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De Graafschap vs Jong FC Utrecht: lineups

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De Graafschap 19 · 8 points
Jong FC Utrecht 20 · 7 points

Predicted lineups De Graafschap vs Jong FC Utrecht

De Graafschap 4-3-3
1 Wieggers
16 Martens
15 Kok
3 Besselink
2 Wieckhoff
23 Diemers
21 Symons
8 Warmerdam
11 Mero
40 Kwint
10 de Jong

Predicted lineup for De Graafschap: Wieggers, Martens, Kok, Besselink, Wieckhoff, Diemers, Symons, Warmerdam, Mero, Kwint, de Jong

Jong FC Utrecht 4-3-3
33 Gadellaa
14 Kloosterboer
5 Plantinga
3 Schuldes
2 Sbai
8 Laaouina
10 Ghaddari
6 Kooy
11 Omorowa
9 den Boggende
47 Owen

Predicted lineup for Jong FC Utrecht: Gadellaa, Kloosterboer, Plantinga, Schuldes, Sbai, Laaouina, Ghaddari, Kooy, Omorowa, den Boggende, Owen

De Graafschap

De Graafschap will look to continue their recent improvement against bottom side Jong FC Utrecht. Thomas Duivenvoorden's team followed a 1-0 victory over FC Den Bosch with a 2-2 draw away to FC Eindhoven. They nevertheless remain 19th in the table, making a home victory particularly important.

Duivenvoorden is expected to make three changes. Thomas Kok should come into central defence, while Toivo Mero returns on the left after international duty with Finland Under-21. Kyano Kwint is likely to be preferred to Julian Kania as the centre-forward. Kwint made an impact from the bench against FC Eindhoven and scored to put De Graafschap temporarily 2-1 ahead. Mark Diemers remains an important presence in midfield.

Jong FC Utrecht

Jong FC Utrecht travel to De Vijverberg sitting bottom of the table, although their young side have already shown that their league position does not tell the full story. They have recorded notable victories away to NAC Breda and at home to Jong Ajax, beating the Amsterdam youngsters 6-1.

Mark Otten again has a youthful team capable of playing without much pressure. Kevin Gadellaa is expected to start in goal, while Emmanuel Chigozie Owen and Richie Omorowa provide pace and running power further forward. Jong Utrecht will look to play through De Graafschap's pressure and exploit the space available in transition.

Injuries and suspensions

De Graafschap

  • Clint Leemans Knee trouble Unavailable
  • Jason Meerstadt Ankle injury Unavailable

Jong FC Utrecht

All players available.

Which English players could feature in De Graafschap vs Jong FC Utrecht?

1 player
  • Emeka Adeile Jong FC Utrecht Doubtful Started 1 of 9 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

De Graafschap

  1. Julian Kania 4 goals 0 assists
  2. Fedde de Jong 1 goals 3 assists
  3. Donny Warmerdam 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Bjorn van Zijl 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Toivo Mero 0 goals 2 assists

Jong FC Utrecht

  1. Emmanuel C. Owen 5 goals 0 assists
  2. Bjorn Menzo 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Massien Ghaddari 2 goals 2 assists
  4. Noa Dundas 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Jamie Schuldes 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

De Graafschap

Player Starts Min. Form
Ties Wieggers 5/5 450 solid
Rowan Besselink 5/5 444 mixed
Donny Warmerdam 5/5 435 solid
Nolan Martens 5/5 431 mixed
Kaya Symons 5/5 402 poor
Fedde de Jong 4/5 387 solid
Gijs Bolk 3/4 342 poor
Julian Kania 5/5 320 solid

Jong FC Utrecht

Player Starts Min. Form
Wessel Kooy 5/5 450 solid
Massien Ghaddari 5/5 447 strong
Viggo Plantinga 5/5 435 poor
Jamie Schuldes 5/5 428 mixed
Yousri Sbai 4/5 392 solid
Emmanuel C. Owen 5/5 358 strong
Driss Laaouina 5/5 350 solid
Bjorn Menzo 3/5 344 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.72 1.46
  • Predicted goals3.8
  • Both teams to score88%
  • Over 2.5 goals88%
  • Corners9.3

Team comparison

GRA home Per match JUT away
0.75 Points 0.75
1.25 Goals for 1.50
2.75 Goals against 2.00
1.72 xG for 1.46
1.98 xG against 2.02
4.8 Corners 4.5
LLLW Home and away form LLLW

De Graafschap vs Jong FC Utrecht: head-to-head record

18 previous meetings
10 De Graafschap 6 draws 2 Jong FC Utrecht
  • Goals per match3.39
  • Both teams scored67%
  • Over 2.5 goals61%
  • Feb 2026 De Graafschap 1 - 0 Jong FC Utrecht
  • Dec 2025 Jong FC Utrecht 2 - 3 De Graafschap
  • Jan 2025 Jong FC Utrecht 1 - 1 De Graafschap
  • Aug 2024 De Graafschap 2 - 2 Jong FC Utrecht
  • May 2024 De Graafschap 2 - 2 Jong FC Utrecht
  • Nov 2023 Jong FC Utrecht 2 - 0 De Graafschap
  • Jan 2023 Jong FC Utrecht 1 - 1 De Graafschap
  • Oct 2022 De Graafschap 2 - 0 Jong FC Utrecht
  • Dec 2021 Jong FC Utrecht 0 - 2 De Graafschap
  • Sep 2021 De Graafschap 2 - 2 Jong FC Utrecht

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for De Graafschap vs Jong FC Utrecht be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for De Graafschap against Jong FC Utrecht?

De Graafschap are without Clint Leemans (knee trouble) and Jason Meerstadt (ankle injury).

What formation do De Graafschap play?

De Graafschap have used a 4-3-3 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

What formation do Jong FC Utrecht play?

Jong FC Utrecht have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

How did the last meeting between De Graafschap and Jong FC Utrecht finish?

On 20 February 2026, De Graafschap vs Jong FC Utrecht finished 1-0.

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