Nijmegen vs Zwolle Prediction 24 January 2026
⚡️ The upcoming clash between NEC Nijmegen and Zwolle promises to be a real battle, considering their current form and motivation. The hosts are confidently positioned in the league, sitting in fourth place with 9 wins this season. Their attack is impressive, averaging 2.61 goals per match. Zwolle, on the other hand, are fighting to improve their standing and currently sit in 11th place. How will this showdown conclude? Read our prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Zwolle as the home side):
- possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between NEC Nijmegen and Zwolle:
- 23 matches played;
- home team victories - 7, away team wins - 8, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 31 for the hosts, 35 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.35, second half - 1.52;
- average total goals per match - 2.87.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - Zwolle
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team's last official match was in the KNVB Cup, featuring Treffers as the home side and NEC Nijmegen as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory for NEC Nijmegen.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Treffers):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
NEC Nijmegen are showcasing impressive form this season, currently sitting fourth in the standings with nine wins from eighteen matches. The team consistently delivers in attack, averaging 2.61 goals per game. Their last five matches have yielded three wins and two draws (the most recent being a draw), highlighting their strength and consistency: seven victories in their last ten outings with only one defeat provide them with a solid +6 balance. However, their defense is not without flaws, as they concede quite frequently, allowing 1.78 goals per match.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The latest official match for the current visitors took place in the Eredivisie, with PEC Zwolle hosting AZ Alkmaar. The match concluded with a 3-1 victory for AZ Alkmaar.
Here are the game statistics (Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Zwolle, known as the "Blue-Whites," sit in eleventh place after nineteen rounds of the Eredivisie season. Their performance has been inconsistent, with six wins against eight losses highlighting their lack of stability. In their last five matches, they've secured two victories alongside two defeats, making them unpredictable opponents for stronger clubs like NEC Nijmegen. Their style leans towards counter-attacking and quick tempo shifts; however, a fragile defense leaves openings for opponents, conceding an average of 2.11 goals per game.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 7; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.35;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.52, while the visitors net 0.83.
First-Half Stats: NEC Nijmegen (home) vs PEC Zwolle (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 10;
- wins: 4 (50%) vs 1 (10%);
- losses: 2 (25%) vs 6 (60%);
- draws: 2 (25%) vs 3 (30%);
- Average goals scored: 1.75 vs 2.3;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 1.7.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.8) vs 2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1.1).
- NEC Nijmegen scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games (Eredivisie).
- NEC Nijmegen scored in the 1st half in last 5 games.
- PEC Zwolle conceded in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 away games.
- PEC Zwolle conceded in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 8, draws - 8.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs PEC Zwolle
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 19;
- wins: 9 vs 6;
- win percentage: 50% vs 32%;
- losses: 4 vs 8;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- PEC Zwolle won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games against NEC Nijmegen.
- PEC Zwolle won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.35, the guests - 1.52;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.87;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs PEC Zwolle
- average total in the tournament: 4.39 vs 3.42;
- average total goals scored: 2.61 vs 1.32;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.89 vs 0.74;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.72 vs 0.58;
- NEC Nijmegen: average total at home in the tournament - 2.88;
- PEC Zwolle: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.5 (home - 2.33) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 home games against PEC Zwolle.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored under 2.5 goals in last 9 home games against PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.22; at home field - 5.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 5.67.
PEC Zwolle: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.26, away - 1.7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 1.8.
- NEC Nijmegen have taken under 6.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games against PEC Zwolle.
- NEC Nijmegen have taken under 6.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs PEC Zwolle
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for PEC Zwolle away - 9 (90%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen at home - 2 (67%);
- BTTS matches for PEC Zwolle away - 5 (100%).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in last 8 games.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in last 6 games (Eredivisie).
- PEC Zwolle have scored and conceded in last 10 away games.
- PEC Zwolle have scored and conceded in last 9 away games (Eredivisie).
- PEC Zwolle have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
- PEC Zwolle have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (21/170, 12.4%);
- NEC Nijmegen at home most often finish matches: 2:0 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 3:0 , 3:1 , 3:3 , 3:5 , 5:0 (1/8, 12.5%);
- PEC Zwolle away most often play: 2:2 (3/10, 30%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 8.73% (odds 9)
3:1 - 8.01% (odds 11)
1:1 - 6.94% (odds 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
NEC Nijmegen showcase a consistent attacking prowess on their home turf, which suggests they will apply pressure and deliver goal-scoring opportunities in the upcoming match. Zwolle often play an open style and have certain defensive issues, which regularly result in high-scoring games involving them. Considering both teams' tendency to exchange goals and the current form of their attacking lines, betting on over 3 goals seems like a well-founded prediction. A 3-2 scoreline is possible.No comments
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