Eredivisie
FC Utrecht - PSV
08/30/2026, 10:15 AM
Expected Goals
1.3
2.7
1.3
1:1
14%1:2
8%2:1
8%0:2
6%2:0
6%What influences the xG?
FC Utrecht
PSV
League
The Lab
- 1PSV: 7 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 12 games)
- 2PSV with Ricardo Pepi starting: 3.1 goals/game, without him: 1.6 (16/7 games, last 30)
- 3FC Utrecht with Artem Stepanov starting: 1.9 goals/game, without him: 1.2 (15/13 games, last 30)
- 4FC Utrecht: 71% of all goals in the second half (17 of 24, last 12 games)
- 5FC Utrecht: first goal in 8 of 12 games (67%)
- 6FC Utrecht: 38% of all goals between minutes 76-90 (9 of 24)
Model Probabilities
Match Result
Home Win
35%
Draw
29%
Away Win
36%
Goals
Over 1.5
76%
Under 1.5
24%
Over 2.5
49%
Under 2.5
51%
Over 3.5
28%
Under 3.5
72%
Double Chance
Home or Draw
64%
Away or Draw
65%
No Draw
71%
Both Score
Yes
56%
No
44%
Key Factors
- Tactical contrast: PSV averaged 8.6 shots on target with 61.6% possession in recent matches, while Utrecht focused on counter-attacking
- Attack power vs home fortress: PSV average an impressive 3.07 away goals per game but encounter Utrecht's stable home defense conceding just 0.71 goals
- Form dominance: PSV travel unbeaten with a strong WWDWW form curve, while Utrecht had a slow start with only one point so far
Risk Factors
- Limited data availability regarding duel statistics in the recent matches of both teams
- Starting XI weakened: Paul Wanner is not named in PSV's starting lineup
- Severe injury concerns for Utrecht with five sidelined players in their squad
Overview
FC Utrecht host PSV at Stadion Galgenwaard
Eredivisie match on August 30, 2026, 12:15 PM
FC Utrecht currently sit in 15th place with 1 point
PSV arrive in 2nd place with 7 points
The mathematical model predicts a close match with an away win probability of 36% and home win at 35%
Form
Utrecht's form is inconsistent with WDLLD (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss)
Their last match ended in a 3-3 draw against Sparta Rotterdam
PSV show a strong form curve of WWDWW (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss)
The visitors won their last game 5-1 against FC Groningen
Statistics
Utrecht averaged 1.64 goals scored per game over the season
At home, they concede only 0.71 goals on average while scoring 1.62
PSV average an impressive 3.07 goals per away game
The visitors concede 1.36 goals on average when playing away
PSV scored 101 goals in 34 league games
Head-to-Head
In the last 4 direct meetings, Utrecht failed to secure a win
PSV won 3 matches, with 1 encounter ending in a draw
The last head-to-head match ended in a narrow 4-3 victory for PSV
PSV scored 13 goals in these matches compared to Utrecht's 8
Key Players
Artem Stepanov averages 0.94 goals per 90 minutes in recent games
Dani de Wit contributes with 7 goals and 3 assists
Yoann Cathline has provided 2 assists recently
Ivan PeriÅ”iÄ has 3 goals and 1 assist in his last 5 appearances
Ricardo Pepi is the top threat with 16 goals scored
Ryan Flamingo scored 2 goals in his last 5 matches
Goalkeepers
Vasilios Barkas is in goal for Utrecht, keeping 6 clean sheets at home and 9 overall
Matej Kovar starts for PSV, recording 5 clean sheets in away matches and 7 overall
Influences
The match is played on grass at Stadion Galgenwaard
Utrecht benefit from solid home defensive stats with only 0.71 goals conceded per game
Historically, matches at this venue average 3.8 goals per game
The both teams to score rate stands at 60% at this stadium