FC Utrecht vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction: The Lightbulbs To Continue Their Fine Run of Form

FC Utrecht will welcome PSV Eindhoven to the Stadion Galgenwaard in the 14th round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between FC Utrecht vs. PSV Eindhoven, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Utrecht

Form: WWWLW

No one anticipated the possibility of FC Utrecht being in the title race this season. After 12 games, they sit in second place and have amassed 31 points and trail league leaders PSV Eindhoven by a meager five points while they've maintained a two-point cushion over third-placed Ajax Amsterdam. 

De Domstedelingen's last league match before the international break witnessed them secure a narrow 2-1 victory against NEC Nijmegen away from home. Confidence is surely high as they head into this matchup, boasting a three-match winning streak.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Barkas; Horemans, Didden, Viergever, El Karouani; Fraulo, Aaronson; Cathline, Jensen, Rodriguez; Descotte

PSV Eindhoven

Form: WWLWW

In their return to domestic action after the international break, PSV Eindhoven delivered a merciless 5-0 humiliation to Groningen over the weekend. This not only extended their winning streak in the league to two matches but also elevated their goal tally in the season to a whopping 45.

Four days after their emphatic league win, Peter Bosz's team played host to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Malik Tillman's brace and Ricardo Pepi's lone strike were enough to see the team claim a narrow 3-2 victory. They'll be looking to build on this momentum.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Benitez; Karsdorp, Boscagli, Flamingo, Dams; Saibari, Junior, Til; Bakayoko, Pepi, Perisic

Match Facts

• FC Utrecht are winless in their last eight matches against PSV Eindhoven.
• PSV Eindhoven have won seven of their last eight away matches in the Eredivisie.
• FC Utrecht averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and PSV Eindhoven averages 3.14 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 65 meetings, FC Utrecht have won 5 times, PSV Eindhoven have won 48 times, and there have been 12 draws, with the goal difference being 163-53 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Utrecht's mettle will be put to the test in this upcoming encounter. They go up against PSV Eindhoven, a team they've failed to defeat in their last eight meetings (L5, D3), and nothing much can be expected from them here.

PSV Eindhoven are the current leaders, but defeat here would see their opponents narrow the gap to just two points. That would happen if the reigning champions were in some crisis with their performance, of which they are not. As such, I recommend supporting the away team in the full-time market combined with a total of over 1.5 goals.

• W2 & TO 1.5 for 1.69
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66
• Handicap - PSV Eindhoven -1.5 for 2.21