20 May 2017 at 16:30

21
Full Time
Referee: Dennis Higler

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Utrecht dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Utrecht6wins
3draws10 meetings
Heerenveen1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 51.7%Draw 28.4%Away 25.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.913.403.60
Max1.953.654.22
Market favourite:Utrecht · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market50.2%26.7%23.1%
Public market47.9%27.5%24.6%
Δ2.3%0.8%1.5%

Utrecht vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Utrecht
Result vs. Market: Utrecht (52%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

UtrechtHalf-time:10Heerenveen

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/02/26Heerenveen1–1Utrecht1.85/3.75/3.90
28/09/25Utrecht2–2Heerenveen1.82/3.99/3.89
30/03/25Utrecht2–0Heerenveen1.77/3.77/4.32
17/08/24Heerenveen1–1Utrecht2.63/3.62/2.52
07/04/24Heerenveen2–3Utrecht2.64/3.52/2.58
20/08/23Utrecht0–2Heerenveen1.77/3.73/4.27
04/02/23Utrecht1–0Heerenveen1.82/3.61/4.45
29/10/22Heerenveen1–2Utrecht2.31/3.55/3.00
27/02/22Heerenveen1–2Utrecht3.64/3.78/1.96
23/10/21Utrecht2–1Heerenveen1.44/4.62/6.82

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Utrecht

W 425D 291L 393
Over 2.557
Goals scored1662

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Utrecht defeated Heerenveen 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by R. Leeuwin 30′, R. Zivkovic 38′, R. Ghoochannejhad 61′ (pen.). 1 yellow cards were shown. Utrecht had 39% possession while Heerenveen held 61%. Utrecht had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Heerenveen. Utrecht made 3 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Utrecht and Heerenveen — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Utrecht
Heerenveen
Kick Off
R. Leeuwin

assist: Y. Ayoub

30′
45′
P. van AmersfoortY. Kobayashi
Half Time
Willem Janssen60′
61′
R. Ghoochannejhad

Penalty

S. HallerN. Barazite
71′
S. KlaiberG. Troupée
71′
75′
D. SchmidtL. Slagveer
79′
S. LarssonA. Zeneli
J. HardeveldE. Braafheid
82′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Utrecht had 39% possession against Heerenveen's 61%. Utrecht registered 16 shots (7 on target) while Heerenveen managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 16–7.

7Shots on Goal2
7Shots off Goal4
16Total Shots8
2Blocked Shots2
13Shots insidebox5
3Shots outsidebox3
16Fouls7
6Corner Kicks1
3Offsides3
39%Ball Possession61%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
348Total passes557
257Passes accurate455
74%Passes %82%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Utrecht have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Utrecht

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Heerenveen

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Utrecht vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

Utrecht and Heerenveen have met 38 times — Utrecht won 21, Heerenveen won 8, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Utrecht leads the head-to-head with 21 victories from 38 meetings. A combined 120 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.16 per match (68 for the home side, 52 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 27 matches (71%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 24 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Utrecht are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2018.

21

Utrecht

9

Drawn

8

Heerenveen

Goals: 68Goals: 52

Recent Meetings (38)

1 Feb 2026Heerenveen1 – 1Utrecht
28 Sept 2025Utrecht2 – 2Heerenveen
30 Mar 2025Utrecht2 – 0Heerenveen
17 Aug 2024Heerenveen1 – 1Utrecht
7 Apr 2024Heerenveen2 – 3Utrecht
20 Aug 2023Utrecht0 – 2Heerenveen
4 Feb 2023Utrecht1 – 0Heerenveen
29 Oct 2022Heerenveen1 – 2Utrecht
8 Jul 2022Heerenveen0 – 1Utrecht
27 Feb 2022Heerenveen1 – 2Utrecht
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026