Eredivisie leaders PSV are in action for the final time in 2025 when they head to Stadion Galgenwaard to face off against Utrecht on Sunday.
The away side are looking increasingly like champions-elect with each passing week, but their hosts will be aiming to stop a seemingly unstoppable charge towards domestic glory.
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Utrecht vs PSV prediction: PSV to keep juggernaut rolling
Key stats
- PSV have opened the scoring in each of their last eight matches
- Only one of the visitors' last six matches has yielded fewer than three goals.
- Eight of Utrecht's last nine matches have ended with both teams scoring
Correct score prediction: Utrecht 1-3 PSV
PSV have won all eight of their league matches away from home by an aggregate score of 24-7, highlighting their strength at both ends of the pitch.
Admittedly, Utrecht have been solid on home turf with five wins from eight games, but we reckon this weekend's hosts will be defeated with relative ease.
Pre-game odds and win probability: PSV touted as likely winners
- HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aiming to extend their 10-match winning run in the Eredivisie, PSV have the bookies' backing to record maximum points from their trip to Utrecht, having been given a 58.8% chance of winning.
Peter Bosz's men claimed one of their more routine wins of the campaign last time out, where they edged past GVVV to book their place in the KNVB Beker last 16.
For Utrecht, the task of becoming only the second team this season to claim a league win over PSV appears daunting to say the least, but their 23.8% win probability should offer some encouragement.
Having gone five matches without a win since November 23, Ron Jans's men made light work of TOP Oss to book their place in the next round of the Dutch Cup and secure a return to winning ways.
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Most recent H2Hs: Ten without defeat for PSV
While PSV have not managed a league double over Utrecht in any of the last three seasons, the Eredivisie champions have dominated this fixture to a large degree, going unbeaten in 10 straight editions since a 3-0 defeat in January 2019.
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/02/25
PSV
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/12/24
FC Utrecht
PSV
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/01/24
FC Utrecht
PSV
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/08/23
PSV
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/02/23
FC Utrecht
PSV
Utrecht preview: Yoann Cathline left with increased attacking burden in Sebastien Haller's absence
With Haller currently on international duty with the Ivory Coast, Yoann Cathline will need to come to the fore for Utrecht.
Meanwhile, Dutch trio David Min, Noah Ohio and Davy van den Berg are unavailable for the home side, who will also be without Derry Murkin.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), Horemans, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani, Engwanda, Jensen, Zechiel, Rodriguez, De Wit & Cathline
Utrecht's last five matches:
- Oss 0-2 Utrecht (KNVB Beker)
- NAC Breda 1-1 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- Utrecht 1-2 Nottingham Forest (Europa League)
- Utrecht 1-1 Twente (Eredivisie)
- Go Ahead Eagles 2-2 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
PSV preview: In-form Ismael Saibari a big miss
Alongside fellow Moroccan Anass Salah-Eddine, Saibari has teamed up with his international teammates in anticipation of the Africa Cup of Nations.
This has left some spots in the XI up for grabs, and PSV's strength in depth will be tested over the next few weeks.
Predicted lineup: Kovar (GK), Sildillia, Flamingo, Schouten, Dest, Wanner, Veerman, Til, Perisic, Pepi & Man
PSV's last five matches:
- PSV 3-0 GVV (KNVB Beker)
- PSV 4-3 Heracles (Eredivisie)
- PSV 2-3 Atletico Madrid (Champions League)
- Heerenveen 0-2 PSV Eindohven (Eredivisie)
- PSV 3-0 Volendam (Eredivisie)
Player to watch – Joey Veerman
After starting all of PSV's matches since the September international break, Veerman was given a much-needed rest in his side's cup triumph over GVV.
The midfielder will be expected to return to the XI this weekend and will be aiming to score for a fourth game in five matches.
However, Veerman will also need to tread carefully as he currently runs the risk of a one-game ban, having already been booked four times this season.