FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle — Eredivisie .
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Ruud Bexkens
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | VVV Venlo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | AZ | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Aug | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Aug | FC Emmen | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 6–2 | W |
| 30 Aug | FC Emmen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Aug | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #15 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). PEC Zwolle are 15th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between FC Groningen and PEC Zwolle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 19' A stunning finish from Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 24' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kenneth Paal suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past PEC Zwolle's compact .
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ko Itakura, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 44' A quiet spell here at . PEC Zwolle seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Groningen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 55' The whistle greets Iliass Bel Hassani as he departs to be replaced by Reza Ghoochannejhad.
- 59' Ajdin Hrustic doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' It’s a booking for FC Groningen player. Azor Matusiwa gets a Yellow card.
- 69' The 36-year-old Sergio Padt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Dennis Johnsen gets the nod from PEC Zwolle. He replaces Mustafa Saymak and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' FC Groningen make a change. Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist trudges off to be replaced by Mo El Hankouri on 72 minutes.
- 77' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' Sam Schreck is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ajdin Hrustic at the 78 minute mark.
- 83' PEC Zwolle have won 257 goals from 232 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' FC Groningen ring the changes. Azor Matusiwa has done his job and it is now time for Romano Postema to step up.
- It finishes all square. FC Groningen and PEC Zwolle share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
-
6
Azor Matusiwa ↓ Romano Postema 90'
- 1
- 4
- 42
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↓ Sam Schreck 78'
- 21
- 35
- 17
- 18
Bench
- 11
- 9
-
14
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 72'
- 16
- 20
- 26
- 28
-
8
Sam Schreck ↑ 78'
- 27
- 32
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 90'
Coach
Danny Buijs
PEC Zwolle Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 11
- 20
- 5
- 19
- 38
- 10
- 1
- 31
- 15
-
6
Mustafa Saymak ↓ Dennis Johnsen 71'
Bench
- 16
-
17
Dennis Johnsen ↑ 71'
- 29
- 40
-
8
Reza Ghoochannejhad ↑ 55'
- 47
- 36
- 30
Coach
John Stegeman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Yuta Nakayama | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 1 |
| Ko Itakura | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
| Mees De Wit | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
| Thomas van den Belt | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.24
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
86%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
35%
FC Groningen or PEC Zwolle
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.3%
3 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.5%
4 – 0
5.6%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.8%
5 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 23% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.