Jong FC Utrecht vs Roda JC Kerkrade — Eerste Divisie

**Jong FC Utrecht 1-3 Roda JC Kerkrade**

**Playing Style:** Jong FC Utrecht dominated possession (60% vs 40%) and had a higher number of passes (530 vs 355), indicating a structured, possession-based approach. They also had more touches inside the opponent box (24 vs 15) and controlled a larger share of the opponent half (57% vs 33%), showing strong forward presence. Roda JC Kerkrade, on the other hand, focused on efficiency, converting all of their big chances (2/2) compared to Jong FC Utrecht’s 50% (1/2). They also had more successful dribbles (8 vs 5) and a higher box entry to shot rate (67% vs 46%), suggesting a more direct and clinical style.

**Strengths and Weaknesses:** Jong FC Utrecht’s strengths include superior possession, a higher number of passes, and better aerial duel win share (59% vs 41%). They also had more successful crosses (6 vs 1) and a higher dominance efficiency (55 vs 42), indicating strong control in key areas. However, their weakness lies in their finishing, as they converted only half of their big chances and had more shots off target (5 vs 3).

Roda JC Kerkrade’s strengths include higher conversion rates on big chances, more successful dribbles, and better ground duel win share (57% vs 43%). They also had more defensive actions (59 vs 39) and more keeper saves (4 vs 2), showing a solid defensive structure. Their weakness is a lower number of passes and less control in the opponent half (33% vs 57%), which limited their ability to dominate possession.

**Conclusion:** Despite Jong FC Utrecht’s dominance in possession and passes, Roda JC Kerkrade’s efficiency in converting opportunities was the key to their victory. Roda had a perfect conversion rate on big chances (2/2), while Jong FC Utrecht only converted half of theirs (1/2). Roda also had more successful dribbles and a higher box entry to shot rate, which contributed to their ability to score more effectively. Jong FC Utrecht had more shots and better control in the opponent half, but their inability to convert chances cost them the match. The final score (1-3) reflects Roda’s clinical finishing and Jong’s struggles in front of goal despite creating more chances.