Jong Utrecht vs Maastricht Match Preview

Jong Utrecht is ranked in 20th place at the bottom of the table with just 6 points and comes in a bad form after losing the last five duels in a row. They have been just awful this season and it can be seen even in the difference with the second worst team as Helmond has collected 15 points and has a better goal difference.

They have scored only 9 goals in 14 games while conceding a total of 26 goals. This makes them the worst offensive side in the league and the third-worst defensive side. In fact their only win this season came against Helmond while at home. In the last five matches they have scored just one goal while conceding 10 times, averaging two goals per game. At home they even failed to score in any of the last three encounters.

Maastricht, on the other side, is ranked in 3rd place with 30 points and comes in a great run as they collected four wins and a draw over the last five matches. It seems like they are one of the serious contenders for securing a promotion ticket to play Eredivisie football next season. Currently they sit 2 points behind the 2nd spot and in case of a win here they could climb in ranks and shorten the distance even with Heracles.

With 29 goals scored so far, Maastricht has one of the best offensive sides in the league and in the last five matches they have scored a total of nine goals averaging almost two goals per game. On the road, they had a slow start with a draw and two losses over the first three duels but now they have won the last three in a row. They have two players who are doing very good as Kostons and Steuckers have 5 goals - 5 assists each.

In conclusion, I think Maastricht could win this game or get at least a draw. Until now they have lost just twice and that was against teams ranked at the top spots in the play off zone. I just do not see how they could lose against such a poor rival. Jong Utrecht lacks the quality to compete even in the second division and I doubt they will do better than in the past duels.