Our PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior Prediction: 2-1
PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
PEC Zwolle's Last Match – Go Ahead Eagles vs PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-5 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to Go Ahead Eagles on April 5. In that match, PEC Zwolle controlled 48% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Go Ahead Eagles | 52% | 11 (14) | 2.49 | 37 |
 PEC Zwolle | 48% | 9 (2) | 1.47 | 40 |
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs NEC
Excelsior will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss against NEC on April 4. In that match, Excelsior had 45% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 45% | 6 (5) | 0.71 | 29 |
 NEC | 55% | 9 (5) | 1.31 | 58 |
PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior Stats
Key Stats
| PEC Zwolle | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
PEC Zwolle are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
PEC Zwolle 13-18
Excelsior 9-14
What are the odds for this match?
PEC Zwolle to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.7
Excelsior to win: @3.1
Lineups
PEC Zwolle (4-1-4-1) : Tom de Graaff de Graaff, Olivier Aertssen, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Zico Buurmeester, Ryan Thomas, Younes Namli, Thijs Oosting, Odysseus Velanas, Koen Kostons
Excelsior (3-4-2-1) : Stijn Van Gassel, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Lewis Schouten, Ilias Bronkhorst, Arthur Zagre, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Lennard Hartjes, Gyan De Regt, Noah Naujoks