Utrecht 2-0 NAC Breda: Result, Stats and Lineups, 2 May 2026
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Final Result
Utrecht
2 : 0
[0-0]
NACBreda
- 86'D. de WitJ. Karlsson
- 90+9'A. BlakeD. Min
- 35'M. Nassoh
- 40'M. Balard
- 82'D. Bielica
65%Possession35%
12Shots on Target1
8Corners4
0
Yellow Cards0
Red CardsMatch details
8Corners4
Substitutions
- 46'J. Karlsson↔M. EerdhuijzenUtrecht
- 65'S. Haller↔A. StepanovUtrecht
- 66'A. Blake↔A. AlarconUtrecht
- 72'M. Soumano↔A. AyewNAC Breda
- 72'R. Hillen↔C. ValeriusNAC Breda
- 74'S. Horemans↔N. VesterlundUtrecht
- 81'J. Candelaria↔L. HoltbyNAC Breda
- 89'D. Min↔D. de WitUtrecht
- 90'R. Paula↔E. MahmutovicNAC Breda
- 90'B. Ghalidi↔M. BalardNAC Breda
- 90+4'C. Bozdogan↔Y. CathlineUtrecht
- 90+5'P. Reulen↔K. SowahNAC Breda
Match Feed
Commentary
90'
Adrian Blake (goals)
82'
Daniel Bielica (yellowcards)
34'
Mohamed Nassoh (var)
Match Info
VenueStadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
RefereeAlex Bos, Netherlands
Added Time H1+5 min
Added Time H2+7 min
Match Statistics
28Total Shots9
11Shots on Target1
10Shots off Target7
7Blocked Shots1
19Shots in Box7
503Passes264
443Accurate Passes181
8Corners4
12Fouls13
1Offsides0
0Yellow Cards2
1Saves9
Recent Form
Utrecht
WLWDL
Breda
Injury Report
Utrecht
V. Jensen(Knee Injury)
N. Ohio(Knee Injury)
K. Paredes(Knee Injury)
A. Engwanda(Hamstring Injury)
O. Agougil(Health problems)
M. Jonathans(Knee Injury)
Breda
None known
League Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +20 | 20 | |
| 2 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +16 | 19 | |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 | |
| 4 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 | |
| 5 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 15 | |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 14 | |
| 7 | Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 14 | |
| 8 | G.A. Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 11 | |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 | |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Player Statistics
Utrecht
Dani de Wit
Top scorer · 1
Adrian Blake
Top scorer · 1
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonzo Engwanda | 578 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Siebe Horemans | 450 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Dani de Wit © | 446 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Vasilis Barkas © | 426 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yoann Cathline | 371 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Blake | 291 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Matisse Didden | 255 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Substitutions
46'J. Karlsson↔M. Eerdhuijzen
65'S. Haller↔A. Stepanov
66'A. Blake↔A. Alarcon
72'M. Soumano↔A. Ayew
72'R. Hillen↔C. Valerius
74'S. Horemans↔N. Vesterlund
81'J. Candelaria↔L. Holtby
89'D. Min↔D. de Wit
90'R. Paula↔E. Mahmutovic
90'B. Ghalidi↔M. Balard
90+4'C. Bozdogan↔Y. Cathline
90+5'P. Reulen↔K. Sowah
Injuries & Doubts
V. Jensen
Knee Injury
N. Ohio
Knee Injury
K. Paredes
Knee Injury
A. Engwanda
Hamstring Injury
O. Agougil
Health problems
M. Jonathans
Knee Injury
A. Stepanov
Ankle Injury
Head to Head
Utrecht
2
Draws
1
3 played
NAC Breda
0
67%0%
Previous Meetings
02.05.2026Eredivisie
Utrecht
2 - 0
NAC Breda14.12.2025Eredivisie
NAC Breda
1 - 1
Utrecht01.03.2025Eredivisie
Utrecht
1 - 0
NAC BredaFinal Result
Utrecht
2 : 0
[0-0]
NACBreda
- 86'D. de WitJ. Karlsson
- 90+9'A. BlakeD. Min
- 35'M. Nassoh
- 40'M. Balard
- 82'D. Bielica
65%Possession35%
12Shots on Target1
8Corners4
0
Yellow Cards0
Red CardsMatch details
8Corners4
Substitutions
- 46'J. Karlsson↔M. EerdhuijzenUtrecht
- 65'S. Haller↔A. StepanovUtrecht
- 66'A. Blake↔A. AlarconUtrecht
- 72'M. Soumano↔A. AyewNAC Breda
- 72'R. Hillen↔C. ValeriusNAC Breda
- 74'S. Horemans↔N. VesterlundUtrecht
- 81'J. Candelaria↔L. HoltbyNAC Breda
- 89'D. Min↔D. de WitUtrecht
- 90'R. Paula↔E. MahmutovicNAC Breda
- 90'B. Ghalidi↔M. BalardNAC Breda
- 90+4'C. Bozdogan↔Y. CathlineUtrecht
- 90+5'P. Reulen↔K. SowahNAC Breda
Contents
Our Prediction
Analytical modeling predicts a Utrecht victory (62% probability). A projected scoreline of 3-1 or 2-0 is statistically consistent with current offensive efficiency ratings.
Top scorelines3-12-0
Match Facts
- Competition
- Eredivisie
- Date
- Sat 2 May
- Kick-off
- 15:30
- Stadium
- Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
- Capacity
- 24,426
- Table Position
- Utrecht 13
Match Preview
Utrecht hosts NAC Breda in an Eredivisie encounter that highlights the league's offensive dynamism. Utrecht has refined their 4-3-3 system to focus on high-volume crossing and rapid lateral ball circulation. NAC Breda, currently focused on defensive stabilization, has adopted a more reactive 5-3-2 block away from home to neutralize high-possession teams. Performance data indicates that Utrecht averages 15.2 shots per game at home, with a strong emphasis on localized overloads in the attacking half. For NAC Breda, the tactical priority is exploiting Utrecht's high defensive line through vertical long-balls. The match atmosphere is anticipated to be vibrant, with the hosts looking to solidify their European playoff positioning. Analysts expect a game defined by Utrecht's territorial dominance and NAC Breda's effectiveness in counter-attacking transition phases.
Expect a methodical territorial battle. Utrecht will monopolize possession, while NAC Breda remains focused on maintaining defensive shape and looking for isolated transition moments.
Utrecht averages 1.9 goals per home match.NAC Breda has kept a clean sheet in only 20% of away games.The average shot volume for this fixture historically is 25.0.Utrecht wins an average of 6.5 corners per game.
Utrecht possesses elite ball retention in the middle third and a high rate of successful final-third entries. NAC Breda demonstrates strength in defensive clearances but lacks the creative depth to sustain pressure against top-tier backlines.
High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Utrecht's use of overlapping full-backs to bypass NAC's 5-3-2. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Utrecht's susceptibility to long-balls behind the high line. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Utrecht introduces fresh wingers late to target tired defensive flanks.
Injuries & Doubts
Utrecht
V. Jensen
Knee Injury
N. Ohio
Knee Injury
K. Paredes
Knee Injury
A. Engwanda
Hamstring Injury
O. Agougil
Health problems
M. Jonathans
Knee Injury
NAC Breda
None known
Form and Head to Head
Utrecht
WLWDL
NAC Breda
Head-to-head records favor Utrecht at the Galgenwaard, where they have secured victories in four of the last five meetings. NAC Breda has historically struggled to contain Utrecht's wide-area rotations.
Key Stats
Average xG: 2.45Goals per Match: 3.0Shots per Game: 26.0
Cards and Corners
StatUtrechtNAC Breda
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
8
3
Discipline metrics suggest a moderate card count, with 2 yellow cards projected for each side. Corner volume will be high, favoring the home side due to their high cross frequency.
Verdict
Utrecht's technical superiority and home form make them clear favorites. While NAC Breda's defensive block will provide resistance, the volume of chances created by the hosts should eventually lead to a comfortable victory. Key takeaway: Expect home territorial dominance.
FAQ
Will Utrecht win comfortably?+
Yes, statistical models give Utrecht a 62% win probability based on their superior xG and historical home form.
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