Twente vs Utrecht Prediction: Can Twente get into the title race?

The match between Twente and Utrecht is another derby match in Eredivisie this weekend, although the teams aren’t the most famous teams from Netherlands. Both teams are in good form and are located in the upper part of the table and the host can even get into the title race as serious contender with a win. Utrecht also have their objectives and they’re also fighting to qualify for a European competition next season.

It seems that the decisive role is played by the fact whether Twente have the fans behind them or not. While the team from Enschede leads the table as host with 22 points out of a maximum of 24 from eight matches at home, they managed to collect only 9 points from eight matches away from home. Twente are one of the most pleasant surprises of the current campaign in the Dutch first division. Ron Jans' team is in fifth place and has already collected 31 points.

The visitors have 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats away from home this season, which makes them 4th best visiting team in the league. Utrecht are currently in 7th place with 26 points, 7 wins, 5 draws, and 4 defeats. In the attack, this team is playing amazingly and produced 26 goals in all matches in the league so far, but the defense is the issue, and conceded 24 goals. However, Utrecht are playing fairly well both at home and away and that form placed them high on the table for and gives them opportunity to fight for qualifying in some European competition.

Twente are favorite in this match and the motivation is surely higher as this team played only draw against Ajax as visitors last round. Their good form and fantastic support from the fans in this stadium should be enough to get all 3 points. Utrecht are coming into this match with their own goals and intentions but their problems in the defensive line can decisive in this match.