FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle — Eredivisie .
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Patrick Langkamp
- Referee Luca Cantineau
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Christiaan Bax
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | PSV | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | 1. FC Lok Stendal | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Aug | SV Linx 1949 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 23 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Balzan FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | VfB Stuttgart | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #11 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts). PEC Zwolle are 11th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Utrecht launch into their encounter with PEC Zwolle.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PEC Zwolle that had 232 games and scored 257 goals.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Darryl Lachman has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' The deadlock is broken! Joris van Overeem gets on the scoresheet on 26 minutes.
- 31' Younes Namli is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PEC Zwolle tonight.
- 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 41' The 45-year-old Diederik Boer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' What a moment for Sean Klaiber! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' Gustavo Hamer was booked on 45.
- 46' Fresh legs for PEC Zwolle! Sepp van den Berg comes on to replace Dirk Marcellis.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Urby Emanuelson.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and PEC Zwolle are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 60' The travelling PEC Zwolle supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' A tactical swap from PEC Zwolle — Denis Genreau on, Zian Flemming off on 61 minutes.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Joris van Overeem. He receives a Red card.
- 71' Simon Gustafson makes way for Timo Letschert at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 73' Sean Klaiber was booked on 73.
- 78' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 81' The PEC Zwolle bench stirs into life. Younes Namli is withdrawn and Stanley Elbers gets his opportunity.
- 84' The whistle greets Gyrano Kerk as he departs to be replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
- 89' Leon Guwara has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' Sean Klaiber makes way for Mark van der Maarel at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- FC Utrecht celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 17
- 28
- 22
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Cyriel Dessers 84'
- 8
- 41
- 13
Bench
- 19
-
15
Timo Letschert ↑ 71'
- 31
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 90'
-
11
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 84'
- 9
- 21
- 26
- 3
Coach
Jean-Paul de Jong
PEC Zwolle Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 9
- 29
- 1
- 2
- 20
- 4
-
21
Younes Namli ↓ Stanley Elbers 81'
- 6
-
14
Zian Flemming ↓ Denis Genreau 61'
Bench
-
17
Denis Genreau ↑ 61'
-
25
Stanley Elbers ↑ 81'
- 16
- 40
- 15
-
33
Sepp van den Berg ↑ 46'
- 19
- 11
- 22
Coach
John van 't Schip
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 3 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 3 |
| Willem Janssen | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Hidde ter Avest | 2 |
| Isac Lidberg | 2 |
| Thomas Lam | 2 |
| Dylan Vente | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 86% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 1.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 2.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
87%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
48%
FC Utrecht or PEC Zwolle
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30.7%
1 – 0
25.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
1.5%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
1%
4 – 0
1%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 14% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 31% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 8% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

