Heerenveen vs Zwolle Prediction 22 August 2026
📢 Heerenveen and Zwolle have made very different starts to the new season. The hosts have picked up four points from their opening two matches and sit in the upper half of the table, while the visitors are yet to get off the mark. It's still too early to draw firm conclusions, but Heerenveen already look noticeably more settled, and Zwolle need to turn things around quickly in the Eredivisie.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 4:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Heerenveen):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle:
- played 29 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 9, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 44 against 38;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.34, in the 2nd half - 1.48;
- average total goals in the match - 2.83.
Head-to-head statistics Heerenveen - Zwolle
Heerenveen Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Ajax Amsterdam, away team - Heerenveen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Heerenveen vs Ajax Amsterdam):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
Heerenveen have made a decent start to the new season, picking up a win and then drawing with Ajax after coming from behind. Over their last ten matches, they have averaged 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game, which means their matches tend to be fairly open affairs. At home in particular, Heerenveen are consistent points-gatherers and capable of imposing their tempo even on higher-profile opponents.
Match Results: Heerenveen
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Twente, away - PEC Zwolle). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (PEC Zwolle vs Twente):
- ball possession: 31% vs 69%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 10.
Zwolle have made a terrible start to the season, losing both of their opening matches without picking up a single point. Looking at their recent form more broadly - including the end of last season - things don't look much better: two wins and six defeats in their last ten matches. Over that run, they have averaged just one goal scored per game and 2.5 conceded. The defence is the main problem, consistently allowing opponents too many chances and too many goals.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.52, the guests - 1.31;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.83;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 7.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Heerenveen home games against PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:4 (3/18, 16.7%), 2:2 (3/18, 16.7%);
- Heerenveen at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (1/1, 100%);
- PEC Zwolle away most often play: 3:1 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:0 - 12.2% (odds 9.5)
1:0 - 10.46% (odds 10)
3:0 - 9.49% (odds 12)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Heerenveen are the favourites here, and it's hard to argue with that assessment. Zwolle have looked poor so far, losing both of their opening matches, while the hosts have already shown they can pick up points comfortably. Home advantage adds further weight to the case: Heerenveen have won 6 of their last 7 Eredivisie home matches. Our pick is a home win. Expected score: 2-1.
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Betting Tips: Heerenveen - PEC Zwolle
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