FC Utrecht have failed to win their last 7 away matches (Eredivisie). FC Utrecht have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Eredivisie).
Emmen host Utrecht at De Oude Meerdijk on Saturday evening. The last Eredivisie meeting between the clubs saw Emmen run out 1-0 winners at Stadion Galgenwaard in February 2021. Sergio Peña scored the games only goal. In the previous round of fixtures Utrecht were held to a goalless draw against Cambuur at home, leaving them in ninth on two points after two matches played. So far Utrecht's leading man this season has been Bas Dost, who has bagged two goals to date. As for Emmen they currently sit in 14th with one point. That point came last time out when they played out a 1-1 draw with RKC Waalwijk at home. Lucas Bernadou and Ole Romeny have been Emmen's most productive pair. Both have netted once across the opening two matchdays. Bernadou has opened the scoring on one occasion. In their only game on the road this season, Utrecht played out a draw with RKC Waalwijk. They will be seeking to end a seven-match away winless streak (four draws and three losses). Utrecht haven't picked up an away since February 27 against Heerenveen. 1:2
Kyan van Dorp, Lorenzo Burnet, Maikel Kieftenbeld and Mart Lieder are missing for Emmen this weekend. Head coach Dick Lukkien is expected to make few changes from last time out. Fernando Pacheco and Mark Diemers are pushing for starts. Utrecht head into matchday three without Mike van der Hoorn, Tommy St. Jago, Ramon Hendriks, Django Warmerdam, Bart Ramselaar and Sander van de Streek. Ruben Kluivert, Albert Lottin, Can Bozdogan, Moussa Sylla and Anastasios Douvikas could all come into Henk Fraser's starting lineup after last weekend's goalless draw against Cambuur.