FC Emmen vs Jong Utrecht: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Emmen prepare to host Utrecht-2 on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 under referee Ruperti, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Emmen, currently 15th in the standings with 30 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 19 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Utrecht-2, sitting 13th with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Emmen and Utrecht-2 have favored Emmen, with Utrecht-2 claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Over the past few seasons, Emmen have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Ajax-2, Emmen recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Unbehaun, Larsen, Mukeh, Sondergaard, Everink, Staring, Hojabrpour, Besuijen, Bakir, Amadin, Postema. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Utrecht-2's last outing came against De Graafschap, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gadellaa, Plantinga, Kloosterboer, Viereck, van der Wegen, El Arguioui, van Ommeren, Demircan, Dundas, Jensen, den Boggende. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Emmen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Emmen and Utrecht-2 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Emmen's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Utrecht-2's games average 4 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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