Utrecht vs Zwolle: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Utrecht prepare to host Zwolle on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Utrecht, currently 10th in the standings with 30 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Zwolle, sitting 13th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Utrecht and Zwolle have favored Utrecht, with Zwolle claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Groningen, Utrecht recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Barkas, El Karouani, van der Hoorn, Didden, Vesterlund, Zechiel, Engwanda, Cathline, De Wit, Alarcon, Stepanov. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Zwolle's last outing came against Heerenveen, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured de Graaff, Floranus, MacNulty, Jensen, Gooijer, de Rooij , Thomas, Oosting, Shoretire, Kostons, Namli. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Utrecht are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Utrecht and Zwolle are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Utrecht's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Zwolle's games average 3.8 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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