Zwolle vs Nijmegen Prediction 25 October 2025
In the upcoming Eredivisie clash between Zwolle and NEC Nijmegen, we're in for an exciting encounter. Both teams bring different playing styles to the table, adding intrigue to this matchup. Zwolle sit in the lower part of the standings but are eager to climb higher by improving their home performances. However, their attack lacks high productivity, which could be a challenge against the visitors' attacking style. Meanwhile, NEC Nijmegen hold a more secure position and have shown impressive form on the road, scoring plenty of goals. The main intrigue will be whether the hosts can neutralize the visitors' potent offense.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0-1. Here's a comparative stat breakdown from that match (Zwolle were the home side):
- possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview for the official encounters between PEC Zwolle and NEC Nijmegen:
- 22 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 7, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 33 for Zwolle, 29 for Nijmegen;
- average total in the first half - 1.32, second half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.82.
Head-to-head statistics Zwolle - Nijmegen
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The last official match took place on during the Eredivisie tournament, featuring NAC Breda as the home team and Zwolle as the visitors. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Zwolle vs NAC Breda):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Zwolle are struggling this season to accumulate points and maintain a consistent form. They currently sit 15th in the league standings, aiming to steer clear of the relegation zone. Their recent form has been less than impressive: just one win and two draws from their last five matches, with two consecutive losses. Their latest home game ended in a 1-0 defeat to NEC. Despite these setbacks, the team focuses on ball control and cautious defensive play, but they suffer from a lack of attacking sharpness, averaging just one goal per match.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Eredivisie, featuring NEC Nijmegen as the hosts and Twente as the visitors. The game concluded with a 3-3 draw.
Here are the match statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Twente):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
NEC Nijmegen sit in sixth place in the league, thanks to their aggressive attacking play. In their last five matches, they've secured two wins, a draw, and suffered two losses-the most recent being a 2-3 defeat. Despite this dip in form, their offense remains formidable, averaging nearly three goals per game this season. The team often relies on counter-attacks and quick transitions from defense to offense, which has proven especially effective on the road-where they've scored more than 1.5 goals in twelve consecutive away games.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- Home wins - 8, away wins - 7, draws - 7.
Statistics: Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Wins: 2 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 22% vs 44%;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Zwolle have not won in their last 7 head-to-head matches against NEC Nijmegen.
- Zwolle have not won in their last 6 head-to-head matches in the Eredivisie.
- Zwolle are winless in their last 7 Eredivisie matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team scores an average of 1.5 goals, while the visitors score 1.32;
- The average total goals in head-to-head matches is 2.82;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 11 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen
- Average total in the tournament: 2.89 vs 4.67;
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 2.78;
- Average first-half total: 0.56 vs 0.89;
- Average second-half total: 0.44 vs 1.89;
- Zwolle: average home total in the tournament - 0.25;
- NEC Nijmegen: average away total in the tournament - 2.25;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.6) vs 2.7 (away - 2.2).
- Zwolle have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 6 of their last 7 Eredivisie matches.
Corners Prediction
Zwolle: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.22; at home - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 3.2.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.22, away - 5.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; away - 5.8.
- Zwolle have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with NEC Nijmegen.
- Zwolle have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in their last 10 Eredivisie matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.18 (1.09 for the home team and 1.09 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.36 (0.36 for the home team and 1 for the visitors).
Zwolle: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.11; at home - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 1.8.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.78, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- Both teams have scored overall - 11 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen
- Total matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Zwolle - 4, NEC Nijmegen - 7;
- BTTS for Zwolle at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen away - 4 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Zwolle - 4, NEC Nijmegen - 8;
- BTTS for Zwolle at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen away - 5 (100%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intense due to the clear contrast in team strategies. Zwolle are likely to focus on securing their defense against the opponent's onslaught, aiming for a low-scoring game, as suggested by trend data. Meanwhile, the visitors will look to exploit the weaknesses in the hosts' defense through counter-attacks, aligning with the trend that both teams are capable of scoring. Our bet is on the visitors' individual total over 1.5.
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