Utrecht vs GO Ahead Eagles: prediction and stats
EredivisieRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 04:45 PM (UTC)Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
The Footlab model makes Utrecht the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for GO Ahead Eagles. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 21, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Utrecht vs GO Ahead Eagles?
A very open match: only 41 Elo points separate Utrecht (1,997) and GO Ahead Eagles (1,956).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Utrecht have 7 wins, 1 draws and 7 defeats; GO Ahead Eagles have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar(home) | 1-4 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Groningen(away) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Sevilla(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Cambuur(away) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 17, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Feyenoord(away) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Willem II(home) | 4-1 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Luton(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | OFI(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Lommel United(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Utrecht win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 GO Ahead Eagles win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Utrecht 2-0 GO Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie |
| Nov 30, 2025 | GO Ahead Eagles 2-2 Utrecht | Eredivisie |
| Apr 6, 2025 | GO Ahead Eagles 2-2 Utrecht | Eredivisie |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Utrecht 3-3 GO Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie |
| May 26, 2024 | Utrecht 1-2 GO Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Utrecht 2-1 GO Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: Utrecht vs GO Ahead Eagles on Mar 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Utrecht score 1.6 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; GO Ahead Eagles score 2.2 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 1.6 | 1.7 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| GO Ahead Eagles | 2.2 | 1.1 | 6 | 8/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Utrecht sit 14th in Eredivisie (0 points from 2 matches) and GO Ahead Eagles sit 3rd (4 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | GO Ahead Eagles | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Utrecht vs GO Ahead Eagles?
- The Footlab model makes Utrecht the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for GO Ahead Eagles.
- Where and when is Utrecht vs GO Ahead Eagles played?
- Utrecht vs GO Ahead Eagles is played on September 5, 2026 at 04:45 PM (UTC) at Stadion Galgenwaard, in the Eredivisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.