PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
- Assistant 2 Franca Overtoom (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | FC Groningen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 May | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 May | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 May | NAC Breda | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 May | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 May | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 6–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| PEC Zwolle | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| -2 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
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
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
PEC Zwolle are 15th (0 pts). FC Groningen are 9th (3 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' Temperatures are rising at MAC3PARK Stadion as PEC Zwolle face off against FC Groningen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marvin Peersman, as he is very good at scoring at MAC3PARK Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' 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 Wouter Prins suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dick Lukkien will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' PEC Zwolle have won 257 goals from 232 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' The 21-year-old Dave Kwakman has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Younes Namli makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and PEC Zwolle are in front.
- 50' PEC Zwolle are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
- 55' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Dave Kwakman departs to be replaced by Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson.
- 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PEC Zwolle needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 64' That looks like a foul for a card for Anouar El Azzouzi.
- 68' GOAL! Dylan Mbayo fires home to make it 2-0!
- 72' The whistle greets Marco Rente as he departs to be replaced by Noam Emeran.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Ryan Thomas argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' Tijmen Blokzijl, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 81' Davy van den Berg has so much to prove this time. He replaces Younes Namli on 81 minute.
- 82' The crowd applauds Dylan Mbayo as he leaves the pitch. Kaj de Rooij steps in for PEC Zwolle.
- 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 89' It is a substitution in PEC Zwolle team. Sheral Floranus is replaced by Damian van der Haar on 89 minute.
- 90' Samir Lagsir is ready to make an impact after coming on for Filip Krastev at the 90 minute mark.
- Full Time. PEC Zwolle beats FC Groningen
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
30
Ryan Thomas ↓ Jamiro Monteiro 82'
- 1
- 18
- 7
- 2
-
50
Filip Krastev ↓ Samir Lagsir 90'
- 23
-
11
Dylan Mbayo ↓ Kaj de Rooij 82'
- 4
- 6
- 28
Bench
- 29
- 40
- 25
- 5
-
22
Kaj de Rooij ↑ 82'
-
21
Samir Lagsir ↑ 90'
-
35
Jamiro Monteiro ↑ 82'
-
10
Davy van den Berg ↑ 81'
-
33
Damian van der Haar ↑ 89'
- 34
- 38
- 32
FC Groningen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↓ Tika de Jonge 72'
-
5
Marco Rente ↓ Noam Emeran 72'
- 21
- 29
- 6
- 26
- 14
- 4
- 3
- 16
-
2
Wouter Prins ↓ Marvin Peersman 56'
Bench
- 20
- 9
- 25
- 27
- 24
-
11
Noam Emeran ↑ 72'
- 31
-
43
Marvin Peersman ↑ 56'
-
18
Tika de Jonge ↑ 72'
- 67
- 22
- 46
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Yuta Nakayama | 2 |
| Bram van Polen | 1 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 1 |
| Laros Duarte | 1 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 1 |
| Younes Namli | 1 |
| Paul Gladon | 1 |
Head to Head
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.84
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
PEC Zwolle or FC Groningen 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: PEC Zwolle win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
61%
Draw or FC Groningen
67%
PEC Zwolle or FC Groningen
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PEC Zwolle win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
13.2%
0 – 2
9.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 24% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 15% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.