Feyenoord 1, Utrecht 0

FEYENOORD EDGES UTRECHT IN SEASON OPENER DESPITE HEAVY ODDS UTRECHT, Netherlands (Interstat) — Defying overwhelming pregame projections, Feyenoord began its Eredivisie campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Utrecht on Sunday at Stadion Galgenwaard. The lone goal, which came early and held as the winner, was scored by substitute Oussama Targhalline in the 10th minute. The result was a stark contrast to the statistical expectations, as pregame analytics heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s ELO system had given Utrecht a 90.80 percent probability of winning, while its game simulator had projected a 2-1 victory for Feyenoord. Neither forecast accurately… Read more...