PEC Zwolle vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PEC Zwolle vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Assistant 1 Richard Brondijk
- Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | FC Utrecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 May | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Aug | SC Heerenveen | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | PSV | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 May | FC Emmen | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 May | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| PEC Zwolle | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #14 |
| 12 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 13 | Scored | 21 |
| 24 | Conceded | 34 |
| -11 | GD | -13 |
| 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
17%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
PEC Zwolle are 13th (12 pts). FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 4 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at MAC3PARK Stadion. PEC Zwolle are looking to make home advantage count against FC Utrecht.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. PEC Zwolle and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' PEC Zwolle are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Netherlands international Ferdy Druijf has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PEC Zwolle side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' PEC Zwolle are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Utrecht backline.
- 30' FC Utrecht come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 34' Marouan Azarkan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 39' Controversy at the stadium! Thomas Lam argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 44' FC Utrecht have won 454 goals from 329 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Flamingo. He replaces Jens Toornstra on 46 minute.
- 48' FC Utrecht player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 53' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Odysseus Velanas. He replaces Lennart Thy on 61 minute.
- 64' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Jens Toornstra is replaced by Ryan Flamingo on 64 minute.
- 65' Oscar Fraulo is replacing Can Bozdogan for the FC Utrecht side.
- 69' What a strike from Ferdy Druijf! The score is 1-0.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Davy van den Berg is booked for PEC Zwolle — Yellow card on 76.
- 78' Bart Ramselaar gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Marouan Azarkan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' It is a substitution in PEC Zwolle team. Lennart-Marten Czyborra is replaced by Anselmo MacNulty on 79 minute.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Nick Viergever. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' It looks surprising PEC Zwolle does not make any changes. Nick Viergever has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' Bart van Hintum has so much to prove this time. He replaces Younes Namli on 90 minute.
- Another three points for PEC Zwolle.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 20
- 13
- 2
-
7
Younes Namli ↓ Bart van Hintum 90'
-
23
Eliano Reijnders ↓ Nico Serrano 61'
-
9
Lennart Thy ↓ Odysseus Velanas 61'
- 4
- 28
- 11
Bench
-
18
Odysseus Velanas ↑ 61'
-
5
Bart van Hintum ↑ 90'
- 40
- 14
- 8
- 22
-
15
Anselmo MacNulty ↑ 79'
-
19
Nico Serrano ↑ 61'
- 41
- 6
- 16
- 34
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 24
- 21
- 3
- 17
- 20
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↓ Ryan Flamingo 46'
- 16
- 11
-
6
Can Bozdogan ↓ Oscar Fraulo 65'
-
37
Isac Lidberg ↓ Ole Romeny 65'
- 1
Bench
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↑ 78'
- 2
- 31
-
77
Ole Romeny ↑ 65'
- 33
-
19
Anthony Descotte ↑ 78'
-
8
Oscar Fraulo ↑ 65'
- 61
-
34
Ryan Flamingo ↑ 46'
- 14
- 38
Coach
Michael Silberbauer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 3 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 3 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Hidde ter Avest | 2 |
| Isac Lidberg | 2 |
| Thomas Lam | 2 |
| Mike van Duinen | 2 |
| Dylan Vente | 2 |
Head to Head
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
PEC Zwolle or FC Utrecht 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PEC Zwolle win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Utrecht
57%
PEC Zwolle or FC Utrecht
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.