Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025
Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle
Excelsior welcome PEC Zwolle to Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Saturday 20 December.
Our opinion is that Excelsior will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the +107 that they beat PEC. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.
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Excelsior were defeated last time out. Van Donge & De Roo Stadion saw them beaten at home to FC Groningen by a 2-0 scoreline. Ruben den Uil's side recorded 46% possession and had five shots on target.
PEC Zwolle claimed a 1-0 home victory over Fortuna Sittard at Mac3Park Stadion in their previous game. PEC had just 35% of the ball and recorded three shots on goal, with an early first half strike from Koen Kostons proving the difference.
Head-to-Head Statistics
PEC have claimed back-to-back victories over Excelsior. The most recent was a 2-1 home win at Mac3Park Stadion after a 4-2 away victory at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. In the past 4 H2H games, we’ve seen three PEC wins and one Excelsior triumph.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  PEC Zwolle |
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 36 | -16 | 20:36 | 19 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 26 | -12 | 14:26 | 16 |
4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Excelsior have had 44.4% possession, 372.9 passes and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.
Noah Naujoks leads the way with 4 goals, with Gyan de Regt and Szymon Wlodarczyk getting 2 apiece. Leading assistors have been Rick Meissen and Irakli Yegoian with 2, while goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel has 2 clean sheets.
PEC have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 8.3 attempts, 3.2 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Henry van der Vegt's team average 41.7% possession, 349.2 passes, 2.8 corners in their favour and 7.0 corners against, while 2.7 goals have been conceded from 6.7 shots on goal and 17.7 attempts.
Koen Kostons and Kaj de Rooij have scored 4 goals, followed by Thijs Oosting with 2. Koen Kostons has been the top assist maker on 3, with Tom de Graaff notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Excelsior predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Stijn Middendorp, Lennard Hartjes, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Noah Naujoks, Gyan de Regt, Jerolldino Bergraaf.
PEC Zwolle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Tom de Graaff (GK), Tristan Gooijer, Simon Graves Jensen, Anselmo García MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Ryan Thomas, Thijs Oosting, Zico Buurmeester, Shola Shoretire, Koen Kostons, Kaj de Rooij.
Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
We’re going for a straight pick on Excelsior as we think they’re the likely winners of this Eredivisie contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of +107 currently available.
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Eredivisie stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
Key Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle league stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 48.3% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
PEC
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Excelsior. You can secure odds of +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) has finished without a shot on goal in seven of the past ten Eredivisie matches. There’s every chance that he will fall short of the mark, with odds of -137 available that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Target line.
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Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) has registered four goals in his past five Eredivisie games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +230 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been four straight PEC Zwolle games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 11.00 corners in the previous five Excelsior matches. We endorse betting on the -111 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: Excelsior to triumph, three or more goals together with no shots on target from Gyan de Regt (Excelsior).
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Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
With a roughly 48% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +107 betting odds for Excelsior winning this Eredivisie clash. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +225 for PEC Zwolle.
If you think Excelsior can overcome PEC, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -123 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -204.
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Favourite Koen Kostons is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Excelsior League Stats
PEC Zwolle League Stats
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 8 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.75 goals scored and 1.13 conceded in the previous 8 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.88 goals per game in the previous 8 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 8 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 8 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 8 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 8 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 8 home matches
- An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.38% possession in the last 8 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 8 home matches
- An average of 41.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are Noah Naujoks (4), Gyan de Regt (2), Szymon Wlodarczyk (2)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Irakli Yegoian (2), Rick Meissen (2), Adam Carlen (1)
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Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle team news before you bet. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with the latest injury news.
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
PEC Zwolle Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
PEC Zwolle Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Excelsior Lineups
Previous PEC Zwolle Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben den Uil
PEC Zwolle Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 50:20 | 43 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 41:20 | 34 |
| 3 | Ajax | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 30:20 | 29 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 41:27 | 28 |
| 5 | Groningen | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 24:21 | 26 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 28:24 | 25 |
| 7 | Twente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 8 | Utrecht | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 27:21 | 23 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 26:26 | 20 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 17:31 | 20 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 20:36 | 19 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25:28 | 18 |
| 13 | Fortuna Sittard | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 21:26 | 18 |
| 14 | Excelsior | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 14:26 | 16 |
| 15 | Volendam | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 19:30 | 14 |
| 16 | Heracles | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 26:41 | 14 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16:25 | 13 |
| 18 | Telstar | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19:27 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26:13 | 19 |
| 2 | Ajax | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15:7 | 19 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 18 |
| 4 | Utrecht | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 17 |
| 5 | NEC Nijmegen | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 21:10 | 16 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:7 | 14 |
| 7 | Twente | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 9 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7:11 | 13 |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:15 | 12 |
| 11 | Volendam | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:9 | 12 |
| 13 | SC Heerenveen | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 14 | NAC Breda | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 11 |
| 15 | Sp. Rotterdam | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:18 | 11 |
| 16 | Heracles | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18:18 | 10 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 18 | Telstar | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15:19 | 7 |
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