AFC - Utrecht prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 18, 2024
This week we have the Dutch Cup game between AFC and Utrecht, which will take place on Wednesday, 18 December. I will offer you a bet on the individual total of one of the teams.
AFC - Utrecht: Match facts and H2H
- AFC have won their last two matches and four of their previous five.
- Utrecht are unbeaten in three consecutive games: two draws and a win.
- This season, AFC have not lost a single home match.
- Utrecht, meanwhile, are also unbeaten in away matches this season.
- AFC score over 1.5 goals in 83% of their matches, while Utrecht score over 1.5 goals in 82%.
- Utrecht frequently score in both halves – in 65% of their matches – though they concede in both halves 24% of the time.
- In 89% of their away matches, Utrecht manage to score in both halves.
- AFC often win without conceding – 39% of their matches this season have been clean-sheet victories.
- Utrecht and AFC have never played each other before – this will be their first encounter.
AFC - Utrecht: Match preview
AFC began their Dutch Cup campaign from the 1/64 final. In their opening match, they comfortably defeated their opponent 3-0. The next round was more challenging, with AFC securing a 3-1 victory in extra time. Now they face Eredivisie side Utrecht. AFC currently compete in the Tweede Divisie – the third tier of Dutch football – where they have been performing exceptionally well. After 17 rounds, AFC sit third in the table with 35 points, trailing the leaders by just five points. In their last six matches, AFC have suffered only one defeat, winning the rest. At home, AFC are particularly strong, remaining unbeaten in all home matches this season.
Their opponents, however, are Utrecht – a team from the top division of Dutch football. Utrecht are having an impressive season and currently occupy third place in the Eredivisie. After 16 matches, Utrecht have collected 36 points, trailing the top spot by six points and only behind Ajax on goal difference. Utrecht have been outstanding away from home, where they remain unbeaten this season. Their first Dutch Cup match was also away and ended in a 2-1 victory. In terms of form, Utrecht have won four of their last seven matches, drawn twice, and suffered just one defeat to PSV.
Probable lineup
Utrecht: Barkas, Viergever, Van der Hoorn, Westerlund, El Karouani, Toornstra, Iqbal, Aaronson, Min, Miguel Rodríguez, Katlin.
Prediction
Both teams are in excellent form, but AFC play in the third division, and despite their strong home record, it will be extremely difficult to beat Utrecht. Utrecht are not just another Eredivisie team – they are one of the top three. I believe the visitors will win, and my bet is on Utrecht’s individual total to be over 2 goals, with odds of 1.65.
