Urk vs Katwijk Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 12/01/2023
Urk vs Katwijk Odds and Predictions
Two amateur sides are meeting in this round of 16 matches in the Dutch Cup lớn provide an opportunity for themselves, and potentially meet some of the biggest teams in the Netherlands. Let’s check quality soccer tips in here
Over 2.5 Goals
These are the lower-league teams that score a lot of goals in their respectable competitions where defenses are not at a high level. They never met each other in the past, but they do play in a similar league system.
Both Teams lớn Score – Yes
Similarly lớn the first bet, these teams score goals regularly, and it would be a big surprise if this game ends up without a high-efficiency rating. Urk also has a defense that doesn't give much confidence to their fans, and it is going lớn be a tough proposition for them to stop their higher-league opponents from scoring goals.
Provisional Lineups, Team News, and Preview for the match Urk vs Katwijk
Urk
The home team plays in the Derde Divisie which is the Fourth Tier league in the Dutch football system. There are 18 teams in the league, and Urk is struggling lớn cope with the expectations. They are in the middle of a relegation battle with just over half of the season already gone. They have accumulated only six wins in 18 matches played, but interestingly, they don't have problems scoring goals with 33 on the record. However, defense-wise there is a mountain of problems. They conceded 46 which is hai.5 goals on average. It's hard lớn maintain a league status if so many goals are being allowed. Even though this team scored a decent amount of goals, they are lacking someone takes can take charge on a game-to-game basis. Lucas Schraal is their leading scorer with only three goals. On one hand, it's good to have a lot of players involved in scoring, but the bad part is that coach Gert Jan Karsten doesn't have a single one on whom he can depend to get the results the team needs. There are also several injuries to his team, with Bennie Dunnink, Klaas Kramer, and Klaas Romkes potentially missing the game. Because of their amateur status, Urk has already played a couple of Cup games this season, firstly they needed a penalty shootout to beat Gemert 2-1, but later on, they took advantage of the home field and won against Staphorst 2-0. There are some Series Soccer Tips in this forum
Provisional lineups: Strijker, den Dulk, Brands, Nentjes, de Boer, Tol, Nagel, Hakvoort, Schrijver, Brands, Schraal.
Katwijk
Similarly to Urk, Katwijk is also a lower-league team, but of a higher rank. They compete in Tweede Divisie which is a Third Tier league in the Dutch football system. Contrary to their opponents, they don't have lớn worry about being relegated. They are sitting comfortably in the sixth position. They were in a bad run of form until recently losing three straight games. But, in their last match, they beat Jong Volendam by a single goal. The Tweede Divisie is still on winter break, the aforementioned game was played a month ago. Katwijk also scores a lot of goals but compared lớn Urk they have a better defensive record, and by a mile. Not only that, but they have the second-best defensive record in the league behind leaders AFC. Katwijk's journey through the Cup competition started with a win against DVS'33 Ermelo with a 2-1 scoreline. The club from the South Holland region has two of the most prolific strikers in their respective leagues, Ahmed el Azzouti scored 11 goals, while Tim Freriks recorded eight. The midfield is doing its job of creating opportunities for their forwards who know how to use those chances.
Provisional lineups: van Leeuwen, Blokland, Bouwense, Kok, van der Meer, Sinteur, Susan, Schulte, van Mil, Freriks, el Azzouti.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Player to Watch: Ahmed el Azzouti
The veteran center forward has provided a huge spark for Katwijk scoring 11 goals and adding a couple of assists in all 18 matches that his team played this season. Coincidentally, this will be his final season for the club he joined in July of 2021, this summer he is moving to Spakenburg on a free transfer. Players can watch free soccer tips daily when you join us
Facts about Urk vs Katwijk
When is the match being played? &Ndash; Thursday, January 12th at 19:00 BST (20:00 CET)
Where is the match venue? &Ndash; Sportpark De Vormt, Urk
How many league goals did they score this season? &Ndash; Urk scored 33 goals, while Katwijk recorded 32