Maastricht - Jong FC Utrecht predictions and free betting tips [19/01/2024]

Today, an exhilarating match between Maastricht and Jong Utrecht is set to take place. This game is part of the Netherlands Eerste Divisie tournament.

Current form of Maastricht

The match between Cambuur and Maastricht took place on 12th January, with Cambuur emerging as the winners with a score of 5:2. In the Eerste Divisie tournament, Maastricht holds the 13th position on the leaderboard. In the 2023/2024 season, the team has played 21 matches, winning 7, losing 9 and drawing 5. They have scored a total of 31 goals and conceded 34. At present, the team has attained 26 points. Maastricht's form in the last 5 matches: 3 victories and 1 draw. Cambuur holds the 5th position on the leaderboard; having played 21 matches, they have 10 victories and 7 defeats, amassing a total of 34 points.

Current form of Jong Utrecht

Jong Utrecht is the youth team of Utrecht Football Club, competing in the Eerste Divisie championship. Their most recent match was against Venlo on the 15th of January 2024. This encounter ended in a stalemate with the score 0:0. In the ongoing season, Jong Utrecht holds the 17th position in the Eerste Divisie leaderboard. The team has participated in 21 games, winning 4, losing 10 and ending in a draw 7 times. They've netted a total of 19 goals and conceded 38, hence resulting in tallying 19 points. Their form in the last 5 matches: 2 draws, 3 losses. Venlo is currently in the 11th position on the leaderboard. They've played 21 games this season, clinching victories in 8 and suffering defeats in 7, thereby securing 30 points.

Prediction for the Maastricht - Jong Utrecht match

The hosts started post-break, conceding 5 goals to Cambuur, but Jong Utrecht has been struggling, particularly in their attacking game. Therefore, considering Maastricht's defence, I would recommend betting on a total of more than 2.5 goals in this match.