PEC Zwolle vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PEC Zwolle vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Assistant 1 Richard Brondijk
- Assistant 2 Yorick Weterings
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 18.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 3–3 | D |
| 26 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | PSV | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | NEC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jan | AZ | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–5 | L |
| 15 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 3–3 | D |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against PEC Zwolle and FC Utrecht has kicked off!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Belgium international Anthony Descotte has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Paxten Aaronson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' A goal from the Suriname international Dylan Vente! He fires home on 18 to make it 1-0!
- 23' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 28' The referee calls foul for Davy van den Berg. He receives a card.
- 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 38' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. PEC Zwolle must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' Goal! Davy van den Berg scores his 9 goal in 321 matches.
- 46' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 46 minute. Zidane Iqbal leaves to be changed by Victor Jensen.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 55' Magnificent from Anthony Descotte! That is 6 goals in 267 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' Oscar Fraulo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
- 64' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 69' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Anouar El Azzouzi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 70' A stunning finish from Dylan Vente — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 73' Sebastien Haller makes way for David Min at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 79' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Adrian Blake comes on to replace Anthony Descotte.
- 83' Nick Viergever has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Damian van der Haar made 237 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Poor challenge from Filip Krastev. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Odysseus Velanas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dylan Mbayo at the 90 minute mark.
- The points are shared — PEC Zwolle 3-3 FC Utrecht. Honours even.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 40
- 9
- 50
-
11
Dylan Mbayo ↓ Odysseus Velanas 90'
- 35
- 4
- 10
- 3
- 6
- 33
- 28
Bench
- 30
-
18
Odysseus Velanas ↑ 90'
- 29
- 25
- 77
- 23
- 5
- 22
- 41
- 34
- 37
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
-
91
Sebastien Haller ↓ David Min 73'
- 16
- 27
-
40
Matisse Didden ↓ Siebe Horemans 73'
-
19
Anthony Descotte ↓ Adrian Blake 79'
- 20
- 21
-
6
Oscar Fraulo ↓ Jens Toornstra 90'
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↓ Victor Jensen 46'
- 1
Bench
-
2
Siebe Horemans ↑ 73'
- 25
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↑ 90'
- 5
-
9
David Min ↑ 73'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 46'
- 26
-
15
Adrian Blake ↑ 79'
- 32
- 44
Coach
Ron Jans
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 |
| Mike van Duinen | 2 |
Head to Head
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
PEC Zwolle or FC Utrecht 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.84
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
PEC Zwolle or Draw
58%
Draw or FC Utrecht
66%
PEC Zwolle or FC Utrecht
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PEC Zwolle win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 19% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.