PEC Zwolle vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PEC Zwolle vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Assistant 1 Rick van Rijn
- Assistant 2 Robert Kunst (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | PSV | A | 1–6 | L |
| 12 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–5 | L |
| 21 Mar | NAC Breda | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | FC Groningen | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Apr | FC Volendam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Mar | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | AZ | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
PEC Zwolle
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/5
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to MAC3PARK Stadion that hosts another battle between PEC Zwolle and Heracles Almelo.
- 5' PEC Zwolle are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heracles Almelo backline.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Walid Ould-Chikh has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 102 appearances.
- 19' Magnificent from Anselmo MacNulty! That is 5 goals in 481 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 21' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ryan Thomas on 21 minutes.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' Alec Van Hoorenbeeck has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 31.
- 36' Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, a Belgium , has 5 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' The referee shows Heracles Almelo player a card on 38.
- 43' A quiet spell here at MAC3PARK Stadion. PEC Zwolle seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' Tristan van Gilst needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 58' Sem Scheperman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 62' That is a card for Heracles Almelo. Sem Scheperman will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' Sem Scheperman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 63.
- 68' Sheral Floranus catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 68.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked 18 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 83' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 84' A stunning finish from Koen Kostons — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 89' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- Heracles Almelo will have plenty to reflect on. PEC Zwolle were simply the better side today.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 30
- 18
- 2
- 25
- 22
- 8
- 4
- 3
- 16
- 10
- 28
Bench
- 29
- 5
- 35
- 41
- 34
- 6
- 42
- 20
- 48
- 45
Coach
Henry van der Vegt
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
- 13
- 4
- 5
- 2
- 16
- 32
- 17
- 73
- 18
- 19
Bench
- 22
- 23
- 30
- 7
- 3
- 6
- 20
- 25
- 14
- 38
- 39
- 41
Coach
Ernest Faber
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lennart Thy | 3 |
| Luca de la Torre | 3 |
| Anselmo MacNulty | 2 |
| Sinan Bakis | 2 |
| Emil Hansson | 2 |
| Filip Krastev | 2 |
| Mike van Duinen | 2 |
| Dylan Vente | 2 |
Head to Head
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.74
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PEC Zwolle win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
76%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
49%
PEC Zwolle or Heracles Almelo
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PEC Zwolle win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

