Our Heerenveen vs FC Utrecht Prediction: 2-1
Heerenveen vs FC Utrecht in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 15:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 1, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Heerenveen vs FC Utrecht prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Heerenveen's Last Match – Heerenveen vs FC Groningen
Heerenveen will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against FC Groningen on January 18. In that match, Heerenveen saw 56% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heerenveen | 56% | 10 (4) | 0.97 | 45 |
 FC Groningen | 44% | 10 (6) | 1.86 | 41 |
FC Utrecht's Last Match – Celtic vs FC Utrecht
FC Utrecht will hope to recover from their recent 2-4 UEFA Europa League setback against Celtic on January 29. In that match, FC Utrecht recorded 48% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtic | 52% | 7 (6) | 2.09 | 57 |
 FC Utrecht | 48% | 5 (3) | 0.42 | 31 |
Heerenveen vs FC Utrecht Stats
Key Stats
| Heerenveen | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heerenveen are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while FC Utrecht average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Heerenveen 18-14
FC Utrecht 10-17
What are the odds for this match?
Heerenveen to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.5
FC Utrecht to win: @3.2