On Monday, February 12, Utrecht II will be facing off against AZ II in an exciting match at the Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch stadium in Utrecht. The game, set to kick off at 19:00 (UTC), will be played in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie league. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. These two teams previously met in an intense match on August 14, 2023 in the Eerste Divisie, with AZ II coming out on top with a 1-0 victory.

In recent games, Utrecht II has faced a series of unfortunate losses and draws, with only 1 goal scored in their last 5 matches. Currently ranked at 17 in the standings, they have gathered 20 points from a total of 24 matches, with 4 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses under their belt. However, the team is fully prepared and equipped for their upcoming match, as they head in with a strong and healthy squad. Notably, goalkeeper K. Gadellaa has proven to be a formidable force at the Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch, successfully defending the home turf and keeping opponents from scoring in 6 matches out of 11 this season.

AZ II has been performing well as of late, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their previous 5 games. They have shown their prowess in scoring goals, netting a total of 9 goals in their last 5 matches. Unfortunately, they will be without H. Verhulst due to injury. Currently, AZ II is in 11th place in the standings, having obtained 35 points from 24 matches, with a record of 10 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. Keep an eye out for E. Poku, who has been in fantastic form, scoring 4 goals in the last 3 matches in all competitions. He is fit and eager to add to his impressive goal tally in the upcoming game.

In the past 7 games, the two clubs have recorded an average of 2.43 goals per match. In a total of 12 meetings, Utrecht II has claimed victory 4 times and drawn once, while AZ II has emerged victorious 7 times.

Situated only 30 miles apart, Utrecht II and AZ II are neighboring teams with a strong rivalry in the soccer world. This close proximity has the potential to ignite an intense and highly competitive match between these local foes.