PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior

PEC Zwolle host Excelsior at Mac3Park Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 12 April.

It’s great to get attractive odds of +106 for a home win when PEC go up against Excelsior. We think that the hosts will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.

PEC Zwolle suffered a defeat in their last game. A 5-0 scoreline occurred on the road at De Adelaarshorst against Go Ahead Eagles. PEC recorded 49% possession and had one shot on target.

Excelsior were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-0 at home to NEC Nijmegen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. Ruben den Uil's team had 45% possession and five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 home victory for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion when they last faced PEC. There have been three PEC victories and two Excelsior wins in the previous 5 matches involving the sides.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Excelsior	34	10	8	16	43	56	-13	43:56	38
15	PEC Zwolle	34	9	10	15	44	71	-27	44:71	37

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. PEC have had 50.7% possession, 403.0 passes and 5.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.7 corners.

Koen Kostons and Tristan Gooijer lead the way with 3 goals, while Thijs Oosting has 2. Younes Namli, Koen Kostons and Simon Graves are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Tom de Graaff has kept one clean sheet.

Excelsior have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, with an average of 0.9 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.6% possession, 416.2 passes, 4.2 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 12.6 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Arthur Zagre and Noah Naujoks have scored 2, followed by Derensili Sanches Fernandes with 1. Gyan de Regt is top assists provider with 3, while Stijn van Gassel has kept 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

PEC Zwolle confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tom de Graaff (GK), Olivier Aertssen, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Ryan Thomas, Zico Buurmeester, Younes Namli, Thijs Oosting, Odysseus Velanas, Koen Kostons.

Excelsior confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Lewis Schouten, Ilias Bronkhorst, Arthur Zagre, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Lennard Hartjes, Gyan de Regt, Noah Naujoks.

PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back PEC, especially considering that you can get value odds of +106. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this Eredivisie encounter.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Eredivisie stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior league stats:

• PEC have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Excelsior have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Excelsior have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• PEC have won 3 of their last 5 games against Excelsior.

The top betting apps make it a 48.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

One betting option for those looking for bigger odds is PEC to claim a victory along with both teams finding the net. You can get a juicy price when it comes to combining our pick with BTTS Yes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

PEC 1 - 0 Excelsior

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing PEC to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derensili Sanches Fernandes Over 1.5 Shots -132

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior) has recorded over 1.5 shots in three straight Eredivisie games on the road. There is odds of -132 available when it comes to this Player Shots wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Derensili Sanches Fernandes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+900

Shots

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

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Koen Kostons to Score +140

Koen Kostons (PEC) has netted three goals in his past five Eredivisie home matches. There are odds of +140 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Koen Kostons Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+140

First

+410

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PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior 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.

The favourites are 47% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with PEC Zwolle being priced at +115 to come away with a victory in this Eredivisie encounter. Excelsior are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +205.

PEC are available at odds of -112 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Excelsior to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is on offer at -200 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+115

X

+265

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+138

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-370

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+143

Favourite Koen Kostons is +410 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Koen Kostons (PEC)

First

+140

Anytime

+410

Younes Namli (PEC)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Odysseus Velanas (PEC)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Nick Fichtinger (PEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Zico Buurmeester (PEC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Tristan Gooijer (PEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Younes Namli (PEC)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Odysseus Velanas (PEC)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Nick Fichtinger (PEC)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Zico Buurmeester (PEC)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Tristan Gooijer (PEC)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
PEC are unbeaten in the last three games at Mac3Park Stadion. PEC have managed six victories, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Excelsior have gone without an away win in the last three games. Ruben den Uil's team have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

PEC were 2-1 victors against Excelsior last time out at Mac3Park Stadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
PEC Zwolle Home Stats		6-3-1	2.60	1.70	0.90	6	4	7	3
Excelsior Away Stats		2-4-4	2.70	1.10	1.60	5	5	7	3

• 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

PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior Lineups & Team News

The latest PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with up-to-date injury news.

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