After the international break, PSV is once again looking forward to hunting for a win against PEC Zwolle this Saturday. Statistics show that PSV can start with confidence. Indeed, the team won 14 of its last 16 home matches against PEC in the Eredivisie.
Good run
PSV is in a good run. The team won its last 13 Eredivisie matches against PEC Zwolle. In history, the club only won more often against Willem II (18, 2004-2015) and ADO Den Haag (14, 1991-2010). This series is a record number of consecutive defeats against one specific club for PEC Zwolle.
None of last 36 Eredivisie matches lost
PSV has been able to deal with clubs from Overijssel in recent matches. The team did not lose any of its last 36 Eredivisie matches against a club from that province. the team won 29 matches and played 7 draws. PSV's last defeat against a team from that region was against Heracles Almelo on Sept. 19, 2015.
Penalty area
PSV has already scored 7 times from outside the penalty area this Eredivisie season. This is more than any other club. Last season, the team also managed to score that way. PSV then scored 13 goals.
Götze debut
Mario Götze has a positive experience with PEC Zwolle. The German made his Eredivisie debut against the club on Oct. 18, 2020. In just nine minutes, he also scored his first goal.
Old friend
Ryan Thomas knows PEC Zwolle very well. The midfielder played 123 Eredivisie matches for the team between 2013 and 2018. He scored a total of eight goals. Thomas won the KNVB Cup with the club in 2013-2014, thanks in part to 2 goals from him in the final. It then became 5-1 against Ajax.
Most valuable player
Cody Gakpo ranks third among the most valuable players in the Eredivisie. The striker scored two goals and provided six assists. This puts him together with Steven Berghuis in a shared first place with the most crosses this season.
Football world calls attention to LGBT+ acceptance
Next weekend, all matches in the Eredivisie and the Keuken Kampioen Divisie will be dedicated to broader LGBT+ acceptance. All clubs are making the case for the message that everyone is welcome, should be able to be themselves and that no one should be excluded.
On the weekend of Oct. 15, 16 and 17 - the weekend after International Coming Out Day - all clubs in the Eredivisie, Keuken Kampioen Divisie, Pure Energie Eredivisie Vrouwen, Eredivisie Zaalvoetbal men's and women's football will therefore wear OneLove captain's bands, fly special corner flags and display special pins and uniforms.
