Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2026
Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Predictions
Our opinion is that Groningen will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the -172 that they beat PEC. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.
This Groningen vs PEC betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Preview
Groningen meet PEC Zwolle at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 18 September.
FC Groningen drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Go Ahead Eagles at De Adelaarshorst. Dick Lukkien's team recorded just 39% possession and had two shots on target, while Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson scored the goal.
PEC Zwolle were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 7-0 at home to Feyenoord at Mac3Park Stadion. PEC had just 38% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.
H2H: Last Head-to-Head Clash Ended 1-1
PEC have not lost to Groningen in the past seven meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Mac3Park Stadion. The past 10 H2H games have included three PEC wins, two Groningen victories and five draws.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Groningen |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 6:17 | 4 |
Groningen have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. They have averaged 48.8% possession, 404.3 passes and 4.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.0 goals from 5.7 shots on goal, 14.8 attempts and 5.5 corners.
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Thom van Bergen, Tygo Land and David van der Werff each have 3. David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen and Younes Taha are the leading assists makers with 2.
PEC have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.0 goals from 8.6 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 41.3% possession, 357.3 passes, 3.8 corners in their favour and 7.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.8 goals from 17.2 attempts and 7.1 shots on goal.
Koen Kostons has landed 3 goals, Zico Buurmeester 2, with Ibrahim Cissoko and two others scoring 1. Dylan Mbayo is top assists provider with 3, while Jasper Schendelaar and Tom de Graaff have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Jorg Schreuders, Thijmen Blokzijl, Márk Csinger, Wouter Prins, Tika de Jonge, Tygo Land, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Pelle Clement, Brynjolfur Willumsson.
PEC Zwolle predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jasper Schendelaar (GK), Olivier Aertssen, Simon Graves Jensen, Nick Viergever, Damian van der Haar, Nick Fichtinger, Tobias Sommer, Dylan Mbayo, Odysseus Velanas, Ibrahim Cissoko, Koen Kostons.
Main Match Prediction
We think that Groningen can win this Eredivisie game and we’re drawn to the odds of -172 which look like value. Our pick is appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.
The top betting apps make it a 63.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re anticipating that both teams will find the net, why not check out the Groningen to win + BTTS Yes option which is available at bigger odds on the Result & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
PEC
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +700 and it involves Groningen winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Koen Kostons (PEC) has bagged at least one shot on goal in three straight Eredivisie away matches. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you can land odds of -149 that this happens.
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen) has scored three goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +135 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has been covered by PEC Zwolle in their past four games, while Groningen have conceded 5.80 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back PEC to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -128.
Groningen
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Groningen to triumph, both teams to score No and Koen Kostons (PEC) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Favourites FC Groningen are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Eredivisie clash. The -172 about them triumphing means a 63% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. PEC Zwolle are regarded as the least likely winner at +375.
Siding with Groningen -1 on the Asian Handicap at -104 is a solid option if you think they might beat PEC by two goals or more. A one-goal margin of victory would see you get money back with this wager.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -200.
There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Eredivisie coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the football bet that matches your view on the game.
There is +125 available that Nils Eggens finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +390.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
Groningen have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
PEC have finished with six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.70.
Groningen drew 2-2 with PEC when the sides last met at Euroborg Stadion. The past 5 H2H meetings at Euroborg Stadion have resulted in two Groningen triumphs and three draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.30 | 1.80 | 1.50 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
| PEC Zwolle Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 4.00 | 1.30 | 2.70 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Eredivisie: 13/03 2026 PEC Zwolle 1 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 23/11 2025 Groningen 2 PEC Zwolle 2
- Eredivisie: 18/05 2025 PEC Zwolle 2 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 08/12 2024 Groningen 0 PEC Zwolle 0
- Eredivisie: 20/02 2022 PEC Zwolle 1 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 03/12 2021 Groningen 1 PEC Zwolle 1
- Eredivisie: 16/05 2021 PEC Zwolle 1 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 13/02 2021 Groningen 1 PEC Zwolle 0
- Eredivisie: 01/02 2020 PEC Zwolle 1 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 21/09 2019 Groningen 2 PEC Zwolle 0
FC Groningen League Stats
PEC Zwolle League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 7.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 41.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.60% 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 FC Groningen this season are Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (4), Thom van Bergen (3), David van der Werff (2)
- Top Assistors for FC Groningen this season are Thom van Bergen (2), David van der Werff (1), Etienne Vaessen (1)
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Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Lineups & Team News
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FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
PEC Zwolle Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
PEC Zwolle Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
Previous PEC Zwolle Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dick Lukkien
PEC Zwolle Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22:7 | 16 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17:6 | 16 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20:7 | 14 |
| 4 | Ajax | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19:7 | 13 |
| 5 | Twente | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 13 |
| 6 | Excelsior | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 10 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | 10 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:13 | 9 |
| 9 | Groningen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 10 | NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 7 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:11 | 5 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:19 | 5 |
| 15 | Cambuur | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:18 | 4 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:17 | 4 |
| 17 | Willem II | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:19 | 2 |
| 18 | Den Haag | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 2 | PSV | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:4 | 7 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 4 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Ajax | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 4 |
| 6 | Groningen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 8 | Excelsior | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 10 | Cambuur | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 11 | Feyenoord | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 14 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 15 | Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 16 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:13 | 1 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 18 | PEC Zwolle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
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