Utrecht take on the visitors Zenit Petersburg at “Stadion Galgenwaard” in in the first-leg match of the Qualification final round of the UEFA Europa League. The game will be played in Utrecht on Wednesday, August 16th.
Despite the fact that the Dutch Eredivisie only began, Utrecht have played already five encounters in a new season. In the UEFA Europa League the Dutch knocked out Valletta 0:0, 3:1 and Lech Poznan 0:0, 2:2. And got lopsided 3:0 triumph over Den Haag in the opening round of the Eredivisie. Utrecht is the home team as they recorded nine victories, three draws and a single defeat in 13 matches at their own turf.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Zenit Petersburg actively perform in the Russian Premier League and after five gameweeks Roberto Mancini’s side is leading in the table with 13 points earned and 11-3 goal difference. In the Eurocups the Russians knocked out Israeli Yehuda 2:0, 0:1 whereby they have been beaten at the home ground. In regard to the club’s results on the road, Zenit Petersburg have not been defeated at away fields since the 16th of April across eight consecutive clashes covering seven wins and one draw.
The Dutch and the Russians have never met before. All book-makers as one see the wealthy Russians as the favourites of the upcoming battle, however, I do not believe that the hosts will give up easily in face of their supporters. Thus, I will prefer to take the Dutch with positive Asian handicap as at least there will be no bet while the hosting even will be able to beat inconsistent Zenit Petersburg.
Prediction for the match: Utrecht to win with +1.0 Asian handicap.
