FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle — Eredivisie .
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 7 games · 4 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 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #16 |
| 5 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 11 | Scored | 6 |
| 24 | Conceded | 20 |
| -13 | GD | -14 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 14% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
14%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts). PEC Zwolle are 16th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PEC Zwolle
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/5
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Utrecht launch into their encounter with PEC Zwolle.
- 5' FC Utrecht is showing some good football. However, FC Utrecht are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jean-Paul de Jong might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Gyrano Kerk has been relatively quiet despite scoring 51 goals in his last 321 appearances.
- 25' Vito van Crooij is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for PEC Zwolle tonight.
- 26' Joris van Overeem does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Utrecht surge ahead!
- 31' Over 31 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' Kingsley Ehizibue has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Magnificent from Sean Klaiber! That is 9 goals in 321 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Poor challenge from Gustavo Hamer. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' PEC Zwolle manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sepp van den Berg is hanging Dirk Marcellis on the field on 46 minute.
- 50' Controversy at the stadium! Urby Emanuelson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Simon Gustafson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Denis Genreau. He replaces Zian Flemming on 61 minute.
- 66' Poor challenge from Joris van Overeem. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 71' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Simon Gustafson departs to be replaced by Timo Letschert.
- 73' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sean Klaiber.
- 78' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 81' The PEC Zwolle bench stirs into life. Younes Namli is withdrawn and Stanley Elbers gets his opportunity.
- 84' Gyrano Kerk makes way for Cyriel Dessers at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' The whistle greets Sean Klaiber as he departs to be replaced by Mark van der Maarel.
- 2-0 the final result. PEC Zwolle will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Isac Lidberg | 2 |
| Thomas Lam | 2 |
| Dylan Vente | 2 |
| Mike van Duinen | 2 |
| Willem Janssen | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.32
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + FC Utrecht to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
84%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
37%
FC Utrecht or PEC Zwolle
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
7.2%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.