Utrecht vs Servette: UEFA Europa League Qualifying Prediction (14.08.2025)

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 17:00 UTC, at the Stadion Galgenwaard, the second leg of the UEFA Europa League qualifying semi-finals will take place between Utrecht and Servette. Bookmakers see the home side as clear favorites, with average odds of 1.45 for a win versus 6.00 for the visitors. A draw is priced above 5.00. Let’s review both teams’ form and give a match prediction.

Utrecht

Utrecht finished fourth in the league, a significant achievement for the club, having placed seventh for three consecutive seasons prior. This success earned them a place in European competition, starting directly from the second round of Europa League qualifying. There, Utrecht easily handled Sheriff, winning 3:1 away and thrashing their opponents 4:1 at home. The Dutch side are in excellent form and seem intent on keeping up the momentum. Benefiting from the fact that the Eredivisie season only began for them on August 10, the team gave their all in the first leg against Servette and claimed another confident victory.

Servette

The Swiss side have already played three matches in their domestic league, and their season start has been disastrous. Servette found themselves near the bottom of the table after losing to Young Boys (1:3) and St. Gallen (1:4). In European competition, they started in the second round of UEFA Champions League qualifying, where they managed to beat Viktoria Plzeň away, only to lose 1:3 at home. Their latest defeat to Utrecht marked their fourth consecutive loss. Notably, Servette have scored in every match but have consistently conceded 3–4 goals each time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The sides have met twice. In 2022, Servette won a friendly 1:0. However, last week, Utrecht were clearly superior, winning 3:1 away. Interestingly, the Swiss team had more shots toward goal (16:13), but the Dutch side were more efficient and accurate (8:4 in shots on target).

Prediction

For Utrecht – Servette, the prediction is in favor of the home team. The visitors have looked very poor at the start of the new season and have major defensive problems. Suggested bet: Utrecht to win at odds of 1.50.