Zwolle vs Excelsior Prediction 12 April 2026
🔊 Will Zwolle's unbeaten home streak in the Eredivisie continue? On Sunday, they face a challenge from Rotterdam visitors Excelsior. Both teams have shown inconsistent form this season, adding extra intrigue to their encounter. Zwolle sit 13th in the league, aiming to solidify their cushion above the relegation zone, while Excelsior are 16th, fighting to climb out of the drop zone. Which club will edge closer to their goals after this head-to-head clash? Our editorial team evaluates each side's chances in this prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Excelsior):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams PEC Zwolle and Excelsior:
- played 27 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 7, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 48 against 35;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.26, in the 2nd half - 1.81;
- average total goals in the match - 3.07.
Head-to-head statistics Zwolle - Excelsior
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Go Ahead Eagles, away team - PEC Zwolle). The match concluded with a scoreline of 5:0.
Here's the game statistics (PEC Zwolle vs Go Ahead Eagles):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 12.
Zwolle's recent form is somewhat mixed: while they've only suffered one defeat in their last five matches, the three draws during this period might raise some concerns. This season, the team has displayed average scoring ability, netting just 1.31 goals per game while conceding significantly more-around 2 goals per match. However, at home, Zwolle appear solid, with only two losses in 10 matches and securing six wins over the same stretch.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
Excelsior Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Excelsior, away - NEC Nijmegen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Excelsior vs NEC Nijmegen):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Excelsior are enduring a tough spell, failing to win in their last seven matches, with six of those ending in defeat. The team currently sit 17th in the league, positioned in the relegation playoff zone. They are 10 goals behind the safe zone in terms of goal difference. Indeed, the Rotterdam side struggle offensively, scoring just 0.9 goals per game while conceding over 1.5. As for their away form, the story remains largely the same, particularly in terms of scoring: the team have managed to score more than once in just one of their last seven Eredivisie away fixtures.
Match Results: Excelsior
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 7, draws - 7.
Statistics: PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 8 vs 7;
- win percentage: 28% vs 24%;
- losses: 12 vs 16;
- draws: 9 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 3.
- Excelsior won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (Eredivisie).
- Excelsior won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games.
- Excelsior won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.78, the guests - 1.3;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.07;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior
- average total in the tournament: 3.31 vs 2.69;
- average total goals scored: 1.31 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.72 vs 0.52;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.59 vs 0.48;
- PEC Zwolle: average total at home in the tournament - 1.29;
- Excelsior: average total away in the tournament - 1.07;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 0.9 (away - 1).
- Excelsior have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 away games against PEC Zwolle.
- Excelsior have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games (Eredivisie).
- Excelsior have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for PEC Zwolle at home - 7 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Excelsior away - 10 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for PEC Zwolle at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Excelsior away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (28/262, 10.7%), 2:1 (28/262, 10.7%);
- PEC Zwolle at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/14, 21.4%);
- Excelsior away most often play: 2:1 (3/14, 21.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.44% (odds 7)
1:0 - 10% (odds 9.5)
2:1 - 8.99% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the recent performances of both teams, the clash between Zwolle and Excelsior promises to be a challenging encounter for each side. Zwolle have been inconsistent, often settling for draws, but they show resilience at home, losing only twice in their last ten outings. Excelsior, on the other hand, are in a slump, going winless in seven consecutive matches and struggling to find the net on the road. With these factors in mind, we suggest betting on the less stable visitors by taking Excelsior's total goals under 1.5.No comments
Betting Tips: PEC Zwolle - Excelsior
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