FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo
FC Utrehcht vs Heracles were given a three-day pause to prepare for the Eredivisie semi-final second leg. The host who wins the first leg automatically only needs a draw to qualify for the final. Of course it was a mission that was too low when playing at Galgenwaard Stadium.
The first game was held on Saturday (5/18) at Polman Stadium, and FC Utrehcht managed to score two goals without reply through Simon Gustafson’s penalty and Cyriel Dessers who were all born in the first round. In fact, the host is superior in both possession (62%) and shot on target (6-4).
With that victory, FC Utrecht means winning 3 consecutive encounters against Heracles, including 2 in the league with a score of 3-1 and 1-5 only this season. Of course it’s a good start, especially FC Utrehct has also kept undefeated capital at Galgenwaard since February with 3 wins and 3 draws. During this period they scored 8 goals, 3 clean sheets, and only conceded 4 times.
Meanwhile, Heracles could be said to be fortunate because he had to face Feyenoord, AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven in their last 3 away matches. As a result, they closed the entire visit with defeat.
Although different classes with the last 3 teams faced by Heracles, the victory in the first leg and home record will make FC Utrecht appear more confident at Galgenwaard later. Of course this condition must be used by FC Utrecht to claim victory even though it only requires a draw.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.63