Jong Utrecht vs Venlo: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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

Utrecht-2, currently 12th in the standings with 33 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 20 points from 14 home 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.

VV Venlo, sitting 11th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Utrecht-2 and VV Venlo have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against De Graafschap, Utrecht-2 recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.

VV Venlo's last outing came against FC Oss, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system.

Looking ahead, Utrecht-2 are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while VV Venlo are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. 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: Utrecht-2's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. VV Venlo's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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