Zwolle vs Sparta Prediction 8 November 2025
The clash between Zwolle and Sparta promises to be a thrilling encounter filled with unexpected twists. The hosts find themselves in the relegation zone, sitting 16th in the standings, which forces them to fight for every point. Their recent form leaves much to be desired, with only two wins in their last eleven matches and a high number of goals conceded. Meanwhile, Sparta show more consistent form with five victories in their last ten outings. Both teams' playing styles lean towards attacking football, adding intrigue to this matchup. An open game with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 15 March 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Sparta were the home side):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Zwolle and Sparta:
- 21 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 8, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 30 each;
- average first-half total - 1.05, second-half - 1.81;
- average total goals per match - 2.86.
Head-to-head statistics Zwolle - Sparta

PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the Eredivisie, featuring Heracles Almelo as the home side and Zwolle as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 8-2.
Here's how the game stats stack up (Zwolle vs Heracles Almelo):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 11.
Zwolle continue their efforts to escape the relegation zone, currently sitting 16th in the Eredivisie table. Their recent form offers little optimism: just one win in their last ten matches, with six losses and three draws, highlighting the team's inconsistency. An average of 1.18 goals per game also points to their struggles in attack. However, Zwolle are known for their ability to play on the counter-attack and create dangerous chances even against stronger opponents. Their last encounter with Sparta ended in a 1-1 draw, demonstrating their ability to fight until the end.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle

Sparta Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the Eredivisie, featuring Sparta as the home team and AZ Alkmaar as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sparta vs AZ Alkmaar):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 6 vs 9;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 14.
Sparta sit comfortably in seventh place in the league, showcasing solid form with five wins out of their last ten matches, alongside four losses and a draw. The visitors excel in organized defense and possess the ability to swiftly transition from defense to attack, which has proven successful against less stable teams like Zwolle. The last encounter between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw, but this time, the visitors appear better equipped to seek revenge thanks to their balanced gameplay.
Match Results: Sparta
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 2; for the away team (away) - 2; draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.05;
- Today's home team averages 0.52 goals, the away team - 0.52.
First-half Stats: Zwolle (home) vs Sparta (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 1 (20%) vs 2 (40%);
- Losses: 2 (40%) vs 2 (40%);
- Draws: 2 (40%) vs 1 (20%);
- Average goals scored: 1.4 vs 1.2;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 1 vs 3;
- Losses: 6 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 2.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6).
- Zwolle have scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- Home wins - 8, Away wins - 8, Draws - 5.
Statistics: Zwolle vs Sparta
- Matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 2 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 18% vs 45%;
- Losses: 6 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 5;
- Losses: 6 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Zwolle have failed to win in 9 of their last 10 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.43 goals, the away team - 1.43;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.86;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 12 times; at the home venue - 5 times.
Statistics: Zwolle vs Sparta
- Average total in the tournament: 3.64 vs 3.36;
- Average goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.27;
- Average total in the first half: 0.64 vs 0.55;
- Average total in the second half: 0.55 vs 0.73;
- Zwolle: Average total at home in the tournament - 0.6;
- Sparta: Average total away in the tournament - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 0.5) vs 1.6 (away - 1.5).
- Total over 2.5 goals has hit in Zwolle's last 6 consecutive matches (Eredivisie).
Corners Prediction
Zwolle: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.27; at home - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; at home - 3.25.
Sparta: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.73, away - 3.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.8; away - 2.75.
- Sparta have taken fewer than 4.5 corners away in 8 of their last 9 matches (Eredivisie).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.28 (1.14 for the home team and 1.14 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.82 (1.18 for the home team and 1.64 for the visitors).
Zwolle: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.91; at home - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; at home - 0.75.
Sparta: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.55, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- Both teams have scored overall - 12 times;
- At the home venue - 5 times.
Statistics: Zwolle vs Sparta
- Total matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 4;
- BTTS for Zwolle at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS for Sparta away - 1 (20%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 3;
- BTTS for Zwolle at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for Sparta away - 0 (0%).
- Zwolle have both scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have their own motivations for a strong performance: Zwolle need to escape the relegation zone, while Sparta aim to solidify their position near the top of the table. Despite the hosts' poor form, they can surprise with their counter-attacks, even against strong opponents like Sparta, as evidenced by their previous head-to-head encounter (a 1-1 draw). Our bet is on the hosts not to lose.