PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord: Feyenoord to win
Feyenoord head to an expected 3.0 goals per match while PEC Zwolle manage only 0.5, and the model backs a 86.4% chance of a Rotterdam win. The recent form and head‑to‑head record underline that dominance.
Both clubs enter this clash with contrasting trajectories: Feyenoord have been unbeaten in five league outings, while PEC Zwolle have slipped to three defeats in their last five. The gap in attacking output – 3.0 xG for the visitors versus 0.5 xG for the hosts – sets a clear expectation of a one‑sided result.
Lars's Verdict
The model assigns an 86.4% probability to a Feyenoord victory, reflecting their superior xG and recent unbeaten run.
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With PEC Zwolle averaging 0.5 expected goals and Feyenoord averaging 3.0, the model gives a 62.8% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 37.2% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 3.5 (PEC Zwolle 0.5 + Feyenoord 3.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 67.5% chance against 32.5% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has PEC Zwolle at 3.7%, the draw at 9.6%, and Feyenoord at 86.4% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-2 at 13.6% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
PEC Zwolle
Zwolle’s last five league results read LLWLD, with a 1‑3 loss at Twente and a 0‑2 defeat to Ajax highlighting defensive frailties. Their solitary win, 2‑0 at Heerenveen, came away from home, showing they can score but not consistently enough to challenge a side averaging three goals per game. This uneven form underpins the low win probability for Zwolle.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord’s recent run of WDWDW features a 5‑2 away thrashing of Cambuur and a 3‑1 win at NEC Nijmegen, both showing they can both dominate and finish clinically on the road. Their only draw, 2‑2 at GO Ahead Eagles, still involved two goals scored, confirming their attacking consistency. These results support a high probability of victory.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Feyenoord have won all matches, including a 6‑1 away win in December 2025 and a 5‑0 victory in May 2024, reinforcing the model’s win rating for the visitors.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | PEC Zwolle 0-2 Feyenoord | Eredivisie |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Feyenoord 6-1 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Feyenoord 4-0 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| 18 Aug 2024 | PEC Zwolle 1-5 Feyenoord | Eredivisie |
| 5 May 2024 | Feyenoord 5-0 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
Team News
PEC Zwolle: J. Burger (Knock), F. Krastev (Achilles Tendon Injury), Y. Namli (Knee Injury), S. Floranus (Red Card)
Feyenoord: T. Beelen (Broken Leg), J. Moder (Knee Injury), B. Nieuwkoop (Injury), G. Smal (Ankle Injury)
Injury records reflect the current season on file and may not capture very recent knocks — confirmed lineups land closer to kickoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord?
Feyenoord to win. The model assigns an 86.4% probability to a Feyenoord victory, reflecting their superior xG and recent unbeaten run.
What does the model give PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives PEC Zwolle a 3.7% chance, the draw 9.6%, and Feyenoord 86.4% to win.
When is PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord?
PEC Zwolle play Feyenoord on Sun 13 Sep · 15:45 BST in the Eredivisie at MAC³PARK Stadion.
Are there any injury concerns for PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord?
PEC Zwolle: J. Burger (Knock), F. Krastev (Achilles Tendon Injury), Y. Namli (Knee Injury), S. Floranus (Red Card). Feyenoord: T. Beelen (Broken Leg), J. Moder (Knee Injury), B. Nieuwkoop (Injury), G. Smal (Ankle Injury). Injury records reflect the current season on file and may not capture very recent knocks — confirmed lineups land closer to kickoff.
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See all Eredivisie fixtures →All signs point to a comfortable win for Feyenoord, making the match‑result market the most decisive reading from our model.
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