FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Assistant 1 Marco Ribbink
- Assistant 2 Kevin Weever (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | AZ | A | 3–3 | D |
| 12 May | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 May | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–5 | L |
| 28 Apr | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | NEC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #15 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 1 |
| 6 | Conceded | 5 |
| -4 | GD | -4 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
FC Utrecht are 14th (0 pts). PEC Zwolle are 15th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PEC Zwolle
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stadion Galgenwaard. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Utrecht and PEC Zwolle.
- 5' PEC Zwolle started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 16' Ole Romeny has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 16 minutes.
- 21' Kaj de Rooij is a natural right winger and has been asked to do a very specific job for PEC Zwolle tonight.
- 26' Time for substitution for PEC Zwolle. Tristan Gooijer is replaced by Nick Fichtinger.
- 31' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' Odysseus Velanas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 317 appearances.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and PEC Zwolle are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 43' Eliano Reijnders was booked on 43.
- 48' PEC Zwolle is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and PEC Zwolle are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' Braydon Manu makes way for Dylan Mbayo at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from PEC Zwolle.
- 59' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Noah Ohio on, David Min off on 59 minutes.
- 64' 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.
- 67' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Ole Romeny by Taylor Booth on 67 minute.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Matisse Didden. He replaces Souffian El Karouani on 79 minute.
- 82' Fresh legs for PEC Zwolle! Apostolos Vellios comes on to replace Thomas Buitink.
- 87' A moment of madness from Nick Fichtinger on 87 minutes earns him a card. PEC Zwolle will be frustrated.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Filip Krastev.
- FC Utrecht celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 3
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↓ Victor Jensen 59'
-
77
Ole Romeny ↓ Taylor Booth 67'
- 9
- 16
- 27
- 21
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ Can Bozdogan 79'
- 1
Bench
-
40
Matisse Didden ↑ 79'
- 19
-
6
Can Bozdogan ↑ 79'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 59'
-
11
Noah Ohio ↑ 59'
-
10
Taylor Booth ↑ 67'
- 25
- 15
- 35
- 32
- 44
- 46
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 29
-
7
Braydon Manu ↓ Dylan Mbayo 56'
- 50
- 23
- 5
- 4
- 10
- 6
- 47
Bench
- 30
- 40
- 25
- 17
-
14
Apostolos Vellios ↑ 82'
-
11
Dylan Mbayo ↑ 56'
-
22
Kaj de Rooij ↑ 82'
- 33
-
34
Nick Fichtinger ↑ 26'
- 37
- 38
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 3 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 3 |
| Hidde ter Avest | 2 |
| Isac Lidberg | 2 |
| Thomas Lam | 2 |
| Mike van Duinen | 2 |
| Dylan Vente | 2 |
| Willem Janssen | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht to win 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
85%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
39%
FC Utrecht or PEC Zwolle
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
12.5%
1 – 1
11.3%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 25% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.