PSV vs FC Utrecht, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie .
- PSV 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | FC Utrecht | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 May | SK Sturm Graz | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Apr | Rosenborg BK | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | FC Red Bull Salzburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | PSV | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | 1. FC Lok Stendal | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Aug | SV Linx 1949 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 23 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Balzan FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz | A | 1–5 | L |
Season Stats
| PSV | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #16 |
| 4 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 6 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
PSV are 3rd (4 pts). FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for PSV to score. At the same time, FC Utrecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. PSV and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 16' Gaston Pereiro makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and PSV are in front.
- 21' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' It’s a booking for FC Utrecht player. Giovanni Troupee gets a Yellow card.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Willem Janssen made 317 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' PSV player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' It’s a booking for PSV player. Jorrit Hendrix gets a Yellow card.
- 50' PSV currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mark van der Maarel.
- 57' Goal! Steven Bergwijn scores his 61 goal in 436 matches.
- 59' The crowd applauds Gyrano Kerk as he leaves the pitch. Cyriel Dessers steps in for FC Utrecht.
- 64' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nick Viergever suffering a number of foals already.
- 67' The whistle greets Pablo Rosario as he departs to be replaced by Dante Rigo.
- 71' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 71 minute. Giovanni Troupee leaves to be changed by Joris van Overeem.
- 76' A quiet spell here at . PSV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 77' Hirving Lozano is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 80' Magnificent from Denzel Dumfries! That is 43 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Another substitution for PSV to replace Gaston Pereiro by Maximiliano Romero on 81 minute.
- 86' Donyell Malen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steven Bergwijn on 86 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. PSV take all three points.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 22
- 1
- 8
- 5
- 7
-
18
Pablo Rosario ↓ Dante Rigo 67'
- 9
-
17
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Donyell Malen 86'
- 4
- 6
Bench
- 13
- 2
-
16
Dante Rigo ↑ 67'
- 23
- 47
-
14
Donyell Malen ↑ 86'
-
10
Maximiliano Romero ↑ 81'
- 19
- 33
- 32
- 3
Coach
Mark van Bommel
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 17
- 28
- 22
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Cyriel Dessers 59'
- 3
Bench
- 19
-
24
Nicolas Gavory ↑ 81'
- 16
- 27
-
11
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 59'
- 9
-
8
Joris van Overeem ↑ 71'
- 13
Coach
Jean-Paul de Jong
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sander van de Streek | 6 |
| Guus Til | 5 |
| Ismael Saibari | 4 |
| Johan Bakayoko | 3 |
| Luuk de Jong | 3 |
| Donyell Malen | 2 |
| Anwar El Ghazi | 2 |
| Xavi Simons | 2 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.89
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
PSV to win 83% + Over 2.5 goals 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
93%
Draw or FC Utrecht
17%
PSV or FC Utrecht
89%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
12.5%
4 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10.1%
5 – 0
9.1%
3 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
6%
6 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 1
4.9%
5 – 1
4.7%
7 – 0
3.4%
6 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| -2 | 61% | 18% | 20% |
| -1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| -1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| -0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +0.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +1 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
60%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

