UTRECHT, Netherlands (Interstat) — FC Utrecht hosts NAC Breda on Saturday, May 2, in an Eredivisie matchup, with both teams seeking to rebound from lopsided losses in their most recent outings.

Utrecht enters the contest smarting from a 5-0 defeat at Excelsior on April 26. It was a jarring result for a side that had shown resilience in prior weeks, including a 4-1 victory over Telstar on April 11 and a narrow 4-3 loss to PSV on April 4. Utrecht’s form over the past two months has been largely positive, with wins against Sparta Rotterdam, AZ and Groningen, but the heavy loss to Excelsior exposed defensive vulnerabilities.

NAC Breda also comes off a defeat, a 2-0 home loss to Ajax on April 25. The result extended a mixed spell that includes a 1-1 draw at Fortuna Sittard on April 12 and a 4-1 loss at Almere City on April 11. Earlier in the season, NAC showed scoring punch in a 6-0 rout of Willem II on March 14 but has struggled for consistency, with three losses in its last five matches.

The teams met Dec. 14, playing to a 1-1 draw in Utrecht.

An Interstat simulation projects a 2-1 home win for Utrecht.

Both clubs face demanding schedules ahead. Utrecht travels to Ajax on May 10 before hosting Fortuna Sittard on May 17. NAC Breda hosts Heerenveen on May 10, then visits AZ on May 17.

For Utrecht, consistency in attack will be key. The team scored three or more goals in four of its last eight games before the Excelsior shutout. NAC Breda’s defense has allowed multiple goals in five of its last seven league matches, a trend that could prove costly against a confident Utrecht side playing at home.