Our Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle Prediction: 2-2
Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 2-2 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs FC Groningen
Excelsior will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss against FC Groningen on December 5. In that match, Excelsior recorded 46% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 46% | 9 (5) | 1.97 | 22 |
 FC Groningen | 54% | 15 (10) | 3.91 | 46 |
PEC Zwolle's Last Match – PEC Zwolle vs Fortuna Sittard
PEC Zwolle must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Fortuna Sittard in their last outing. In that match, PEC Zwolle recorded 35% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PEC Zwolle | 35% | 6 (3) | 1.58 | 38 |
 Fortuna Sittard | 65% | 9 (3) | 0.71 | 55 |
Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.29 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.53 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while PEC Zwolle average 1.8 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.
Excelsior 9-14
PEC Zwolle 18-25
What are the odds for this match?
Excelsior to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.6
PEC Zwolle to win: @3.2
Lineups
Excelsior (4-3-3) : Stijn Van Gassel, Ilias Bronkhorst, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Lennard Hartjes, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Jerolldino Armantrading, Gyan De Regt
PEC Zwolle (4-2-3-1) : Tom de Graaff de Graaff, Tristan Gooijer, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Ryan Thomas, Zico Buurmeester, Shola Shoretire, Thijs Oosting, Kaj de Rooij, Koen Kostons
PSV 
Feyenoord 
NEC 
Ajax 
AZ 
FC Twente 
Sparta Rotterdam 
FC Utrecht 
FC Groningen 
Heerenveen 
Fortuna Sittard 
PEC Zwolle 
Go Ahead Eagles 
Excelsior 
FC Volendam 
NAC 
Telstar 
Heracles