FC Utrecht vs. VVV Venlo

VVV Venlo is a big underdog but both teams have an identical record of three wins, a draw and a loss over the last five league matches. FC Utrecht is home but banged up with winger Eljero Elia and centre back Emil Bergstrom out with hamstring injuries, while left back Christopher Mamengi won't play until April (ankle injury). VVV Venlo is on a nice run to get out of the relegation zone on a 5-1-1 run netting 14 goals, led by striker Giorgos Giakoumakis, who got his 21st goal of the campaign in the last game. That included a 4-1 rout of third-ranked Vitesse and a 1-1 DRAW versus eighth-ranked Heerenveen. They've also won three of their last five road games tallying 12 goals, so back the visitors who are playing well. Play VVV Venlo on the moneyline.