Utrecht vs Volendam
Eredivisie
Sunday
4th February 2024
Stadion Galgenwaard
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Eredivisie fixture between Utrecht and Volendam.
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Utrecht form analysis
Utreg started this run dominantly by winning 2-0 away at Go Ahead Eagles, summer signings Jensen and Ramselaar both scoring impressive goals showcasing attacking threat. They built confidence despite surrendering the lead at home next game in tight 1-1 draw against RKC Waalwijk, responding well after Kramer’s equalizing penalty through second half control if not the winner. This solidity continued during hard fought goalless draw away to struggling Vitesse.
However defensive issues then surfaced during entertaining 1-1 home draw against title chasing PSV – claiming deserved lead through Bakayoko before capitulating after the break, fortunate Boussaid’s instant leveler proved enough to claim a point. Their struggles continued after surrendering control away to Excelsior during another 1-1 draw last game, habitually falling behind through sloppy defending before weakly rallying through Toornstra. So while vibrant bursts highlight attacking potential including new signings, Ron Jans’ side must address fluctuating intensity between and within games allowing winning positions to slip if they are to push top sides consistently.
Volendam form analysis
Volendam started inconsistently, showing spirit before ultimately outclassed 3-1 at Feyenoord despite Zeefuik temporarily equalizing. Building confidence, they impressed winning 2-1 away at Heerenveen next match – Ould-Chikh and livewire Zeefuik both scoring before holding on despite late rally. Hopes of push on were quashed however after surprisingly lifeless 1-0 home defeat by Almere City in next game, failing to recover after conceding early to Robinet strike against the run of play.
Their stuttering form continued during dour 1-1 home draw against Heracles, wastefully surrendering early advantage earned through Zeefuik before scraping a point despite control. Volendam then slumped to disappointing 1-0 loss away at Fortuna Sittard last time out, causing mounting pressure on boss Wim Jonk. So while vibrant attackers like Zeefuik showed promise early on, struggles in both boxes left Volendam prone to twists of fortune game-to-game. Addressing increasing vulnerability and lack of emergency response when behind is now vital if they are to pull clear of danger in season’s second half.
