PEC Zwolle vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025

We think the Total Goals market gives us plenty of value on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 at the available price of -163. We anticipate PEC and Groningen to notch the goals which can land a payout.

PEC Zwolle got the win in their last game. A 2-1 victory occurred on the road at Koning Willem II Stadion when meeting Willem II. Johnny Jansen's team had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and six shots on target, while Younes Namli and Eliano Reijnders each scored one goal.

FC Groningen drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home at Euroborg against Ajax. They had 46% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Thom van Bergen and Thijmen Blokzijl finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been successive draws in the previous three meetings between PEC and Groningen, with the last encounter ending 0-0 at Euroborg. The previous 8 H2H games have featured three PEC wins, three draws and two Groningen victories.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Groningen	27	10	5	12	37	37	0	37:37	35
12	PEC Zwolle	28	8	9	11	38	53	-15	38:53	33

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PEC have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. PEC have averaged 50.2% possession, 412.3 passes and 4.6 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.0 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts.

Younes Namli and Dylan Vente are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Eliano Reijnders has 1. Davy van den Berg is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Jasper Schendelaar keeping one clean sheet.

Groningen have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Dick Lukkien's men have averaged 47.7% possession, 416.6 passes, 3.8 corners taken and 3.8 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Thom van Bergen and Stije Resink have top scored with 3, while Leandro Bacuna is next on 2. Luciano Valente has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

PEC Zwolle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jasper Schendelaar (GK), Eliano Reijnders, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Younes Namli, Anouar El Azzouzi, Ryan Thomas, Dylan Mbayo, Odysseus Velanas, Filip Krastev.

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hidde Jurjus (GK), Marco Rente, Hjalmar Ekdal, Thijmen Blokzijl, Wouter Prins, Leandro Bacuna, Stije Resink, Dave Kwakman, Romano Postema, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen.

PEC Zwolle vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

We are siding with Over 2.5 Goals at -163 considering this Eredivisie game should see the net bulge a few times. We think the price looks appealing when it comes to three or more goals being scored.

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 PEC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Groningen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 16 Groningen games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Groningen games.

According to the bookies, our pick has a 61.9% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you like the idea of Over 2.5 Goals but are in search of a bigger price, there’s the chance to give the Result & Total Goals market a go. This involves combining the above selection with a team to win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

PEC 2 - 1 Groningen

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for PEC which is available at odds of +750. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Thom van Bergen Under 0.5 Shots On Target -167

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has finished without a shot on goal in ten straight Eredivisie away games. We’re going to back him to fall short when it comes to Shots on Target and this selection is available at -167.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-159

Shots

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

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Younes Namli to Score +250

Younes Namli (PEC) has scored at least one goal in three consecutive Eredivisie matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +250.

Latest Younes Namli Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

Shots

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Groningen Under 4.5 Corners -120

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Groningen in their past four away games, with the corner count against PEC Zwolle going under 4.5 in their last four matches. We’re going to bet on Groningen to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

PEC

Total

10.60 4.80 5.80

Home

11.50 4.50 7.00

Away

9.10 2.90 6.20

Groningen

Total

11.40 6.70 4.70

Home

12.70 8.10 4.60

Away

10.40 6.00 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-123

PEC Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Groningen Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-137

X

+525

2

+138

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PEC Zwolle vs Groningen 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.

With a 45% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, PEC Zwolle are favourites to come out on top in this Eredivisie match and they’re available at +120 with the bookmakers. The market implies that FC Groningen are the most unlikely to win at +205.

There’s the chance to back PEC at -108 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Groningen but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+260

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+140

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-357

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+140

Those interested in favourite Dylan Vente to find the net first are able to get +440. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +165.

Dylan Vente (PEC)

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Younes Namli (PEC)

First

+245

Anytime

+550

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Dylan Mbayo (PEC)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Ryan Thomas (PEC)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Filip Krastev (PEC)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Davy van den Berg (PEC)

First

+425

Anytime

+1100

Eliano Reijnders (PEC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Dave Kwakman (Groningen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Olivier Aertssen (PEC)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Dylan Vente (PEC)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+138

Younes Namli (PEC)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

Filip Krastev (PEC)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-120

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-143

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-159

Dylan Mbayo (PEC)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-164

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-179

Davy van den Berg (PEC)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-208

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-217

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Eliano Reijnders (PEC)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Ryan Thomas (PEC)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Dave Kwakman (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Olivier Aertssen (PEC)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Dylan Vente (PEC)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-

Younes Namli (PEC)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Dylan Mbayo (PEC)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Filip Krastev (PEC)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Davy van den Berg (PEC)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Dave Kwakman (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Ryan Thomas (PEC)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Eliano Reijnders (PEC)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

PEC Zwolle vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for PEC Zwolle vs Groningen team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

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