Utrecht v Heerenveen prediction
Team pages: Utrecht · Heerenveen · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Utrecht v Heerenveen, Eredivisie on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Utrecht host Heerenveen in the Eredivisie on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Utrecht are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Heerenveen, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 10 of Utrecht’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Utrecht have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 2.29 and conceding 2.29. Utrecht have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Utrecht have conceded 26 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Eight of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in five of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Heerenveen have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.71. Heerenveen have scored 15 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Heerenveen have conceded 11 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs.
Utrecht (11th) and Heerenveen (eighth) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Utrecht the stronger side, 41 rating points above Heerenveen (Utrecht 1698, Heerenveen 1657, after at least 315 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 21 May 2026, finished Utrecht 3–2 Heerenveen.
Team news
Predicted Utrecht XI (3-4-3): V. Barkas, S. Horemans, M. Didden, N. Panagiotou, D. van den Berg, D. de Wit, A. Zagré, N. Vesterlund, Y. Cathline, A. Stepanov, M. Broholm — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, A. Stepanov (4.6 per match over three appearances, three goals) and Dani de Wit (4.0 per match over nine appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Utrecht’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Utrecht (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dani de Wit averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 775 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Heerenveen XI (4-2-3-1): B. Klaverboer, V. Zagaritis, M. Willemsen, S. Kersten, O. Braude, J. Trenskow, M. Rivera, N. Courtens, M. Linday, R. Meerveld, D. Vente — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Jacob Trenskow (5.1 per match over nine appearances, four goals and two assists) and Oliver Braude (4.1 per match over eight appearances, two goals) have been Heerenveen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Heerenveen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jacob Trenskow averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 778 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last nine appearances. Oliver Braude averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 678 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Eredivisie · Stadion Galgenwaard
- Head-to-head (last 6): Utrecht 3 · draws 3 · Heerenveen 0 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Utrecht 2W 1D 2L · Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L
Utrecht v Heerenveen (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Utrecht for / against | Line | Heerenveen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.13 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.25 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.75 for · 18.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.38 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 7.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.25 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 16.25 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.88 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Utrecht
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. van Duijn n 8 | 34.1 | 3 | 0.7 | — |
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 2.9 | 3.3 | — |
| M. Didden n 8 | 74.4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | — |
| M. Broholm n 8 | 39.6 | 2 | 2.8 | — |
| A. Zagré n 8 | 81.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Y. Cathline n 8 | 62.8 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| Ángel Alarcón n 8 | 63.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Artem Stepanov n 8 | 66.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| A. Stepanov n 8 | 71.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Cathline n 8 | 62.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Blake n 8 | 31 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Stepanov n 8 | 71.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Artem Stepanov n 8 | 66.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ángel Alarcón n 8 | 63.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. van den Berg n 8 | 54.4 | 2.7 |
| P. Kloosterboer n 3 | 24.7 | 2.4 |
| A. Zagré n 8 | 81.5 | 2.2 |
| M. Broholm n 8 | 39.6 | 2 |
| S. Horemans n 8 | 81.9 | 1.9 |
Heerenveen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Brouwers n 8 | 29.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
| D. Proper n 8 | 56.6 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| Roberts Uldriķis n 8 | 34.5 | 2 | 1 | — |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 1.9 | 3.7 | — |
| L. Smans n 8 | 49.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rivera n 8 | 67.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 83.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Roberts Uldriķis n 8 | 34.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 86.9 | 1.9 | 1 |
| L. Oyen n 8 | 24.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Oyen n 8 | 24.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| L. Smans n 8 | 49.4 | 0 | 0.9 |
| J. Trenskow n 8 | 86.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| M. Rivera n 8 | 67.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Egbring n 8 | 30.5 | 3.3 |
| M. Farji n 8 | 24.3 | 2.8 |
| H. Petrov n 8 | 25.3 | 2.7 |
| S. Kersten n 8 | 85.4 | 2.4 |
| O. Braude n 8 | 84.8 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Klaverboer n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Utrecht v Heerenveen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-21 Utrecht 3–2 Heerenveen
- 2026-02-01 Heerenveen 1–1 Utrecht
- 2025-09-28 Utrecht 2–2 Heerenveen
- 2025-03-30 Utrecht 2–0 Heerenveen
- 2024-08-17 Heerenveen 1–1 Utrecht
- 2024-04-07 Heerenveen 2–3 Utrecht
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Utrecht and Heerenveen?
- In their last 6 meetings, Utrecht won 3, Heerenveen won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Utrecht and Heerenveen?
- Recent form — Utrecht 2W 1D 2L; Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L.
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