Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle prediction

THE FORECAST

Utrecht hold home advantage and sit above a struggling PEC Zwolle side that just dismissed their manager, though interim trainer Van der Ree did spark a 4-1 win over Go Ahead Eagles last time out. Utrecht carry a very heavy injury list which limits their depth, but their opponents are similarly depleted and statistically weaker in both attack and defence. The wet, windy conditions (nearly 15mm rain, gusts approaching 38 km/h) should somewhat suppress open, high-tempo play, keeping the scoreline moderate, with Utrecht's home record tipping the balance.