What time is Utrecht vs Willem II?

Kickoff is at 12:15 CEST (Sun 11 Oct), 11:15 BST (Sun 11 Oct), or 6:15 AM EDT (Sun 11 Oct).

Where is Utrecht vs Willem II being played?

The venue has not been confirmed yet.

Who won the last meeting between Utrecht and Willem II?

Utrecht won 3-2 at Willem II's ground on 9 March 2025.

What is the predicted score for Utrecht vs Willem II?

The predicted score is Utrecht 2-0 Willem II. Utrecht's strong home head-to-head record and Willem II's winless start to the season make a comfortable home win the most likely outcome.

Have Willem II won an Eredivisie match this season?

No. Willem II have two draws and five defeats from their opening seven league matches, collecting just two points.

Utrecht vs Willem II Prediction: Eredivisie 2026/27

Club crests © respective clubs. Used for editorial identification only.

Match Prediction

71%
Utrecht win

20%
Draw

9%
Willem II win

Expected goals: 2.0 – 0.5 | Elo-adjusted Poisson model · team strength, recent form & H2H

Most likely scores:2–0 (15.8%)1–0 (15.7%)3–0 (10.4%)

Statistical model estimates, not a guarantee of outcome.

Model v2 · Generated 21 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC · Track record

Two Struggling Sides Meet in a Must-Win for Both

Utrecht and Willem II enter Matchday 8 in desperate need of points. Utrecht have leaked goals at an alarming rate in recent weeks, while Willem II are still searching for their first league win of the season. For Willem II, this is close to a last-chance assignment: two points from seven matches leaves almost no margin for further slippage.

The State of Utrecht

Utrecht’s season has been defined by defensive fragility. A 1-6 loss to PSV and a 0-5 defeat to Feyenoord tell the story of a side that can be overwhelmed by superior opposition. Yet there is fight in this team: they drew 3-3 with both Sparta Rotterdam and Go Ahead Eagles, and beat Excelsior 2-1. Anthony Correia’s side can score, but the back line has been exposed repeatedly when they step up in intensity against stronger opponents. The pattern is clear: Utrecht compete against mid-table sides but collapse against the elite. This home fixture against the league’s lowest-ranked visitors should, on paper, suit their profile.

The State of Willem II

Willem II’s return to the Eredivisie has been punishing. John Stegeman’s team are winless in seven league matches, with two draws and five defeats. The recent run tells its own grim story: a 1-5 loss to Ajax, a 0-3 defeat to Excelsior, and a 0-1 loss to Fortuna Sittard. Willem II have scored just once in their last three outings. The 2-2 draw with Heerenveen and 1-1 draw with AZ showed they can be competitive, but converting that into wins has proven beyond them so far.

Head-to-Head

This fixture has been one-sided in recent years. Utrecht have won five of the last seven meetings between the clubs, including all three hosted at their own ground. The most recent encounter, in March 2025, saw Utrecht win 3-2 away in Tilburg. Only one of those seven meetings produced two goals or fewer in total, and Utrecht scored three or more in five of them. Willem II’s sole win in the sample came in May 2022 (3-0 at home). High-scoring affairs are the norm when these two meet.

👀 What to Watch

Utrecht’s defensive record against top sides has been catastrophic, but Willem II are not a top side. The key question is whether Willem II can generate enough attacking threat to exploit Utrecht’s defensive weaknesses, or whether their own goal-scoring drought (one goal in three games) continues. Utrecht’s ability to score freely against lower-ranked opponents, combined with the head-to-head trend of comfortable home wins, points toward a decisive home advantage. Watch for Willem II’s pressing intensity early on: if they sit deep and absorb, the historical pattern suggests Utrecht will eventually find the net multiple times.

🔮 Prediction

Our model gives Utrecht a 71% chance of winning, 20% for a draw and 9% for Willem II. Expected goals: 2.0–0.5.

The reasoning is straightforward. Utrecht’s struggles have come against elite opposition, not against sides in Willem II’s position. The head-to-head record at Utrecht’s ground (three wins from three) and Willem II’s inability to win any league match this season make a home victory the clear outcome. Willem II’s recent goal drought further reduces the likelihood of an upset. These are model projections, not a guarantee of outcome.

Prediction: Utrecht 2-0 Willem II

Practical Info

Kickoff: 12:15 CEST (Sun 11 Oct) / 11:15 BST (Sun 11 Oct) / 6:15 AM EDT (Sun 11 Oct). Venue: not confirmed. Where to watch: available via regional broadcast partners, check local listings.

FAQ

What time is Utrecht vs Willem II?: Kickoff is at 12:15 CEST (Sun 11 Oct), 11:15 BST (Sun 11 Oct), or 6:15 AM EDT (Sun 11 Oct).
Where is Utrecht vs Willem II being played?: The venue has not been confirmed yet.
Who won the last meeting between Utrecht and Willem II?: Utrecht won 3-2 at Willem II's ground on 9 March 2025.
What is the predicted score for Utrecht vs Willem II?: The predicted score is Utrecht 2-0 Willem II. Utrecht's strong home head-to-head record and Willem II's winless start to the season make a comfortable home win the most likely outcome.
Have Willem II won an Eredivisie match this season?: No. Willem II have two draws and five defeats from their opening seven league matches, collecting just two points.