25 September 2021 at 19:00

51
Full Time
Referee: A. Lindhout

Betting Odds & Historical Data

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Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Utrecht

W 425D 291L 393
Over 2.557
Goals scored1662

Away Record: PEC Zwolle

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Utrecht defeated PEC Zwolle 5:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by A. Douvikas 11′ (pen.), M. Sylla 59′, B. Ramselaar 65′ (pen.), M. Mahi 66′, M. Saymak 75′, W. Janssen 86′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Utrecht had 44% possession while PEC Zwolle held 56%. Utrecht had 22 shots (11 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for PEC Zwolle. Utrecht made 5 substitutions, PEC Zwolle made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty awarded (Mike Van der Hoorn 63′).

Match Events

Key match events between Utrecht and PEC Zwolle — 6 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Utrecht
PEC Zwolle
Kick Off
11′
Half Time
O. BoussaidM. Mahi
55′
Q. TimberJ. van Overeem
55′
60′
G. KastaneerL. Fernandes
60′
T. van den BeltM. Saymak
Penalty awarded63′
VAR
64′Rico Strieder
65′
M. Mahi
66′
A. DouvikasS. van de Streek
72′
73′
D. RedanK. Paal
73′
D. HuibertsR. Koolwijk
75′
M. Saymak

assist: R. Strieder

M. SyllaM. Mallahi
78′
B. RamselaarAdrián Dalmau
78′
W. Janssen

assist: M. van der Hoorn

86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Utrecht had 44% possession against PEC Zwolle's 56%. Utrecht registered 22 shots (11 on target) while PEC Zwolle managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–1. Fouls committed: 11–10.

11Shots on Goal3
9Shots off Goal3
22Total Shots8
2Blocked Shots2
17Shots insidebox3
5Shots outsidebox5
11Fouls10
8Corner Kicks1
2Offsides0
44%Ball Possession56%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
360Total passes475
275Passes accurate381
76%Passes %80%

Lineups

Utrecht lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Hake, while PEC Zwolle deployed a 4-2-3-1 under A. Langeler.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Utrecht is 7.07, compared to — for PEC Zwolle. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Utrecht's highest-rated starter is M. van der Hoorn (7.07), while PEC Zwolle's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Utrecht have contributed 1 goals and 0 assists this season, led by M. van der Hoorn (1G). PEC Zwolle's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Utrecht deploy 4 defenders rated 7.07 on average, against PEC Zwolle's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Utrecht field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus PEC Zwolle's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Utrecht start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for PEC Zwolle averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 84% for Utrecht and —% for PEC Zwolle. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Utrecht's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for PEC Zwolle. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Utrecht's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: M. van der Hoorn (33), oldest: M. van der Hoorn (33)), while PEC Zwolle average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Utrecht's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 0 for PEC Zwolle. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Utrecht4-2-3-14-2-3-1PEC Zwolle
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Paes14Janssen2Maarel33Hoorn21Warmerd.6Maher23Ramsela.27Timber26Boussaid29Sylla18Douvikas1Lamprou2Polen4Nakayama3Voet27Pabai13Strieder20Belt8Huiberts7Kastane.19Redan9Tedić

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hake

Substitutes

Coach: A. Langeler

UtrechtPosition StrengthPEC Zwolle
7.07
Avg Rating
7.07Defender (4 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
Utrecht4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Paes
14DefenderW. Janssen
2DefenderM. van der Maarel
33DefenderM. van der Hoorn7.11G
21DefenderD. Warmerdam
6MidfielderA. Maher
23MidfielderB. Ramselaar
27MidfielderQ. Timber
26MidfielderO. Boussaid
29MidfielderM. Sylla
18ForwardA. Douvikas
PEC Zwolle4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperK. Lamprou
2DefenderB. van Polen
4DefenderY. Nakayama
3DefenderS. Voet
27DefenderM. Pabai
13MidfielderR. Strieder
20MidfielderT. van den Belt
8MidfielderD. Huiberts
7MidfielderG. Kastaneer
19MidfielderD. Redan
9ForwardS. Tedić

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Utrecht have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. PEC Zwolle show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Utrecht

WLWWDW

PEC Zwolle

LDLWDD

Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle Head to Head Results

Utrecht and PEC Zwolle have met 29 times — Utrecht won 13, PEC Zwolle won 5, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Utrecht leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 88 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.03 per match (52 for the home side, 36 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (69%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Utrecht are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2019.

13

Utrecht

11

Drawn

5

PEC Zwolle

Goals: 52Goals: 36

Recent Meetings (29)

22 Feb 2026Utrecht1 – 1PEC Zwolle
31 Aug 2025PEC Zwolle0 – 2Utrecht
1 Feb 2025PEC Zwolle3 – 3Utrecht
11 Aug 2024Utrecht1 – 0PEC Zwolle
3 Apr 2024Utrecht5 – 1PEC Zwolle
27 Aug 2023PEC Zwolle1 – 0Utrecht
7 May 2022PEC Zwolle1 – 1Utrecht
30 Jan 2021Utrecht3 – 3PEC Zwolle
21 Nov 2020PEC Zwolle1 – 1Utrecht
29 Aug 2020PEC Zwolle0 – 2Utrecht
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026