PEC Zwolle vs SBV Excelsior, Eredivisie 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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PEC Zwolle vs SBV Excelsior — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Excelsior 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Assistant 1 Marco Ribbink
- Assistant 2 Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 08 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | AFC Ajax | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | NEC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| PEC Zwolle | SBV Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #8 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 1 | Scored | 5 |
| 5 | Conceded | 2 |
| -4 | GD | +3 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
50%
Clean Sheets
SBV Excelsior this season
SBV Excelsior this season
PEC Zwolle are 15th (0 pts). SBV Excelsior are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PEC Zwolle
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SBV Excelsior
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at MAC3PARK Stadion as PEC Zwolle face off against SBV Excelsior in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Goal! Thijs Oosting scores his 10 goal in 300 matches.
- 8' It’s high time Ruben den Uil made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 16' What composure from Derensili Sanches Fernandes! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 21' Sheral Floranus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Younes Namli, as he is very good at scoring at MAC3PARK Stadion with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. PEC Zwolle in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past SBV Excelsior's compact 5-4-1.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' SBV Excelsior seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 51' 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.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Irakli Yegoian. He receives a card.
- 58' SBV Excelsior is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' Against the run of play, Odysseus Velanas has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' PEC Zwolle manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tristan Gooijer is hanging Odysseus Velanas on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' Rick Meissen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for PEC Zwolle so far.
- 72' SBV Excelsior come into this ranked 16 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 74' The crowd applauds Koen Kostons as he leaves the pitch. Thomas Buitink steps in for PEC Zwolle.
- 79' Another substitution for SBV Excelsior to replace Irakli Yegoian by Mike van Duinen on 79 minute.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Szymon Wlodarczyk makes it 2-2.
- 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PEC Zwolle that had 232 games and scored 257 goals.
- 90' It looks like no one’s ball. SBV Excelsior is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
30
Ryan Thomas ↓ Kaj de Rooij 62'
- 18
- 9
- 2
- 25
- 8
- 4
- 3
- 16
-
10
Koen Kostons ↓ Thomas Buitink 74'
- 28
Bench
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 74'
-
22
Kaj de Rooij ↑ 62'
- 5
- 41
- 34
-
6
Tristan Gooijer ↑ 62'
- 42
- 20
- 48
Coach
Henry van der Vegt
SBV Excelsior Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 12
- 2
- 1
- 20
- 3
- 11
- 10
-
14
Lewis Schouten ↓ Emil Hansson 62'
- 23
- 4
- 30
Bench
- 15
-
29
Mike van Duinen ↑ 79'
-
7
Emil Hansson ↑ 62'
-
9
Szymon Wlodarczyk ↑ 79'
- 16
- 6
- 24
- 33
Coach
Ruben den Uil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Younes Namli | 2 |
| Apostolos Vellios | 2 |
| Odysseus Velanas | 2 |
| Anselmo MacNulty | 1 |
| Mike van Duinen | 1 |
| Lance Duijvestijn | 1 |
| Thomas Lam | 1 |
| Thijs Oosting | 1 |
Head to Head
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.44
SBV Excelsior xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
48%
Draw or SBV Excelsior
73%
PEC Zwolle or SBV Excelsior
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 3
6.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 4
4.6%
2 – 1
4.2%
0 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
0 – 4
4.1%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | SBV Excelsior covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 21% | 44% |
| +1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +2 | 56% | 19% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
SBV Excelsior keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.