FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Johan Balder
- Assistant 2 Rogier Honig
12 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 13.9 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 5–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–4 | L |
| 17 Mar | NEC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Almere City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 1–5 | L |
| 31 Mar | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | FC Volendam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | PSV | H | 1–7 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #13 |
| 12 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 21 | Scored | 13 |
| 34 | Conceded | 24 |
| -13 | GD | -11 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 25% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
17%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts). PEC Zwolle are 13th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PEC Zwolle
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/5
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadion Galgenwaard. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' FC Utrecht are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against PEC Zwolle's 4-1-4-1 shape.
- 10' PEC Zwolle are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The 29-year-old Sam Lammers has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' It looks surprising PEC Zwolle does not make any changes. Mike van der Hoorn has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past PEC Zwolle's compact 4-1-4-1.
- 32' Davy van den Berg is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 37' PEC Zwolle fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' The travelling PEC Zwolle supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 47' What a strike from Sam Lammers! The score is 1-0.
- 47' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Othman Boussaid exits the field as Oscar Fraulo enters on 47.
- 48' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Isac Lidberg on, Can Bozdogan off on 48 minutes.
- 49' Jens Toornstra does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Utrecht surge ahead!
- 49' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Niklas Vesterlund departs to be replaced by Mark van der Maarel.
- 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' PEC Zwolle has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 60' GOAL! Lennart Thy fires home to make it 2-1!
- 63' A change in the PEC Zwolle ranks — Younes Namli exits the field as Apostolos Vellios enters on 63.
- 64' Time for substitution for PEC Zwolle. Bram van Polen is replaced by Silvester van der Water.
- 69' Sam Kersten has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 6 appearances.
- 74' Can Bozdogan is a natural central midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for PEC Zwolle tonight.
- 76' The PEC Zwolle manager makes a substitution. Filip Krastev departs to be replaced by Mohamed Oukhattou.
- 77' A goal from the Sweden international Isac Lidberg! He fires home on 77 to make it 3-1!
- 79' Against the run of play, Isac Lidberg has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 82' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adrian Blake is hanging Sam Lammers on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Victor Jensen is replaced by Zidane Iqbal on 83 minute.
- 86' PEC Zwolle ring the changes. Anouar El Azzouzi has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Fontana to step up.
- 87' GOAL! Adrian Blake fires home to make it 5-1!
- PEC Zwolle will have plenty to reflect on. FC Utrecht were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 3
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Oscar Fraulo 47'
- 18
-
9
Sam Lammers ↓ Adrian Blake 82'
- 16
-
6
Can Bozdogan ↓ Isac Lidberg 48'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↓ Zidane Iqbal 83'
- 34
- 1
- 23
Bench
- 32
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 49'
- 31
-
37
Isac Lidberg ↑ 48'
-
8
Oscar Fraulo ↑ 47'
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↑ 83'
-
15
Adrian Blake ↑ 82'
- 39
- 44
- 46
- 45
Coach
Ron Jans
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1
- 13
- 2
- 7
- 50
- 23
- 9
- 4
- 15
- 11
- 6
Bench
-
8
Silvester van der Water ↑ 64'
- 20
- 40
- 25
-
17
Anthony Fontana ↑ 86'
-
14
Apostolos Vellios ↑ 63'
-
33
Damian van der Haar ↑ 64'
- 16
-
37
Mohamed Oukhattou ↑ 76'
- 38
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
2.63
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
84%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
35%
FC Utrecht or PEC Zwolle
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
7.6%
3 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
7.4%
3 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
5.3%
4 – 1
5%
3 – 2
4.6%
1 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 19% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 20% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.