Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle: prediction and stats
EredivisieRegular Season - 10Kick-off on October 24, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC)Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht
The Footlab model makes Utrecht the favourite at 61%, against 22% for a draw and 17% for PEC Zwolle. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle?
Utrecht starts as the favourite with a 120-point Elo edge (1,995 vs 1,875).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Utrecht have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; PEC Zwolle have 4, 3 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sparta Rotterdam(away) | 3-3 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 15, 2026 | AZ Alkmaar(home) | 1-4 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Groningen(away) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Sevilla(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Cambuur(away) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Heerenveen(away) | 2-0 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Twente(away) | 1-3 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Ajax(home) | 0-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Hannover 96(away) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 26, 2026 | AEK Athens FC(home) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Utrecht win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 PEC Zwolle win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | Utrecht 1-1 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| Aug 31, 2025 | PEC Zwolle 0-2 Utrecht | Eredivisie |
| Feb 1, 2025 | PEC Zwolle 3-3 Utrecht | Eredivisie |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Utrecht 1-0 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Utrecht 5-1 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| Aug 27, 2023 | PEC Zwolle 1-0 Utrecht | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle on Feb 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Utrecht score 1.7 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; PEC Zwolle score 1.2 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 1.7 | 1.9 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| PEC Zwolle | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Utrecht sit 15th in Eredivisie (1 points from 3 matches) and PEC Zwolle sit 14th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle?
- The Footlab model makes Utrecht the favourite at 61%, against 22% for a draw and 17% for PEC Zwolle.
- Where and when is Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle played?
- Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle is played on October 24, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at Stadion Galgenwaard, in the Eredivisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.