Eredivisie · 2026

FC Twente vs FC Utrecht · Eredivisie

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
21.83
Expected goals
2.161.54
Shots
21.711.7
Possession
61%43.8%

30-second read

What the record shows

One pattern stands out in the record: FC Twente's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines. The next-strongest reading is weaker: FC Twente have recorded the higher season possession share. Limitation: At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

FC Twente show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

FC Twente's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

21.7 shots/match ▲ShotsFC Twente · FC Utrecht11.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricFC TwenteFC UtrechtBaseline
Shots21.7 shots/match11.7 shots/match14.2 shots/match
Shots against9.83 shots/match17.8 shots/match16.1 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

FC Twente's recent record differs from the season

weak

FC Twente's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.

2.4 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season2 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for2.4 goals/match2 goals/match1.92 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

FC Utrecht have a visible away split

weak

FC Utrecht's away-only shot average is above their full-season average.

14 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season11.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots14 shots/match11.7 shots/match14.2 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: FC Twente favored in 12 of 13 directional metrics · FC Utrecht in 1

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

FC Twente6 matchesFC Utrecht6 matches
2 goals/match ▲Goals scored6/61.83 goals/match
0.83 goals/match ▲Goals allowed6/63.17 goals/match
2.16 xG/match ▲Expected goals6/61.54 xG/match
21.7 shots/match ▲Shots6/611.7 shots/match
8 shots/match ▲Shots on target6/64.33 shots/match
61% ●Possession6/643.8%
7.67 corners/match ●Corners6/63.33 corners/match
10 fouls/matchFouls6/616.3 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

2FC Twente
1Draws
2FC Utrecht
FC Twente — FC Utrecht · Eredivisie0–2
FC Utrecht — FC Twente · KNVB Beker1–2
FC Utrecht — FC Twente · Eredivisie1–1
FC Twente — FC Utrecht · Eredivisie2–0
FC Utrecht — FC Twente · Eredivisie2–1

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples6 / 6home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness36 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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