Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates NAC Breda at 47% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda encounter.
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Match Analysis
Jong Utrecht host NAC Breda at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 30. Kick-off is scheduled for Monday 15 March 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Jong Utrecht stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L L L W D. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 2.10 conceded. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Jong Utrecht, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Jong Utrecht at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch this season: 4W 1D 5L from 10 home games — 1.30 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, NAC Breda have recorded 5W 3D 2L from 10 outings — 1.80 PPG. Last five: W W D W D. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.30. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for NAC Breda, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Eerste Divisie this season, NAC Breda have posted 4W 4D 2L from 10 away outings — 1.60 PPG. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour NAC Breda — 0.70 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.80 vs 1.10). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Jong Utrecht register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant matches, NAC Breda in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 3 wins apiece for Jong Utrecht, 2 for NAC Breda and 2 shared spoils from 7 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 7 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.3 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 11 Sep 2026, ended 3–2 with Jong Utrecht winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Jong Utrecht in-play tendencies (48 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
NAC Breda in-play tendencies (48 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Jong Utrecht 69% and NAC Breda 52% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Jong Utrecht 67% | NAC Breda 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Jong Utrecht 1.48 xG and NAC Breda 1.92 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Jong Utrecht attack 1.036 / defence 1.269 | NAC Breda attack 0.956 / defence 0.802. League average goals — home 1.786 / away 1.583. Data: 52 Jong Utrecht games / 14 NAC Breda games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 29% | Draw 24% | NAC Breda 47%. Fair-value odds: Jong Utrecht 3.45 | Draw 4.17 | NAC Breda 2.13. NAC Breda hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 67% | Total xG 3.40. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.40 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 67% reflects that both xG figures (1.48 / 1.92) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is NAC Breda at 47% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on NAC Breda offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.40 combined xG gives a 66% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.3 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 67% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Jong Utrecht 70% | NAC Breda 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch • Kick-off: Monday 15 Mar 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 29% | Draw 24% | NAC Breda 47% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 67% | xG Jong Utrecht 1.48 / NAC Breda 1.92 • Poisson strength factors: Jong Utrecht attack 1.036 / def 1.269 | NAC Breda attack 0.956 / def 0.802 | league avg home 1.786 / away 1.583 • Poisson stance: NAC Breda (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.48
Jong Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
1.92
NAC Breda xG
67%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda kick off?
Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Monday 15 March 2027 at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.
Where is Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda being played?
The match is being played at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.
What competition is Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda part of?
Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda?
Our statistical model gives Jong Utrecht a 29% chance of winning, NAC Breda a 47% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making NAC Breda the favourite.
Will both teams score in Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda will score (BTTS).
Will Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda?
Record (7 meetings): Jong Utrecht 3W | Draws 2 | NAC Breda 2W.
What form are Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda in?
Jong Utrecht (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-L-W-D. NAC Breda (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Jong Utrecht's attacking strength (1.04x league average) is weighed against NAC Breda's defensive record (0.80x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.48. The same calculation in reverse, NAC Breda's attack versus Jong Utrecht's defence, projects 1.92 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 52/14 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.7%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.1%), 2-1 (7.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
NAC Breda Win
29%
3.42
24%
4.25
47%
2.12
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.1%
Away win
2 – 1
7.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.48
Jong Utrecht xG
Total xG
3.40
1.92
NAC Breda xG
3.42
29%
Home win
4.25
24%
Draw
2.12
47%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
26%
Over 4.5
3.85
74%
Under 4.5
1.35
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.50
33%
BTTS No
3.00
Clean Sheet
15%
6.82
23%
4.41
Win to Nil
4%
23.33
11%
9.34
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 4.9 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| 2 | 3.7 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.7%.
How many goals are Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda expected to score?
The model projects 1.48 expected goals for Jong Utrecht and 1.92 for NAC Breda, a combined total of 3.40.
How confident is the prediction model for Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Jong Utrecht come into this having played 48 games, going 14W 11D 23L for 1.10 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-W-D. The sample for Jong Utrecht is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, NAC Breda sit at 1.12 PPG from 48 outings (13W 15D 20L), a run that reads W-W-D-W-D across their last five. The sample for NAC Breda is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Jong Utrecht on 1.10 PPG, NAC Breda on 1.12. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Jong Utrecht's home form reads 9W 5D 10L across 24 games on their own ground, a 1.33 PPG return.
Away from home, NAC Breda have taken 1.00 points per game from 24 outings (5W 9D 10L).
Goals in Recent Form
Jong Utrecht are averaging 1.54 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game recently; NAC Breda are on 1.25 scored and 1.62 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Jong Utrecht have seen both teams score in 69% of their recent games.
Last 48 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Jong Utrecht
Blended
NAC Breda
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda in coming into this match?
Jong Utrecht have gone 14W 11D 23L in their last 48 games (1.10 PPG), while NAC Breda have gone 13W 15D 20L in their last 48 (1.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Jong Utrecht at home or NAC Breda away?
Jong Utrecht's home record (1.33 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Jong Utrecht at home: 1.33 PPG; NAC Breda away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
7 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. The two were last together as recently as 11 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 20 Feb 2023, when Jong Utrecht won 4-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Jong Utrecht's record when hosting NAC Breda specifically: 2W 1D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
3
Jong Utrecht
2
Draws
2
NAC Breda
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda?
From 7 meetings on record, Jong Utrecht have won 3, NAC Breda have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda last play each other?
They last met on 11 September 2026, when NAC Breda 2-3 Jong Utrecht.
Who has won more matches between Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda?
Jong Utrecht have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Jong Utrecht are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
NAC Breda are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Jong Utrecht 71%, NAC Breda 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 75% for Jong Utrecht and 62% for NAC Breda. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 58% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: NAC Breda in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Jong Utrecht home games / NAC Breda away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Jong Utrecht play NAC Breda?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 71% of Jong Utrecht's games and 54% of NAC Breda's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Jong Utrecht vs NAC Breda usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 75% of Jong Utrecht's matches and 62% of NAC Breda's.
Do Jong Utrecht and NAC Breda tend to score early?
Jong Utrecht have had a goal before half-time in 83% of their recent matches, NAC Breda in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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