PEC Zwolle vs SBV Excelsior, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PEC Zwolle vs SBV Excelsior — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Excelsior 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Perez
- Assistant 1 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Joris Westhof (Netherlands)
4 games this season
🟨 8.0/game
⚽ 23.5 goals/game
🟥 5 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 1–5 | L |
| 31 Mar | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | FC Volendam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | PSV | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | AZ | A | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–5 | L |
Season Stats
| PEC Zwolle | SBV Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #15 |
| 12 | Points | 11 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 13 | Scored | 16 |
| 24 | Conceded | 29 |
| -11 | GD | -13 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 25% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
17%
Clean Sheets
SBV Excelsior this season
SBV Excelsior this season
PEC Zwolle are 13th (12 pts). SBV Excelsior are 15th (11 pts).
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
SBV Excelsior
0-15
1/5
16-30
2/–
31-45
6/6
46-60
1/4
61-75
3/6
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 4 G |
SBV Excelsior
| Irakli Yegoian | 3 G | 5 A |
| Aymen Sliti | 3 G | 1 A |
| David Garden | 3 G | |
| Noah Naujoks | 2 G | |
| Casper Widell | 1 G |
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.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 16' Sven Nieuwpoort picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 18' Goal! Anselmo MacNulty scores his 5 goal in 484 matches.
- 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PEC Zwolle and SBV Excelsior are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PEC Zwolle that had 244 games and scored 272 goals.
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Odysseus Velanas, as he is very good at scoring at MAC3PARK Stadion with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 46' A tactical swap from SBV Excelsior — Noah Naujoks on, Cisse Sandra off on 46 minutes.
- 51' SBV Excelsior have won 172 goals from 149 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Redouan El Yaakoubi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SBV Excelsior tonight.
- 64' SBV Excelsior ring the changes. Richie Omorowa has done his job and it is now time for Mike van Duinen to step up.
- 66' What composure from Odysseus Velanas! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 71' 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 4-2-3-1.
- 76' Julian Baas was booked on 76.
- 79' SBV Excelsior ring the changes. Lazaros Lamprou has done his job and it is now time for Derensili Sanches Fernandes to step up.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Anselmo MacNulty argues furiously but the card stands.
- 83' The PEC Zwolle bench stirs into life. Younes Namli is withdrawn and Apostolos Vellios gets his opportunity.
- 86' A stunning finish from Lance Duijvestijn — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — PEC Zwolle 2-1 SBV Excelsior.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 13
- 2
- 7
- 50
- 23
- 9
- 4
- 15
- 6
Bench
- 8
- 20
- 40
- 25
- 17
-
14
Apostolos Vellios ↑ 83'
-
33
Damian van der Haar ↑ 79'
- 37
- 38
SBV Excelsior Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 2
- 7
- 16
- 23
- 33
-
8
Cisse Sandra ↓ Noah Naujoks 46'
- 1
- 5
- 17
-
32
Siem de Moes ↓ Mimeirhel Benita 64'
Bench
-
29
Mike van Duinen ↑ 64'
- 21
- 38
-
4
Redouan El Yaakoubi ↑ 46'
-
22
Mimeirhel Benita ↑ 64'
-
15
Noah Naujoks ↑ 46'
- 11
- 30
- 35
Coach
Marinus Dijkhuizen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Younes Namli | 2 |
| Apostolos Vellios | 2 |
| Odysseus Velanas | 2 |
| Lennart Thy | 1 |
| Troy Parrott | 1 |
| Julian Baas | 1 |
| Thomas Lam | 1 |
| Anselmo MacNulty | 1 |
Head to Head
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.01
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
SBV Excelsior xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PEC Zwolle win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
80%
Draw or SBV Excelsior
42%
PEC Zwolle or SBV Excelsior
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PEC Zwolle win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | SBV Excelsior covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
SBV Excelsior keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

