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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, a fixture that pits a mid-table side showing signs of recovery against visitors struggling badly this season. The hosts sit 11th with 11 points from 9 games; Zwolle languish in 15th on just 7 points. Utrecht's recent form has been encouraging, but Zwolle's defensive fragility makes them a risky proposition for fantasy purposes.
Team form
Utrecht
Utrecht have won two of their last three league matches, beating Twente 2-1 away and Willem II 3-1 at home before that. Over their last five games they have scored 10 and conceded 11, averaging 2.0 goals for and 2.2 against. Their season record shows 16 goals scored but 26 conceded — a leaky defence that has cost them heavily. In their most recent outing they managed only 37% possession and 1.25 expected goals, yet still came away with three points. Ángel Alarcón has been their standout performer with 2 goals in that last match.
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle's campaign has been a nightmare. They sit bottom of the table with only 2 wins and 1 draw from 9 games. Their last outing was a rare bright spot — a 4-1 home win over GO Ahead Eagles — but that masks a season of defensive collapse. Over five games they have conceded 14 goals while scoring just 6, averaging 1.2 for and 2.8 against. Before that win they had lost three straight without scoring, including a 7-0 hammering at Feyenoord. T. Oosting scored twice in their recent victory and D. Mbayo provided an assist, but consistency is nowhere to be found.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record between these sides is remarkably open. Their last five meetings include three draws and two wins split between them. Most recently in 2020 they drew 3-3, before that PEC won 4-3 at home in 2019. Utrecht won 2-1 away in 2016, but Zwolle have taken points here regularly. History suggests goals are likely when these teams meet.
Key factors
Utrecht's attacking threat — particularly Alarcón's form — should trouble a Zwolle defence that has conceded 22 goals in 9 games. However, Utrecht's own defensive record is poor, and Zwolle's recent 4-1 win shows they can score in bursts. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.49, reflecting the attacking potential on both sides. Utrecht's slight possession advantage at home and better league position give them an edge, but Zwolle are capable of causing problems on the counter. For fantasy managers, the attacking players carry real appeal given the expected goal flow.
Prediction
Utrecht hold a narrow advantage. They are the better-placed side with recent wins under their belt, playing at home where they should control possession. Zwolle's defensive record is alarming, and while their last result was positive, it came against a weakened opponent. The model favours a Utrecht victory, though not by a large margin — this is a narrow-edge situation rather than a comfortable win. Both teams have shown they can score, and the fixture history supports an open contest.
Back Utrecht to win. They are a slight favourite here, with the home advantage and recent form counting in their favour. Expect goals at both ends — the defensive vulnerabilities on display make a high-scoring game plausible. For fantasy purposes, focus on Utrecht's attacking outlets, particularly Alarcón, but do not ignore Zwolle's capacity to create chances on the break.
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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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