FC Utrecht - PEC Zwolle predictions

We don’t expect FC Utrecht to have any issues beating PEC Zwolle. The hosts are largely favoured by all the top bookmakers online and 1.53 might actually be a good-value bet to consider. The visitors are not to be underestimated but on this particular instance the home side are seen as clear winners.

The current perspective makes the situation crystal clear. Given the superiority of FC Utrecht and the 6.50 odds given to PEC Zwolle to win, it is evident that anything but a home win would be an incredible shock.

FC Utrecht’s crushing away defeat in the last round was painful but predictable. Hopes were up for their fans at half-time as they maintained an unlikely lead, but it all came crashing down in the second half, ending in a 4:2 loss in an away game at Feyenoord .

PEC Zwolle lost their previous home game against Ajax with a considerably high 1:3 margin. Considering the overwhelming betting odds they were up against, though, the fact that they spent most of the match on the back foot is not too surprising.

FC Utrecht gans are hoping for better defensive performance then what they’ve seen in away games. The previous three matches featured 7 conceded goals.

Given 7 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, PEC Zwolle's defensive line is much to be desired.

FC Utrecht previously played this match as the visitors in a previous round of the Eredivisie and suffered a fairly narrow defeat. Most bookies believe things will end differently this time, pricing a home win at 1.53.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Taylor Booth, Tim Handwerker, Hidde ter Avest, Jeppe Okkels, Ole Romeny, Anthony Descotte will have to sit this one out, while PEC Zwolle will have to make do without Ferdy Druijf, Nick Fichtinger, Kaj de Rooij.

If you’re feeling confident, a Draw/Home wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the way to go. It’s a fairly risky move, but likely the best way to get some value out of the match this Wednesday.