FC Utrecht vs PSV, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs PSV — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- PSV 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Patrick Langkamp
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | PSV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–4 | L |
| 27 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 5–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | FC Groningen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | FC Emmen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Dec | AZ | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Heracles Almelo | A | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #3 |
| 5 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 11 | Scored | 24 |
| 24 | Conceded | 10 |
| -13 | GD | +14 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 14% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts). PSV are 3rd (16 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
PSV
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
6/3
■ 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 |
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 4 G | 1 A |
| Guus Til | 4 G | |
| Ricardo Pepi | 3 G | |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stadion Galgenwaard will turn into a battlefield for FC Utrecht and PSV.
- 5' PSV started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 7' Sander van de Streek is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 12' A quiet spell here at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 17' Netherlands international Steven Bergwijn has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pablo Rosario made 440 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Nicolas Gavory has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 321 appearances.
- 32' Gyrano Kerk is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with PSV winning 100% of all matches.
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gyrano Kerk makes it 2-0.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and PSV are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' PSV fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' Luuk de Jong has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 57 minutes.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Simon Gustafson on 59.
- 64' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past PSV's compact .
- 69' Another substitution for PSV to replace Hirving Lozano by Cody Gakpo on 69 minute.
- 72' Mohammed Ihattaren gets the nod from PSV. He replaces Gaston Pereiro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Othman Boussaid by Leon Guwara on 82 minute.
- 86' Assisted by Denzel Dumfries with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luuk de Jong makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 90' That is a Yellow card for PSV. Steven Bergwijn will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Mark van der Maarel comes on to replace Michiel Kramer.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 22
- 7
- 8
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Leon Guwara 82'
- 30
Bench
-
5
Leon Guwara ↑ 82'
- 16
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 90'
- 27
- 29
- 13
Coach
Dick Advocaat
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Hirving Lozano ↓ Cody Gakpo 69'
- 22
- 1
- 8
- 5
- 7
- 18
- 9
- 17
- 4
- 6
Bench
- 20
- 3
- 41
- 13
- 15
- 16
- 23
- 14
-
19
Cody Gakpo ↑ 69'
- 25
- 32
-
52
Mohammed Ihattaren ↑ 72'
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Guus Til | 7 |
| Sander van de Streek | 6 |
| Ismael Saibari | 4 |
| Johan Bakayoko | 3 |
| Luuk de Jong | 3 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
| Donyell Malen | 2 |
| Anwar El Ghazi | 2 |
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
4.26
PSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 90% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 3.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 4.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
31%
Draw or PSV
85%
FC Utrecht or PSV
84%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–2 not predicted2 – 2Actual
1 – 4
7%
1 – 3
6.8%
1 – 5
6%
0 – 4
5.6%
0 – 3
5.4%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 5
4.7%
2 – 4
4.6%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 6
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
2 – 5
3.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 4% | 93% |
| -0.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| +0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +1 | 17% | 14% | 69% |
| +1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +2 | 31% | 18% | 52% |
| +2.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
2%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

