Groningen vs Zwolle Prediction 18 September 2026
📢 Groningen have had an inconsistent start to the Eredivisie season and sit in mid-table, alternating between decent results and dropped points. Zwolle have begun the campaign considerably worse and are already close to the relegation zone, winning just once in their last five matches. The visitors' defensive problems have been particularly noticeable, while Groningen at home regularly create enough chances and have shown good scoring returns.
Head-to-Head
📊 Groningen and Zwolle have met 29 times in official matches. The hosts have won 13 of those, Zwolle have won 8, and 8 have ended in draws. Groningen have the edge in goals scored - 43 to their opponents' 25. On average, the two sides have scored 2.34 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Groningen - Zwolle
Groningen Team Overview
Groningen have eight points and sit ninth ahead of matchday seven, with their matches this season producing a fair number of goals. Taking the end of last season into account, they have averaged 1.8 goals per game over their last ten matches, while defensive problems have not gone away. They are particularly effective at home: in five consecutive home matches they have scored at least two goals.
Match Results: Groningen
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
Zwolle sit 16th with four points and are clearly trailing their opponents in terms of this season's results so far. Their defence looks particularly worrying, especially given how last season ended: over a ten-match stretch, they are conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game. Going forward, things are no better - Zwolle are averaging just one goal per match in the Eredivisie this season. They need to improve above all at the back, because with those defensive numbers it is difficult to turn even the occasional positive attacking performance into points.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
Total Goals Prediction
In 10 of their last 11 home matches, Groningen have seen over 2.5 goals. The home side average 2 goals scored per match and 2.17 conceded per match this season, which also points to a high-scoring game. Zwolle, meanwhile, concede an average of 2.83 goals per match this season, which further supports a bet on the over. We're going with Total Goals - Over 2.5 at 1.4*.
Corners Prediction
In 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings, Groningen have taken fewer than 6.5 corners, which points to a consistent trend on the low side of this market. No conflicting statistical evidence has been found for this indicator, so the pick here is Groningen Team Total Corners - Under 6.5 at 1.7*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely scorelines are 2-1 (8.97%), 1-1 (7.7%) and 2-2 (7.42%). The 2-1 result has the highest probability, but the gap between all three is relatively small, which suggests a potentially even and open game.
Reliable Bet
Groningen have gone unbeaten at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings against Zwolle, which underlines the consistency of this outcome. On top of that, this season's statistics and recent results point to Zwolle's instability away from home - just 1 win and 1 draw in 6 away matches this season. On that basis, the Double Chance market looks the most appropriate option: Groningen not to lose (1X) at odds of 1.19*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Groningen are considered clear favourites for this match, thanks to a stronger start to the season and home advantage. The hosts are particularly effective in attack at home, where they regularly score at least two goals. Zwolle's defence has been a weak point so far, which gives the hosts a good chance to make the most of their attacking threat. With that in mind, our pick is Groningen Team Total - Over 1.5 Goals.
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