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Prediction 1
Over 2.5 Goals
8/13 (1.62)
Prediction 2
BTTS - Yes
1/2 (1.50)
Prediction 3
Jong AZ to Win
27/20 (2.35)
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Jong Utrecht vs Jong AZ Predictions, Picks, and Odds
The worst team in the league will play the only U21 team from the Eredivisie clubs that is placed inside the top eight of the league.
Over 2.5 Goals
The last three h2h matches ended with fewer than three goals, but as the season is progressing, and there is more fatigue, there will be more goals scored, as we have already seen that kind of stat line in the past.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
Three of the past five games between these teams ended with both teams scoring at least a goal. Usually, when young teams from top Dutch clubs meet, there is a good chance there will be plenty of goals scored.
Jong AZ to Win
It’s hard to predict a result when U21 teams play because there is no promotion available for these clubs, but there is always value in winning.
Jong Utrecht vs Jong AZ Preview: Scoring goals is essential
Jong Utrecht
Of all the U21 teams from Eredivisie clubs, this season Utrecht is the worst one. They are bottom last in the league, but with a couple of wins in their last three matches, things might change soon enough. With those wins, they are at three for the season which doesn’t seem all that impressive, but with plenty of games still coming up, they will have a chance to make a better impression. With these teams it’s about player development, Utrecht’s team is one of the oldest of all the U21 teams in the league with an average age of 19.3. They have a big squad of 27 players available, and with no injuries to be concerned about, coach Darije Kalezic will have a full set of players to choose his team from. Their go-to guy in the attack is Derensili Sanches Fernandes with four goals, and he might get a chance to contend for a senior team shortly which is the ultimate goal for any of these young players. Utrecht will be missing some players, Yuya Ikeshita is suspended, while Tommy St. Jago and Arthur Zagre are injured.
Jong AZ
AZ Alkmaar’s U21 is the best this season of all the younger versions of Eredivisie teams. Last week they lost to Jong PSV at home 3-2, with all five goals being scored in the first half. AZ is dedicating time to scouting and bringing in mostly domestic players, they have only two foreign squad members on their team’s roster. They have seven wins this season which is a pretty good stat considering the young age of these players, and with the Utrecht meeting coming up they might get a chance to increase their win tally. Yusuf Barasi has been their best player this season with six goals, but he won’t be playing in this match because he was promoted to the senior squad. Souleyman Allouch might be the next player to be moved, he has five goals this season with a team-high five assists.
How is their h2h looking?
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Information about Jong Utrecht vs Jong AZ
Where is the match being played? Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch, Utrecht
When is the kick-off? 19:00 BST
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