Breda vs Zwolle Prediction 18 October 2025
In the upcoming Eerste Divisie clash, we have a showdown between two teams languishing at the lower end of the table: NAC Breda host Zwolle. Both sides have been displaying inconsistent form, adding intrigue to this matchup. NAC Breda, sitting in 15th place, are eager to improve their results after a string of setbacks. Meanwhile, Zwolle, just one spot below, are also looking for a way to climb higher. The odds suggest a balanced contest with a slight edge for the home team. An open game is anticipated, with the possibility of goals from both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 04 May 2025 and ended with a 1-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with NAC Breda as the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official head-to-head encounters between NAC Breda and Zwolle:
- 20 matches played;
- home wins: 9, away wins: 8, draws: 3;
- goals scored: 27 against 24;
- average goals in the first half: 1, in the second half: 1.55;
- average total goals per match: 2.55.
Head-to-head statistics Breda - Zwolle
NAC Breda Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eredivisie, featuring NAC Breda as the home side against Groningen. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (NAC Breda vs Groningen):
- possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
NAC Breda, despite their current league standing and a string of three losses in their last five matches, still have a chance to climb out of the danger zone. The team is known for their attacking style of play, but they suffer from a lack of finishing, averaging just 0.9 goals per game over their last ten matches. Nevertheless, the "Yellow-Greens" are capable of surprising opponents with sudden bursts of activity in front of goal. Their most recent head-to-head with Zwolle ended in a 3-1 home defeat, highlighting the need to improve their attacking efficiency.
Match Results: NAC Breda
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in a Club Friendly encounter, where they faced off against Heerenveen as the home side and Zwolle as the visitors. The game concluded with a 4-1 victory.
Here are the match stats (Zwolle vs Heerenveen):
- possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 9.
Zwolle are trying to claw their way out of a tough season, but they're struggling with results-five losses, one draw, and just two wins. Despite this, the visitors have shown decent numbers in terms of chance creation, averaging 1.1 goals over their last ten games. However, defense remains a problematic area for the team; they concede nearly two goals per match. This makes defensive tasks crucial for a successful outing against equally motivated opponents like NAC Breda.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- First-half wins for the home team - 5; for the away team - 2; draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team averages 0.65 goals, while the visitors average 0.35.
First-Half Statistics: NAC Breda (home) vs Zwolle (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- Wins: 1 (25%) vs 1 (25%);
- Losses: 2 (50%) vs 2 (50%);
- Draws: 1 (25%) vs 1 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 0.75 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.25.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 4;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.9).
- NAC Breda have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with this team.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 8, Draws - 3.
Statistics: NAC Breda vs Zwolle
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 2 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 25% vs 25%;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 4;
- Losses: 6 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Zwolle cover a +1.5 handicap on the road in five consecutive head-to-head matches against NAC Breda.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Current home team average goals - 1.35, away team - 1.2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.55;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 8 times; at home ground - 5 times.
Statistics: NAC Breda vs Zwolle
- Average total in the tournament: 2.75 vs 2.75;
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.88;
- Average total in the first half: 0.38 vs 0.5;
- Average total in the second half: 0.63 vs 0.38;
- NAC Breda: average home total in the tournament - 1.25;
- Zwolle: average away total in the tournament - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.2) vs 1.1 (away - 1.6).
- NAC Breda score fewer than 1.5 goals in six of their last seven head-to-head meetings with Zwolle (Eredivisie).
Corners Prediction
NAC Breda: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.63; at home - 5.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; at home - 5.2.
Zwolle: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.38, away - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.1; away - 3.
- NAC Breda take fewer than 5.5 corners in six consecutive head-to-head matches against Zwolle.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.9 (0.95 for the home team and 0.95 for the away team);
- Average yellow cards at home ground - 2.2 (0.9 for the home team and 1.3 for the away team).
NAC Breda: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.13; at home - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; at home - 1.6.
Zwolle: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2, away - 2.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; away - 2.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Both teams scored overall - 8 times;
- At home ground - 5 times.
Statistics: NAC Breda against Zwolle
- Total matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Total matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 5 vs 3;
- NAC Breda's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Zwolle's BTTS on the road - 3 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- NAC Breda's BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Zwolle's BTTS on the road - 4 (80%).
- NAC Breda score and concede at home in eight of their last nine matches (Eredivisie).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams find themselves in similar positions, displaying inconsistent performances in the current Eredivisie season. However, their drive to avoid relegation intensifies motivation ahead of this clash. Considering the recent form of both sides, we anticipate a tense encounter with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities at both ends-particularly given the trend of both teams scoring, which is backed by odds in the range of 1.6. The likelihood of this prediction coming to fruition is high, thanks to the hosts' strong home scoring record coupled with the visitors' defensive vulnerabilities. Our bet is on both teams to score.No comments
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