MVV vs Jong Utrecht Live Stream, Predictions (Apr 18)

📊 Form Guide

MVV

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MVV will be looking for an improved result here following the 3-2 Eerste Divisie defeat in their last game at the hands of Jong PSV.

In that game, MVV managed 47% possession and 15 shots at goal with 8 of them on target. For MVV, the scorers were Bryan Smeets (29') and Nabil El Basri (94'). Jong PSV got 17 shots at goal with 5 on target. Marcus Younis (9'), Esmir Bajraktarević (81') and Ayodele Thomas (91') scored for Jong PSV.

It’s been all too rare in recent times where MVV have shown defensive steel. The facts show that MVV have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 clashes, leaking 12 goals along the way.

Jong Utrecht

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After a losing effort in their last game against SC Cambuur in Eerste Divisie competition, Jong Utrecht and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.

In that match, Jong Utrecht managed 38% possession and 11 attempts at goal with 4 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Jong Utrecht was Massien Ghaddari (3'). SC Cambuur got 19 attempts on goal with 12 on target. Mark Diemers (41', 56') and Ilias Alhaft (48') scored for SC Cambuur.

The forward players for Jong Utrecht have been starved of goals over their previous 6 encounters, contributing the poor return of only 2. In those fixtures, Jong Utrecht have also seen the collective goal tally of opposing teams equal 11. We will have to find out whether or not that trend can be continued on here.

Their previous form shows that Jong Utrecht:

• are winless against MVV when they have played them away from home in the previous 2 matches in the league.
• are without an away win for the past 4 league matches.

👥 Head to head

Looking over their prior head to head clashes stretching back to 08/04/2022 shows us that MVV have won 2 of them and Jong Utrecht 3, with the number of draws being 1.

Loads of goals were seen in those games, too - 22 overall which averages out at 3.67 goals per meeting.

The last league game featuring the two was Eerste Divisie match day 13 on 04/11/2024 when the final score was Jong Utrecht 4-3 MVV.

That time, Jong Utrecht had 57% possession and 23 shots at goal with 10 on target. The goals were scored by Silas Andersen (28'), Adrian Blake (30'), Lynden Edhart (76') and Joshua Mukeh (96').

On the other side, MVV got 6 attempts on goal with 4 on target. Rayan Buifrahi (47'), Andrea Librici (63') and Sven Braken (71') scored.

The referee was Stan Teuben.

✨ Prediction

We’re of the opinion that Jong Utrecht are likely to break down this MVV lineup, however it possibly won’t quite be as many as they will have scored against them.

We’re expecting a narrow 2-1 winning score for MVV at the end of the 90 minutes. Definitely a tough call.

💵 ⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?

Turning to the betting odds in the win-draw-win market, the win for MVV is best priced at 1.85, a bet on a drawn result is 3.4 & betting on victory for Jong Utrecht comes in at 4.1. Those are the top prices on offer at present.

Renata Leite, 07:03 18/04/2025