FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Dyon Fikkert
- Referee Robin Hensgens
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Aug | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jul | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 May | NAC Breda | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | VVV Venlo | H | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Apr | FC Groningen | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Apr | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–4 | L |
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' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dean Huiberts on 10 minutes.
- 15' Sean Klaiber picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 16' The Netherlands midfielder Gustavo Hamer breaks the deadlock on 16 minutes. 0-1!
- 21' Over 21 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' FC Utrecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Simon Gustafson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 47' Sander van de Streek makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and FC Utrecht are in front.
- 49' Simon Gustafson doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 63' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick Joosten is hanging Nick Venema on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Willem Janssen makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 77' PEC Zwolle make a change. Gustavo Hamer trudges off to be replaced by Sai van Wermeskerken on 77 minutes.
- 82' PEC Zwolle are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' Another change for PEC Zwolle made on 85 minute. Dean Huiberts leaves to be changed by Jarno Westerman.
- 90' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 90 minute. Abass Issah leaves to be changed by Rico Strieder.
- PEC Zwolle will have plenty to reflect on. FC Utrecht were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 17
- 22
- 7
-
29
Nick Venema ↓ Patrick Joosten 63'
- 16
-
21
Issah Abbas ↓ Rico Strieder 90'
- 3
Bench
-
19
Patrick Joosten ↑ 63'
- 20
- 1
- 2
-
15
Rico Strieder ↑ 90'
- 28
- 26
- 13
- 32
- 18
Coach
John van den Brom
PEC Zwolle Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 17
- 5
- 19
- 6
- 14
- 4
- 10
- 1
- 23
-
30
Dean Huiberts ↓ Jarno Westerman 85'
Bench
- 16
- 8
- 25
- 29
- 40
- 49
- 36
-
31
Sai van Wermeskerken ↑ 77'
- 15
-
34
Jarno Westerman ↑ 85'
Coach
John Stegeman
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
2.56
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
82%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
38%
FC Utrecht or PEC Zwolle
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PEC Zwolle win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.9%
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 20% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

