PEC Zwolle vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PEC Zwolle vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at MACВіPARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Terry Hoekstra
- Referee Alex Bos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | FC Utrecht | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Dec | PSV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Dec | VVV Venlo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Heracles Almelo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| PEC Zwolle | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #15 |
| 4 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 4 |
| 6 | Scored | 11 |
| 20 | Conceded | 24 |
| -14 | GD | -13 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 0.71 |
| 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
14%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
PEC Zwolle are 16th (4 pts). FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 3 G |
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — PEC Zwolle and FC Utrecht get this one started.
- 5' PEC Zwolle are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' PEC Zwolle is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PEC Zwolle needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 24' What composure from Simon Gustafson! The Sweden international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 25' Dean Huiberts was booked on 25.
- 27' A stunning finish from Mike van Duinen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' FC Utrecht seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 42' Poor challenge from Joris van Overeem. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joris van Overeem.
- 50' The 35-year-old Jeroen Zoet has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kenneth Paal makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 58' Mark van der Maarel needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 63' PEC Zwolle are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Utrecht backline.
- 66' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Marco van Rooijen departs to be replaced by Urby Emanuelson.
- 67' A moment of madness from Kenneth Paal on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. PEC Zwolle will be frustrated.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Mark van der Maarel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' Gyrano Kerk doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 74' The whistle greets Mustafa Saymak as he departs to be replaced by Dennis Johnsen.
- 76' The whistle greets Adrian Dalmau as he departs to be replaced by Issah Abbas.
- 77' A moment of madness from Sean Klaiber on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Utrecht will be frustrated.
- 79' PEC Zwolle ring the changes. Dean Huiberts has done his job and it is now time for Rick Dekker to step up.
- 84' PEC Zwolle have won 264 goals from 237 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Issah Abbas makes it 2-3.
- 89' What an equalizer from Yuta Nakayama!
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 16
- 3
- 9
- 5
- 38
- 4
-
10
Lennart Thy ↓ Vito van Crooij 74'
- 15
-
30
Dean Huiberts ↓ Rick Dekker 79'
-
6
Mustafa Saymak ↓ Dennis Johnsen 74'
Bench
- 11
-
17
Dennis Johnsen ↑ 74'
-
7
Vito van Crooij ↑ 74'
- 40
- 2
-
19
Rick Dekker ↑ 79'
- 8
- 1
- 31
- 23
- 48
Coach
John Stegeman
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 10
- 2
- 14
- 17
- 22
- 7
- 8
-
11
Adrian Dalmau ↓ Issah Abbas 76'
- 36
Bench
- 15
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↑ 66'
- 37
- 32
-
21
Issah Abbas ↑ 76'
- 41
- 33
- 51
- 34
- 38
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mimoun Mahi | 3 |
| Simon Gustafson | 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
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.88
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.48
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + PEC Zwolle or FC Utrecht 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
56%
Draw or FC Utrecht
67%
PEC Zwolle or FC Utrecht
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 3
5.5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 4
3.7%
3 – 3
Actual
2 – 4
3.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 18% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

