De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht tips and predictions

De Graafschap to stifle Jong Utrecht

The total expected goals with the sportsbooks is decent so this could be entertaining.

De Graafschap are currently in sixth place as they seek to steal a march on 20th place Jong Utrecht.

So the feeling here is that De Graafschap will be unplayable at times for Jong Utrecht and even though they are big favourites, the short price still represents great value. Expect them to come out and do some damage.

There is something of a pattern emerging in their recent results. The hosts have got 11 wins under their belt from their last 15 home games. Enjoying less success as expected, the visitors have lost 9 of their last 10 matches. They're destined to taste defeat again here.

The visitors' defence will be under the microscope from the get-go. On the road Jong Utrecht have conceded two or more goals in 15 of their last 17 assignments. And when scoring chances have beckoned, the visitors haven't been hugely impressive. They've been goalless in 10 of their last 16 matches.

These sides are not unfamiliar foes. De Graafschap have won 7 of the last 11 fixtures between the two teams.

The sportsbooks expect both sides to get in on the act despite the vehement favouritism for De Graafschap. This preview is only interested in value though and the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best pick from that market. And if you're interested in the goal line, it's Under 2.5 Goals for this one considering the price that's available there.