Michael Silberbauer is still in charge of FC Utrecht when they make the trip to NEC Nijmegen later this weekend. His side had a very comfortable lead over the other teams outside the top seven but they need to get back to strong form to see out the season for a place in Europe. I think NEC Nijmegen shouldn't pose too much troubles for FC Utrecht and my best pick is an away win or draw for the following reasons;

FIRST REASON

FC Utrecht is easily a top five team in the league looking at their starting XI. They have a team better than NEC Nijmegen in all positions and they have enough quality to salvage at least a point from this game. FC Utrecht's attack has produced almost ten goals more than NEC Nijmegen in the league and they also have the better personnel at the back. FC Utrecht's quality has come handy quite a few times this season with big results against PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar this year. They have one of the most exciting attacks in ten Eredivisie and I'm very sure they would put in a good display once again.

SECOND REASON

NEC Nijmegen has not won any of their last six meetings against FC Utrecht. There has been a shift in power between these two teams as FC Utrecht has overseen some development over the last few seasons from board level and they aren't a relegation threatened team again. FC Utrecht has won four of the last six meetings against NEC Nijmegen but their recent record at this venue is good news for punters looking to bet on FC Utrecht. The last two matches between these two teams at this stadium ended in 3-0 wins for FC Utrecht. They are still a very good side and I expect them to get the win once again or get a valuable point that keeps them in the driving seat for a top seven spot.

FC Utrecht is facing a favorite opponent on Sunday and they would be looking to make this count. I'm predicting this game to end in an away win or draw in favor of FC Utrecht.

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迈克尔·西尔伯鲍尔仍将执教乌得勒支，他们将在本周末迎战NEC奈梅亨。他的球队曾经轻松领先于其他七名之外的球队，但他们需要回到强劲的状态，才能在赛季结束后获得一个欧洲席位。我认为NEC奈梅亨不应该给乌得勒支带来太多麻烦，我的最佳选择是客场获胜或平局，原因如下:

第一个原因

从首发阵容来看，乌得勒支很容易跻身联赛前五。他们在所有位置上都比NEC奈梅亨强，他们有足够的实力在这场比赛中至少挽回一分。乌得勒支的进攻比NEC奈梅亨在联赛中多进了近10个球，他们在后防线上也有更好的人员配备。乌得勒支本赛季在对阵埃因霍温和阿尔克马尔的比赛中都取得了不错的成绩。他们的进攻是十场比赛中最令人兴奋的，我相信他们会再一次展现出精彩的表现。

第二个原因

NEC奈梅亨在最近6次对阵乌得勒支的比赛中没有赢过一场。这两支球队之间的实力已经发生了变化，因为乌得勒支在过去几个赛季从董事会层面监督了一些发展，他们不再是一支有降级威胁的球队。乌得勒支在过去六次对阵NEC奈梅亨的比赛中赢了四场，但他们最近在这个球场的战绩对于希望押注乌得勒支的球迷来说是个好消息。这两支球队在这个球场进行的最近两场比赛都以乌得勒支3-0获胜。他们仍然是一支非常优秀的球队，我希望他们能再次取得胜利，或者拿到一个有价值的积分，让他们保持在前七的主导地位。

乌得勒支在周日将面对一个他们最喜欢的对手，他们希望能在这一场比赛中取胜。我预测这场比赛将以乌得勒支客场获胜或平局告终。