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Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
Oct 2414:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Utrecht 2-1 PEC Zwolle
UtrechtDrawPEC Zwolle
Over 2.5 goalsYes (66%)
Both teams to scoreYes (66%)
Utrecht host PEC Zwolle at Stadion Galgenwaard in Eredivisie Round 10, with the home side looking to build on recent momentum. Utrecht sit 11th with 11 points from nine games, while PEC Zwolle occupy 15th place with 7 points. The visitors arrive in poor form, having won just twice all season, making this an opportunity for the hosts to strengthen their position in the middle of the table.
Team form
Utrecht
Utrecht have found their rhythm with back-to-back wins. They defeated Twente 2-1 away on 18 October, then beat Willem II 3-1 at home four days earlier. Over their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded 11, averaging 2.0 per game offensively. However, a heavy 0-5 defeat at Feyenoord on 20 September shows they can be vulnerable to elite opposition. Their season average of 1.78 goals scored against 2.89 conceded suggests a side capable of creating chances but prone to defensive lapses.
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle's season has been troubling. Despite a bright spot—a 4-1 victory over GO Ahead Eagles at home on 18 October—they have lost four of their last five outings. They shipped three goals at Groningen, seven at Feyenoord, and one at Cambuur, conceding 14 goals across five games at 2.8 per match. Their attacking output remains anaemic at 1.11 goals per game for the season. The visitors arrive at Galgenwaard in desperate need of points but with a defence that has struggled to hold shape under pressure.
Head-to-head
The last five meetings between these clubs tell a story of close, competitive encounters. Their most recent clash in January 2020 ended 3-3, while earlier meetings have produced draws and narrow wins. Utrecht won 2-1 away in December 2016, but PEC Zwolle claimed a 4-3 home victory in February 2019. These sides have a history of entertaining, open football, suggesting goals are likely when they meet.
Key factors
Utrecht's superior league position and recent form give them a clear advantage. They have won two straight games and look organised in their 3-4-3 shape. Ángel Alarcón has been influential in attack, while Zagré provides creativity from midfield. PEC Zwolle's defensive fragility is the critical weakness—they have conceded 22 goals in nine games and lack the solidity to frustrate a side playing with confidence. The visitors' 4-2-3-1 formation offers some structure, but their recent capitulations suggest they will struggle to contain Utrecht's attacking intent. Both teams have shown they can score, and the bookmakers price goals heavily into this fixture.
Prediction
Utrecht hold a slight favourite status. They are the better team on current form, occupy a higher league position, and play at home where they have won recently. PEC Zwolle's defensive record makes them vulnerable to conceding, while their attacking limitations mean they will struggle to create sustained pressure. The expected goal balance favours the hosts, and their recent wins suggest they are building something positive. A home victory is the most likely outcome, though PEC Zwolle's unpredictability and history of entertaining encounters with Utrecht means a draw or away win cannot be ruled out entirely.
Back Utrecht to win. The hosts are in better form, defend more solidly, and have the quality to break down a PEC Zwolle side that has looked fragile under pressure. Expect a fairly open game with both teams likely to score, but the home side should have enough to secure three points and climb further away from the relegation zone.
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| 2 |  AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| 3 |  PSV Eindhoven | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| 4 |  Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| 5 |  Twente | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 |  Groningen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 11 |  Utrecht | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 12 |  NEC Nijmegen | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 13 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 14 |  Cambuur | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 15 |  PEC Zwolle | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 16 |  Telstar | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 18 |  Willem II | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
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