FC Utrecht are favored to win this Eredivisie clash, with their superior league position 8th on 23 points versus FC Volendam’s 14 points in 18th and a stronger goal difference suggesting better overall form. Latest market lines for similar home/away profiles indicate Utrecht would likely be priced around 1.75–1.85, with Volendam near 4.00–4.50 and the draw about 3.60, aligning with Utrecht’s recent consistency and Volendam’s defensive frailty and poor away record, making this a spot where DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports can offer strong value on the favorite.

The match between FC Volendam and FC Utrecht is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM local time on 18 January 2026, which corresponds to 12:30 PM UTC assuming Central European Time in the Netherlands at that point in the season. Bettors should always confirm the kickoff in their own timezone shortly before the game to account for any late scheduling adjustments by the Eredivisie.

The game will be played at FC Volendam’s home ground, Kras Stadion in Volendam, Netherlands, a compact football-specific venue known for its close-to-the-pitch stands and strong home atmosphere. The stadium typically holds just over 7,000 spectators, giving Volendam a tight, intimidating environment that has helped them claim all three of their league wins at home this season despite broader struggles.

Given Utrecht’s mid-table position 6 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses and positive goal difference against Volendam’s bottom-of-the-table status 3 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses and -13 goal difference, the most logical prediction is a Utrecht win, likely by a one- or two-goal margin. From an odds perspective, implied probabilities around 55–60% for Utrecht, 22–25% for Volendam, and 18–20% for the draw are consistent with recent form, making Utrecht on the moneyline and Utrecht -0.5 or -1.0 on the handicap the most analytically sound angles.

In recent head-to-head meetings, FC Utrecht have generally dominated FC Volendam, including a 3–1 home win for Utrecht on 18 October 2025 in this same 2025–26 Eredivisie campaign. Across their last several encounters in league play, Utrecht have taken the majority of points with Volendam rarely holding Utrecht’s attack in check, reinforcing the statistical edge that underpins Utrecht’s favorite status for this fixture.