PSV vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
7 games this season
🟨 0.1/game
⚽ 3.4 goals/game
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
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 | #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' That's the starting whistle at Philips Stadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between PSV and FC Utrecht.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Roger Schmidt will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' A goal from the Netherlands international Donyell Malen! He fires home on 30 to make it 1-0!
- 31' Donyell Malen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 31 minutes.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' Mohammed Ihattaren has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
- 42' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' PSV are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's shape.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Justin Hoogma. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' A tactical swap from PSV — Jorrit Hendrix on, Mario Gotze off on 55 minutes.
- 60' It looks like no one’s ball. PSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 63' Eljero Elia makes way for Mimoun Mahi at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 68' Time for substitution for PSV. Mohammed Ihattaren is replaced by Yorbe Vertessen.
- 71' The deadlock is broken! Mimoun Mahi gets on the scoresheet on 71 minutes.
- 76' The referee shows PSV player a Yellow card on 76.
- 78' Joel Piroe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Donyell Malen on 78 minute.
- 79' Time for substitution for PSV. Philipp Max is replaced by Nick Viergever.
- 83' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 83 minute. Emil Bergstrom leaves to be changed by Othman Boussaid.
- 88' The 28-year-old Justin Hoogma has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
3.21
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + PSV to win 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
89%
Draw or FC Utrecht
26%
PSV or FC Utrecht
85%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
6.4%
4 – 1
6.4%
1 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
4.8%
5 – 1
4.1%
5 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -2 | 41% | 20% | 39% |
| -1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| -1 | 61% | 18% | 22% |
| -0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

