The Eredivisie clash between Utrecht and PSV is scheduled for December 21st. According to the odds, PSV is the clear favorite with a win priced at 1.72, while a draw is at 4.16, and a victory for Utrecht is at 4.57. The probabilities are distributed as follows: PSV - 55.87%, draw - 23.10%, Utrecht - 21.03%. This setup highlights PSV's strong attacking potential, backed by recent performances and goal-scoring statistics. Considering the current form of both teams, bookmakers expect a high-scoring game with PSV having the upper hand.
In their last five matches, Utrecht has averaged 46.2% possession, received 1.8 yellow cards, committed 13.4 fouls, and recorded 1.2 offsides per game. PSV, over the same period, shows 64.2% possession, 1.2 cautions, 9.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Utrecht's last three matches: December 17th - TOP Oss - Utrecht 0-2, December 14th - NAC Breda - Utrecht 1-1, December 11th - Utrecht - Nottingham Forest 1-2. PSV played as follows: December 16th - PSV - GVVV Veenendaal 3-0, December 13th - PSV - Heracles 4-3, December 9th - PSV - Atlético Madrid 2-3. In their last head-to-head on February 15th, PSV and Utrecht drew 2-2.
In terms of scoring, PSV displays a pronounced attacking profile: over the last 5 matches, the team averages 2.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, with a total of 4 goals per match. Utrecht averages 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, with 2.6 goals per game. PSV has seen over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, while Utrecht has 2 out of 5. In the first half, PSV consistently scores: 5 out of 5 games with over 1.5 total goals, while Utrecht has only 1 out of 5. In the second half, Utrecht has 3 out of 5 with over 1.5, PSV has 2 out of 5. Regarding goal timing: Utrecht most frequently scores between 61-75 minutes (40%) and concedes late (76-90, 38%). PSV most often scores in the first 15 minutes (33%) and concedes most frequently early in the second half (46-60, 38%). Given PSV's high scoring rate and frequent over 2.5 totals, along with Utrecht's not-so-reliable defense, a bet on over 2.75 goals at 1.55 seems logical.
Regarding corners, Utrecht averages 6.6 per match, PSV - 6. In the last 5 games, Utrecht surpassed a total of 9.5 corners 4 times, PSV 3 times. The closest to the average total is 12.5, but among the available lines, there's a pair for a total of 11: over 11 corners is at 2.42, under 11 at 1.50. In the corner outcome, PSV is the favorite (1.56). Considering both teams' activity in delivering corners, betting on over 11 corners seems justified, although the line is quite high. It's also noteworthy that PSV regularly wins in corner counts, confirmed by their high attacking activity and possession percentage.
Sportwars.net prediction for the match Utrecht vs. PSV, 2025-12-21 - Total over 2.75 goals, odds 1.55. Exact score: 1:2, odds 8.00.


