PSV vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
6 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 9.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | FC Utrecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Dec | AS Omonia Lefkosia | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | Granada CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | PAOK FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | AFC Ajax | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Nov | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| PSV | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #15 |
| 16 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 4 |
| 24 | Scored | 11 |
| 10 | Conceded | 24 |
| +14 | GD | -13 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 0.71 |
| 71% | Win % | 14% |
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
PSV this season
PSV this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
PSV are 3rd (16 pts). FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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)
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 |
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 — PSV and FC Utrecht get this one started.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Mark van der Maarel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. PSV in their trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact .
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PSV and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' Donyell Malen does the damage! The net is bulging and PSV surge ahead!
- 31' What composure from Donyell Malen! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 36' PSV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 37' Against the run of play, Mohammed Ihattaren has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Justin Hoogma on 54.
- 55' The PSV manager makes a substitution. Mario Gotze departs to be replaced by Jorrit Hendrix.
- 60' FC Utrecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 60.
- 63' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Mimoun Mahi on, Eljero Elia off on 63 minutes.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Yorbe Vertessen. He replaces Mohammed Ihattaren on 68 minute.
- 71' Magnificent from Mimoun Mahi! That is 22 goals in 311 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 76' Denzel Dumfries is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 78' Joel Piroe gets the nod from PSV. He replaces Donyell Malen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' A change in the PSV ranks — Philipp Max exits the field as Nick Viergever enters on 79.
- 83' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 83 minute. Emil Bergstrom leaves to be changed by Othman Boussaid.
- 88' Emil Bergstrom has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 18
-
9
Donyell Malen ↓ Joel Piroe 78'
- 19
- 33
- 6
- 28
-
31
Philipp Max ↓ Nick Viergever 79'
-
27
Mario Gotze ↓ Jorrit Hendrix 55'
- 38
- 10
Bench
-
8
Jorrit Hendrix ↑ 55'
-
4
Nick Viergever ↑ 79'
- 13
- 5
- 11
-
29
Joel Piroe ↑ 78'
- 16
-
53
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 68'
Coach
Roger Schmidt
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 10
- 2
- 22
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 13
- 21
- 3
-
11
Eljero Elia ↓ Mimoun Mahi 63'
Bench
- 20
- 16
- 14
- 24
- 28
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 83'
- 34
- 40
-
19
Mimoun Mahi ↑ 63'
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 63'
- 32
- 25
Coach
Rene Hake
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Guus Til | 7 |
| Sander van de Streek | 6 |
| 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
4.66
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 91% + PSV to win 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 3.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 4.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
92%
Draw or FC Utrecht
19%
PSV or FC Utrecht
89%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
4 – 1
7.3%
5 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.4%
5 – 0
6%
3 – 0
5.9%
6 – 1
5.2%
6 – 0
4.7%
2 – 1
Actual
4 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
5 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| -2 | 60% | 16% | 24% |
| -1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| -1 | 76% | 12% | 12% |
| -0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
1%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.