0.520.65
Goals prevented
-0.48-0.35

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 24', 1 - 0, Trenskow J. , Braude O. (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 47', Willemsen M. 🟨,
  • 52', Didden M. 🟨,
  • 54', 1 - 1, Karlsson J. , Alarcon A. (A),
  • 64', Karlsson J. , Cathline Y. ,
  • 64', Bozdogan C. , Agougil O. ,
  • 68', Rivera M. , Oyen L. ,
  • 72', Alarcon A. , Rodriguez M. ,
  • 85', Zechiel G. , Stepanov A. ,
  • 86', Meerveld R. , Gurbuz E. ,
  • 89', Cathline Y. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Heerenveen
51.5%
Draw
26.2%
Utrecht
22.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43.5% 27% 29.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44% 26.7% 29.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Heerenveen has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Heerenveen's performance.
  • Utrecht has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Utrecht might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Heerenveen than the current prediction. (-7.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Heerenveen that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Utrecht than the current prediction. (+6.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Utrecht could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Heerenveen - Utrecht Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.85
    (2.14)
    3.62
    (3.45)
    4.22
    (3.17)
    5.5%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Heerenveen - Utrecht?
  • Users Predictions: 26 users predict this event. Heerenveen will win (votes: 19 - 73.1%). Utrecht will win (votes: 5 - 19.2%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 7.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Heerenveen: 56.1%90.1%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 2 - 66.7%) .
    • DC - Utrecht (1.94) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Heerenveen will win (7 of 7 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 8 Selected Experts predict this event. Heerenveen (votes: 7 - 87.5%). Utrecht (votes: 1 - 12.5%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 11 and 12).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Heerenveen won 1.
    • Heerenveen has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Utrecht has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
    • Utrecht may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Heerenveen is the team to beat.
    • There will not play in Heerenveen: Kersten S. (Yellow Cards) Smans L. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Utrecht: Alarcon A. (Inactive) Eerdhuijzen M. (Injury) Eppink M. (Foot Injury) Jensen V. (Knee Injury) Karlsson J. (Inactive) Min D. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Heerenveen: Kersten S. (Injury) Petrov H. (Inactive)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Heerenveen won 2 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 23:35. (average 1.2:1.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Heerenveen won 1 match, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 14:18. (average 1.4:1.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Heerenveen - Utrecht were as follows:
    28.09.2025 Utrecht - Heerenveen 2:2
    30.03.2025 Utrecht - Heerenveen 2:0
    17.08.2024 Heerenveen - Utrecht 1:1
    07.04.2024 Heerenveen - Utrecht 2:3
    20.08.2023 Utrecht - Heerenveen 0:2
    Latest results of Heerenveen
    18.01.2026 Heerenveen - Groningen 0:2
    15.01.2026 Heerenveen - Waalwijk 3:1
    11.01.2026 Heerenveen - Feyenoord 2:2
    06.01.2026 Hoffenheim - Heerenveen Canceled
    Latest results of Utrecht
    29.01.2026 Celtic - Utrecht 4:2
    25.01.2026 Utrecht - Sparta Rotterdam 0:1
    22.01.2026 Utrecht - Genk 0:2
    18.01.2026 Volendam - Utrecht 2:1
    13.01.2026 Utrecht - Twente 1:2
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