Kick-off: 20:00 (Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht, Netherlands)
Competition: UEFA Europa League – Third Qualifying Round, Second Leg
Match Overview
The Europa League soap opera continues tonight when FC Utrecht host Servette FC at the Stadion Galgenwaard in a make-or-break second leg. Having registered a 3–1 first-leg lead, the hosts are well-placed to reach the group stage, but Swiss visitors require a giant-killing to revive their European dreams.
You can watch the official UEFA match page for line-ups and stats here:
UEFA Europa League Fixtures & Results
Current Form & Momentum
Utrecht
- On a roll after four consecutive wins in all competitions.
- Highlight recent result: 4–0 Eredivisie victory over Heracles.
- Clinical in front of goal, scoring at least two goals in each of their last five matches.
More details on Utrecht's recent results here:
FC Utrecht – Recent Matches & Stats
Servette
- Season off to poor start, with Champions League qualifier elimination.
- Recent Swiss Super League record: loss to Young Boys and St. Gallen, draw with Grasshoppers.
- New manager Jocelyn Gourvennec in action for the first time tonight.
See Servette's recent fixtures here:
Servette FC – Match Schedule
Predicted Line-Ups
Utrecht (4-4-2): Barkas; El Karouani, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, Horemans; Zechiel, Engwanda, Onjena, Jensen; Cathline, Min.
Servette (4-2-3-1): Mall; Mazikou, Severin, Rouiller, Magnin; Baron, Cognat; Morandi, Antunes, Stevanović; Mráz.
For more tactical previews, visit:
Utrecht vs Servette – Expert Analysis & Predictions
Key Storylines
- Utrecht's Home Advantage: The Dutch team have been unstoppable at Galgenwaard, boasting a strong attacking record.
- Servette's Must-Win Mission: A two-goal deficit means they need to attack from the very first minute, and this could leave them exposed at the back.
- Gourvennec's Managerial Debut for Servette: Can new tactics turn Servette around?
Betting Odds & Predictions
- Utrecht win: 1.60
- Draw: 3.80
- Servette win: 5.20
- Over 2.5 goals and "Both Teams To Score" are popular bets for this game.
Compare the latest odds here:
Utrecht vs Servette Odds Comparison
Prediction: Utrecht 2–1 Servette (Aggregate: Utrecht 5–2)
Final Word
With the first-leg cushion, Utrecht are favorites to come out on top, but Servette's desperation may make for an open, exciting match. Goals, drama, and possible late drama in store for this Europa League tie.
For live score reports and post-match reaction, go to:
Live Scores – Utrecht vs Servette