PEC Zwolle
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Mac3Park Stadion Sun 31 Aug 08:30
FC Utrecht
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: PEC Zwolle vs Utrecht

PEC Zwolle host Utrecht in this Dutch Eredivisie encounter at Mac3Park Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

PEC to Make Life Tough for Utrecht

PEC look a good bet to defeat Utrecht and we can back the home team at -108 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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3-3 Draw in Last H2H Battle

PEC Zwolle have triumphed in back-to-back Eredivisie clashes. The latest was on the road where Telstar were beaten 2-0 at 711 Stadion. PEC had 48% possession and managed four shots on target, while Koen Kostons scored both of the goals.

FC Utrecht claimed a home victory in their previous Eredivisie game. A 4-1 win occurred against Excelsior at Stadion Galgenwaard. Ron Jans' team had 50% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, while Victor Jensen netted two, with Miguel Rodriguez and David Min also on the scoresheet.

Three days ago, Utrecht played out a 0-0 draw in the Europa League qualifier when hosting Zrinjski Mostar.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Utrecht have gone unbeaten in their past three matches against PEC, with the last clash ending in a 3-3 draw at Mac3Park Stadion. The past 10 H2H games have featured five draws, four wins for Utrecht and just one for PEC.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
9 PEC Zwolle logo PEC Zwolle 21 7 5 9 30 43 -13 30:43 26
12 Utrecht logo Utrecht 20 6 6 8 30 27 3 30:27 24
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PEC Zwolle – Last 10 League Games

PEC have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 14.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. PEC have averaged 52.0% possession, 435.8 passes and 4.4 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 4.1 corners from 12.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Younes Namli leads the way with 4 goals, with Koen Kostons and Dylan Vente getting 2 apiece. Kaj de Rooij is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalies Jasper Schendelaar and Tom de Graaff collectively keeping 4 clean sheets.

FC Utrecht – Last 10 League Games

Utrecht have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 15.9 attempts and 2.3 goals. Ron Jans' side average 46.1% possession, 380.9 passes, 4.7 corners taken and 5.2 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Miguel Rodriguez has scored 5, followed by Victor Jensen, David Min and Sebastien Haller with 3 goals apiece. Souffian El Karouani and Yoann Cathline are the top assist makers with 4 apiece, while Vasilios Barkas has notched 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

PEC Zwolle confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tom de Graaff (GK), Olivier Aertssen, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Ryan Thomas, Jamiro Monteiro, Dylan Mbayo, Thijs Oosting, Kaj de Rooij, Koen Kostons.

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Mike van der Hoorn, Matisse Didden, Souffian El Karouani, Gjivai Zechiel, Alonzo Engwanda, Davy van den Berg, Miguel Rodriguez, David Min, Derry Murkin.

PEC Zwolle vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of PEC Zwolle vs Utrecht with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

PEC +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Eredivisie game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -108.

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Key PEC Zwolle vs FC Utrecht league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by PEC in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by PEC in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by PEC in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Utrecht in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Utrecht in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Utrecht in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by PEC in 6 of their last 10 games against Utrecht.
PEC +0.25 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

PEC PEC logo 2 - 1 Utrecht logo Utrecht

There are betting odds of +850 that PEC land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Min Under 0.5 Shots On Target -147 BetMGM logo

David Min (Utrecht) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in eight of the past nine Eredivisie matches away from home. We’ll go with the latest numbers and back him to go under the Shots on Target line at odds of -147.

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Dylan Mbayo To Score +380 BetMGM logo

Dylan Mbayo (PEC) is available at +380 to be among the goals. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer pick and we think this is an attractive wager for him to be on the scoresheet.

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Corners Prediction

PEC Over 4.5 Corners -120 BetMGM logo

PEC Zwolle have been awarded an average of 5.40 corners in the past 5 home matches, while the corner count against Utrecht has been more than 4.5 in the previous four away games. If you agree with our verdict that the PEC Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -120 that this happens.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
PEC Logo PEC
Total
8.50 4.40 4.10
Home
8.50 4.70 3.80
Away
7.80 3.20 4.60
Utrecht Logo Utrecht
Total
9.90 4.70 5.20
Home
10.10 5.30 4.80
Away
10.50 4.70 5.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap PEC +0.25 -108
Total Goals Over 2.5 -137
Team Corners PEC Over 4.5 -120

We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include PEC Zwolle with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, three or more goals to be registered accompanied by PEC Zwolle to have over 4.5 corners.

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PEC Zwolle vs Utrecht Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Utrecht Victory

FC Utrecht are the +114 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 47% chance of winning this Eredivisie encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +215 for PEC Zwolle.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Utrecht at -175 and PEC at +125.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -164.

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Sébastien Haller Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Sébastien Haller to find the net anytime can get +195, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +475.

Player Goals
Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)
First
+195
Anytime
+475
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Kaj de Rooij (PEC)
First
+230
Anytime
+600
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Victor Jensen (Utrecht)
First
+235
Anytime
+550
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David Min (Utrecht)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Victor Jensen (Utrecht)
Over 0.5
-213
Under 0.5
+133
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Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+115
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David Min (Utrecht)
Over 0.5
-137
Under 0.5
-118
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Player Shots
Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)
Over 2.5
-111
Under 2.5
-
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Victor Jensen (Utrecht)
Over 2.5
+130
Under 2.5
-
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Adrian Blake (Utrecht)
Over 2.5
+140
Under 2.5
-
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Kaj de Rooij (PEC)
Over 2.5
+148
Under 2.5
-
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Mac3Park Stadion
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Past Six H2H Mac3Park Stadion Meetings Have Seen PEC Unbeaten

PEC are unbeaten over their previous five games at Mac3Park Stadion. Henry van der Vegt's team have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Utrecht have not won in the past three away matches. They have collected five draws, three wins and two defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

It was a 3-3 draw when PEC last faced Utrecht at Mac3Park Stadion. The past 6 H2H meetings at Mac3Park Stadion have resulted in two PEC triumphs and four draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
PEC Zwolle logo PEC Zwolle Home Stats 4-4-2 2.30 1.40 0.90 2 8 5 5
Utrecht logo Utrecht Away Stats 3-5-2 3.30 1.80 1.50 7 3 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
PEC Zwolle logo PEC Zwolle League Stats
FC Utrecht logo FC Utrecht League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

PEC Zwolle vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest PEC Zwolle vs Utrecht team news before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.

PEC Zwolle Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

PEC Zwolle Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

16 Tom de Graaff
3 Olivier Aertssen 28 Simon Graves 4 A. Garcia MacNulty 2 Sherel Floranus
30 Ryan Thomas 35 Jamiro Monteiro
11 Dylan Mbayo 25 Thijs Oosting 22 Kaj de Rooij
10 Koen Kostons
1 Vasilios Barkas
2 Siebe Horemans 3 Mike van der Hoorn 40 Matisse Didden 16 Souffian El Karouani
21 Gjivai Zechiel 27 Alonzo Engwanda 6 Davy van den Berg
22 Miguel Rodriguez 9 David Min 55 Derry Murkin

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

PEC Zwolle Substitutes

  • 20Gabriel Reiziger
  • 21Samir Lagsir
  • 26J. Pereira da
  • 29Thomas Buitink
  • 33Damian van der Haar
  • 34Nick Fichtinger
  • 38Givaro Rahajaan
  • 40Nick Dobben
  • 41Duke Verduin

FC Utrecht Substitutes

  • 5Kolbeinn Finnsson
  • 8Can Bozdogan
  • 14Zidane Iqbal
  • 15Adrian Blake
  • 17Emirhan Demircan
  • 23Niklas Vesterlund
  • 25Michael Brouwer
  • 26Miliano Jonathans
  • 33Kevin Gadellaa
  • 44Mike Eerdhuijzen
  • 46Jaygo van Ommeren
  • 91Sebastien Haller

Previous PEC Zwolle Lineups

15 Aug Eredivisie
Telstar 0-2 PEC Zwolle
10 Aug Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle 1-0 Twente
18 May Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle 2-0 Groningen
14 May Eredivisie
Willem II 1-2 PEC Zwolle
11 May Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle 1-1 Go Ahead E.
04 May Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-3 PEC Zwolle

Previous FC Utrecht Lineups

28 Aug Europa League
Utrecht 0-0 Zrinjski Mostar
24 Aug Eredivisie
Utrecht 4-1 Excelsior
21 Aug Europa League
Zrinjski Mostar 0-2 Utrecht
17 Aug Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 2-1 Utrecht
14 Aug Europa League
Utrecht 2-1 Servette
10 Aug Eredivisie
Utrecht 4-0 Heracles

Injuries & Suspensions

PEC Zwolle Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ryan Thomas Yellow cards
Damian van der Haar Ankle
Jasper Schendelaar Thigh
Samir Lagsir Other
FC Utrecht Injury Table
Type Name Info
Victor Jensen Knee
Zidane Iqbal Other
Emirhan Demircan Illness
Mike Eerdhuijzen Thigh
David Min Ankle
Team Squads

PEC Zwolle Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Henry van der Vegt

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Anselmo Garcia McNulty 4 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Olivier Aertssen 3 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Simon Graves 28 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Ryan Thomas 30 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Tom de Graaff 16 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0

FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ron Jans

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Siebe Horemans 2 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Souffian El Karouani 16 D 3 269 3 0 0 3 1 0
Alonzo Engwanda 27 M 3 235 3 0 0 0 1 0
Victor Jensen 7 M 3 234 3 0 3 0 0 0
Gjivai Zechiel 21 M 3 234 3 0 1 0 0 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 21 18 2 1 64:25 56
2 Feyenoord 21 12 3 6 51:32 39
3 NEC Nijmegen 20 11 5 4 52:34 38
4 Ajax 21 10 8 3 41:28 38
5 Sp. Rotterdam 21 11 2 8 27:34 35
6 AZ Alkmaar 21 9 5 7 36:35 32
7 Twente 21 7 10 4 31:24 31
8 Groningen 21 9 4 8 28:26 31
9 PEC Zwolle 21 7 5 9 30:43 26
10 SC Heerenveen 20 6 7 7 32:31 25
11 Fortuna Sittard 21 7 4 10 31:36 25
12 Utrecht 20 6 6 8 30:27 24
13 Excelsior 21 6 5 10 22:37 23
14 Go Ahead E. 20 4 10 6 31:34 22
15 Volendam 21 4 6 11 22:36 18
16 Heracles 21 5 2 14 30:53 17
17 NAC Breda 21 3 7 11 23:34 16
18 Telstar 21 3 7 11 25:37 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 11 8 2 1 36:16 26
2 Ajax 11 7 2 2 19:9 23
3 Feyenoord 11 7 1 3 29:18 22
4 NEC Nijmegen 9 6 2 1 25:13 20
5 PEC Zwolle 10 6 1 3 14:13 19
6 Utrecht 10 5 2 3 18:10 17
7 Fortuna Sittard 10 5 2 3 17:15 17
8 Sp. Rotterdam 11 5 2 4 13:18 17
9 Volendam 11 4 4 3 17:14 16
10 AZ Alkmaar 10 4 4 2 21:19 16
11 Twente 10 4 4 2 13:11 16
12 Groningen 10 4 3 3 15:9 15
13 Go Ahead E. 9 3 5 1 15:12 14
14 SC Heerenveen 11 3 5 3 18:19 14
15 Excelsior 11 4 2 5 12:14 14
16 Heracles 10 4 1 5 20:24 13
17 NAC Breda 11 3 3 5 14:16 12
18 Telstar 11 1 4 6 17:23 7