May 8, 2016. A day that will remain inextricably linked to PSV. On that day in Zwolle, PSV crowned themselves champions of the Netherlands for the 23rd time. On Saturday, Phillip Cocu's team returns to the pitch where it became champion more than three months ago, thanks in part to goals from Luuk de Jong (2) and Jürgen Locadia. A preview in facts and figures.
Victory in the making?
Of the last eight mutual meetings in Zwolle, seven were won by PSV. The only time PSV did not win against PEC was in 2014. Back then it was 3-1 for PEC Zwolle. On behalf of PSV, Luuk de Jong scored from the spot.
Fine opponent for Luuk de Jong
Luuk de Jong scored twice in Zwolle last season and that is no exception for the striker. In fact, De Jong scored in each of his four premier league matches with PEC Zwolle (five goals in total).
Club record
PSV scored at least 2 goals in each of its last 9 away games in the Eredivisie, a club record. Should PSV also score at least 2x visiting PEC Zwollen, they will equal the Eredivisie record held by AZ (2006) and Ajax 2013.
Outing record in sight
PSV won the last ten away matches in the Eredivisie. Only twice did PSV record longer series: twelve between 1987-1988 and eleven between 1985-1986.
Old acquaintances
PEC Zwolle player Dirk Marcellis played 68 premier league matches for PSV between 2007 and 2010. Besides him, Stef Nijland also has a past with PSV. He was under contract with PSV between 2008 and 2013, but only came into action 18 times in the Eredivisie for the club (1 goal). After three rental periods, he signed with Zwolle in 2013.