Faltering PSV Eindhoven welcome Utrecht to the Philips Stadion on Saturday afternoon, looking to recapture their best form. Read on for our PSV Eindhoven vs Utrecht predictions and more.
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PSV Eindhoven vs Utrecht prediction:
Key stats
- PSV have had a rotten February, with just one win in their last four matches.
- De Lampen have just one clean sheet in ten.
- However, Utrecht are winless in five.
- PSV are also unbeaten in nine against their visitors.
Correct score prediction PSV Eindhoven 3-1 Utrecht
We back PSV to return to winning ways in this one, with Utrecht's season beginning to run out of steam.
However, we do expect Utrecht to score at least one, with PSV not boasting a great defensive record in recent months.
Pre-game odds and win probability: PSV overwhelming favourites
HOME: 7/20 (1.35) – 74.1%
DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite recent roubles, the bookmakers' expected winner in this game is PSV. Their odds of 7/20 imply a huge 74.1% likelihood of victory, a probability we broadly agree with.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Recent H2Hs: Dominance from De Lampen
As is to be expected, given the gap in the historical standings of these two clubs, PSV have been dominant in their fixtures against Utrecht, as was the case in their 5-2 win in December.
In fact, Utrecht have managed just one win over their visitors in their last 25 meetings.
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
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/10/22
PSV
FC Utrecht
PSV preview: A rare wobble?
Much of this season has gone exactly to plan for PSV, and last month's 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Champions League was the cherry on top.
However, De Lampen have suffered a hangover from that stellar win, with just one win in their last four.
Last weekend saw them drop shock points in a home draw to Willem II, and they lost to Juventus in the Champions League playoffs midweek.
However, they are still unbeaten at home, and have a stellar record against Utrecht. We reckon they'll bounce back.
Predicted lineup: Benitez (GK), Ledezma, Nagalo, Obispo, Malacia, Schouten, Veerman, Perisic, Saibari, Lang, de Jong
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
Feyenoord
2
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
Fortuna Sittard
1
PSV
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
W
FC Twente
1
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Almere City FC
0
PSV
5
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
PSV
3
Utrecht preview: Have the wheels fallen off?
Utrecht have enjoyed an unprecedentedly profitable Eredivisie season so far. Their 40 points after 22 games is only 10 shy of their tally for the entirety of last season.
The team has overperformed to a very high standard. However, the last few weeks have brought Utrecht back down to earth.
They extended their winless run with a shock home defeat to Almere, who are rock bottom of the league.
We think Utrecht will recover, and still claim European football, but it is a tall order to expect them to bounce back against PSV.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), Horemans, van der Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani, Engwando, Iqbal, Descotte, Toornstra, Aaronson, Haller
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
FC Twente
2
FC Utrecht
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
RKC
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
W
Ajax
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
FC Utrecht
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
2
FC Utrecht
2
Player to watch: Luuk de Jong
Like a fine Oude Gouda, Luuk de Jong only seems to get better with age. And with Ricardo Pepi out for the season, the veteran striker will continue to be PSV's shining light for a while longer.
The Dutchman, 34, has scored nine and assisted eight in 20 career appearances against Utrecht.