Excelsior vs Zwolle Prediction 20 December 2025
An exciting match looms on the horizon between Excelsior and Zwolle. Both clubs sit mid-table but are showcasing different levels of play. Experts anticipate a dynamic clash: the hosts aim to break their streak of home defeats, while the visitors from Zwolle have been displaying more consistent form in recent games. The teams' tactical preferences promise a thrilling clash of styles-Excelsior leans towards defense and counter-attacks, whereas Zwolle opts for a more open, attack-focused approach.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 06 April 2024 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Zwolle):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Excelsior and Zwolle:
- 26 matches played;
- home victories - 6, away victories - 13, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 33 for the hosts, 47 for the visitors;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.27, in the second half - 1.81;
- average total goals per match - 3.08.
Head-to-head statistics Excelsior - Zwolle
Excelsior Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Eredivisie, with Excelsior hosting Groningen. The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Excelsior vs Groningen):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 8.
Excelsior are fighting for survival, sitting 14th in the table. Their recent matches have ended with two wins, two losses, and a draw. They have only won three of their last ten games and average less than a goal per match at home. The "Lightning" are struggling with scoring efficiency, conceding an average of 1.73 goals per game, which adversely affects their results. In their last head-to-head with Zwolle, they suffered a 2-1 defeat, highlighting the need to reassess their tactics ahead of this fixture.
Match Results: Excelsior
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eredivisie, with PEC Zwolle hosting Fortuna Sittard. The match ended 1-0.
Here are the match statistics (Zwolle vs Fortuna Sittard):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 12;
- fouls: 17 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Zwolle sit in 11th place, showcasing a decent run of form: four wins in their last ten matches, alongside three losses and three draws, highlight their resilience to changes in game rhythm. The "Blues" display an aggressive playing style with impressive scoring ability, averaging 1.8 goals per game in recent away fixtures. However, they also concede frequently, with an average of 2.5 goals allowed. This trend confirms the pattern of high-scoring affairs in their away games-seven consecutive matches have ended with more than two goals.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 26;
- First-half wins for the home team - 2; for the away team - 5; draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.27;
- Today's home side averages 0.42 goals, while the visitors average 0.85.
First-Half Statistics: Excelsior (home) vs Zwolle (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 1 (12.5%);
- Losses: 1 (12.5%) vs 5 (62.5%);
- Draws: 4 (50%) vs 2 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 2.75;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 5;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3) vs 2.5 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1.4).
- Zwolle have conceded in the first half in their last 8 away matches.
- Zwolle have let in a first-half goal in their last 7 away matches in the Eredivisie.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- Home team wins - 6, away team wins - 13, draws - 7.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Zwolle
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 16;
- Wins: 5 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 31%;
- Losses: 9 vs 7;
- Draws: 1 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 6 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
- Zwolle cover a +1.5 handicap on the road in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 1.27, visitors - 1.81;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.08;
- Both teams scored: overall - 14 times; at the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Zwolle
- Average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 3.5;
- Average goals scored: 0.93 vs 1.25;
- Average total in the first half: 0.6 vs 0.75;
- Average total in the second half: 0.33 vs 0.5;
- Excelsior: average home total in the tournament - 0.75;
- Zwolle: average away total in the tournament - 1.63;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.8) vs 1.8 (away - 2.2).
- Total over 2.5 goals has hit in Zwolle's last 7 away matches (Eredivisie).
Corners Prediction
Excelsior: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.13; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 3.8.
Zwolle: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.31, away - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 2.6.
- Zwolle have taken over 3.5 corners in each of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- Both teams scored overall - 14 times;
- At the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Zwolle
- Total matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 16;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 9;
- Excelsior BTTS at home - 3 (38%);
- Zwolle BTTS away - 7 (88%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- Excelsior BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Zwolle BTTS away - 5 (100%).
- Zwolle have both scored and conceded on the road in their last 8 matches.
- Zwolle have both scored and conceded on the road in their last 7 matches (Eredivisie).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Scoreline Statistics (current season):
- The most frequent scoreline in the tournament: 2-2 (16/143, 11.2%);
- Excelsior at home most often finishes matches: 1-0, 1-2 (3/8, 37.5%);
- Zwolle away most often plays: 2-2 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts top-three outcomes:
1-1 - 10.68% (odds: 7)
2-1 - 8.5% (odds: 8.5)
2-2 - 7.9% (odds: 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
This encounter promises to be eventful, given the diverse playing styles and statistical trends of both teams. Considering the attacking prowess of the visitors and the defensive frailties of the hosts, a high-scoring affair seems the most probable outcome. Betting on over 2.5 goals appears to be a sound choice for this match, especially with Zwolle's consistent attacking display in all seven of their previous away games. Our bet - over 2.5 total goals.
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