Our PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen Prediction: 1-1
PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday May 18, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen 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 – Willem II vs PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Willem II, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, PEC Zwolle had 58% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Willem II | 42% | 9 (4) | 1 | 34 |
 PEC Zwolle | 58% | 11 (6) | 1.05 | 57 |
FC Groningen's Last Match – FC Groningen vs Ajax
FC Groningen will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Netherlands Eredivisie stalemate against Ajax on May 14. In that match, FC Groningen recorded 46% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Groningen | 46% | 10 (5) | 1.79 | 27 |
 Ajax | 54% | 7 (4) | 0.97 | 40 |
PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen Stats
Key Stats
| PEC Zwolle | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
PEC Zwolle are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while FC Groningen average 1.7 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
PEC Zwolle 14-16
FC Groningen 17-19
What are the odds for this match?
PEC Zwolle to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.6
FC Groningen to win: @2.8
Lineups
PEC Zwolle (4-3-3) : Jasper Schendelaar, Eliano Reijnders, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Younes Namli, Anouar El Azzouzi, Ryan Thomas, Dylan Mbayo, Odysseus Velanas, Filip Krastev
FC Groningen (4-2-3-1) : Hidde Jurjus, Marco Rente, Hjalmar Ekdal, Thijmen Blokzijl, Wouter Prins, Leandro Bacuna, Stije Resink, Dave Kwakman, Romano Postema, Jorg Schreuders, Thom Van Bergen
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