Heerenveen vs Utrecht: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Heerenveen prepare to host Utrecht on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 16:45 under referee Van der Laan, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Heerenveen, currently 8th in the standings with 31 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 17 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Utrecht, sitting 10th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Heerenveen and Utrecht have favored Utrecht, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Zwolle, Heerenveen recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Klaverboer, Zagaritis, Willemsen, Kersten, Braude, Linday, van Overeem, Oyen, Meerveld, Rivera, Nordas. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Utrecht's last outing came against Groningen, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Barkas, El Karouani, van der Hoorn, Didden, Vesterlund, Zechiel, Engwanda, Cathline, De Wit, Alarcon, Stepanov. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Heerenveen are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Utrecht are likely to mirror that shape. 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: Heerenveen's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Utrecht's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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