PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
MAC³PARK Stadion Sun, 17 May - 12:30 PM
Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle PEC
Versus
Feyenoord FEY
KICKOFF : Sun, 17 May - 12:30 PM
Round 34 Regular Season

CONTEXT

PEC Zwolle welcomes Feyenoord to MAC³PARK Stadion for an Eredivisie regular season encounter in the 2025/2026 campaign. Sitting 13th in the standings, the hosts confront a formidable second-placed side powered by a 76.02 rating against their own 62.86, translating to a clear 13.2-point superiority for the visitors. Form metrics further highlight the chasm, as Feyenoord's 25.06 score towers over Zwolle's 9.89. This matchup pits a mid-table struggler against title contenders, where defensive resilience will be paramount for the home team. Feyenoord's attacking prowess and overall dominance suggest they enter as favorites, but Zwolle's home advantage could spark an upset if they capitalize on transitions effectively. Set-piece opportunities remain a wildcard with limited data available, underscoring the need for tactical discipline across both squads. Expect a contest defined by Feyenoord's structural edges.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Feyenoord possesses a 13.2-point power advantage over PEC Zwolle with scores of 76.02 versus 62.86.
  • Form: Feyenoord's form score stands at 25.06, significantly outpacing PEC Zwolle's 9.89.
  • Squad: PEC Zwolle occupies 13th place in the Eredivisie, while Feyenoord holds 2nd.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency metrics provided for either team in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data unavailable, leaving reliance on overall power scores.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece statistics show low confidence with proxy data used for both teams.
  • xVariable: Feyenoord hold a marginal advantage on underlying metrics.
  • Market: PEC Zwolle 21.7% (Δ+0.2%) | Draw 22.4% (Δ+0.2%) | Feyenoord 56% (Δ-0.4%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
PEC Zwolle Henry van der Vegt
Henry van der Vegt
VS
Feyenoord R. van Persie
R. van Persie
1.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.62
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 61 L
Heracles Almelo Rank: 56 W
PSV Rank: 85 L
Excelsior Rank: 62 D
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 66 L
NAC Breda Rank: 56 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
AZ Rank: 76 D
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 61 W
FC Groningen Rank: 67 W
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 73 D
FC Volendam Rank: 60 D
Ajax Rank: 76 D
5
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
5 - 2 - 18
18
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home PEC Zwolle
21.67%
Draw
22.35%
Away Feyenoord
55.98%

Movement

Changes since opening
PEC Zwolle
+0.23%
Draw
+0.19%
Feyenoord
-0.41%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.86
76.02
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
PEC Zwolle
Feyenoord
Power Score
62.86
76.02
League Position
13
2
Global Rank
401
99

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
PEC Zwolle — Opponent-weighted form score
Feyenoord — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) PEC Zwolle Feyenoord

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 25 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

PEC Zwolle PEC Home
25 matches
Feyenoord FEY Away
Match Record
5
Wins
18
2
Draws
2
18
Losses
5
Goals
25
Goals Scored
62
62
Goals Conceded
25
-37
Goal Difference
+37

Data last updated: 2026-05-15T00:10:11+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
T. de Graaff
16 T. de Graaff
O. Aertssen
3 O. Aertssen
S. Graves Jensen
28 S. Graves Jensen
T. Velthuis
5 T. Velthuis
A. McNulty
4 A. McNulty
N. Fichtinger
34 N. Fichtinger
Z. Buurmeester
8 Z. Buurmeester
O. Velanas
18 O. Velanas
T. Oosting
25 T. Oosting
K. de Rooij
22 K. de Rooij
K. Kostons
10 K. Kostons
Pitch
T. Wellenreuther
22 T. Wellenreuther
J. Lotomba
30 J. Lotomba
T. Watanabe
4 T. Watanabe
G. Trauner
18 G. Trauner
M. Deijl
20 M. Deijl
O. Targhalline
28 O. Targhalline
T. Kraaijeveld
24 T. Kraaijeveld
J. Bos
15 J. Bos
L. Valente
10 L. Valente
A. Hadj Moussa
23 A. Hadj Moussa
A. Ueda
9 A. Ueda

General Information

Date & Time :
May 17, 2026, 12:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 34 · Regular Season
Stadium :
MAC³PARK Stadion
Capacity :
14000
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Erwin Blank
Nils van Kampen
Luc de Koning
Joshua Kuipers

Expected Lineup

Referee : Erwin Blank

Starting XI ▼

16
Tom de Graaff
Tom de Graaff Goalkeeper
6.86
10
Koen Kostons
Koen Kostons Centre Forward
6.99
25
Thijs Oosting
Thijs Oosting Attacking Midfield
6.83
8
Zico Buurmeester
Zico Buurmeester Defensive Midfield
6.36
5
Tijs Velthuis
Tijs Velthuis Left Back
6.48
3
Olivier Aertssen
Olivier Aertssen Right Back
6.58
4
Anselmo García MacNulty
Anselmo García MacNulty Left Back
6.69
18
Odysseus Velanas
Odysseus Velanas Right Wing
6.87
22
Kaj de Rooij
Kaj de Rooij Left Wing
6.8
28
Simon Graves
Simon Graves Right Back
6.77
34
Nick Fichtinger
Nick Fichtinger Defensive Midfield
6.59
Referee : Erwin Blank

Starting XI ▼

22
Timon Wellenreuther
Timon Wellenreuther Goalkeeper
6.92
9
Ayase Ueda
Ayase Ueda Centre Forward
7.36
4
Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Tsuyoshi Watanabe Left Back
7.06
23
Anis Hadj Moussa
Anis Hadj Moussa Right Wing
7.24
24
Thijs Kraaijeveld
Thijs Kraaijeveld Defensive Midfield
6.62
28
Oussama Targhalline
Oussama Targhalline Defensive Midfield
7.07
10
Luciano Valente
Luciano Valente Attacking Midfield
6.96
15
Jordan Bos
Jordan Bos Left Wing
7.16
18
Gernot Trauner
Gernot Trauner Right Back
6.64
30
Jordan Lotomba
Jordan Lotomba Left Back
6.55
20
Mats Deijl
Mats Deijl Right Back
6.93

CONCLUSION

Feyenoord arrives with overwhelming advantages in power, form, and league position, positioning them to extend their strong campaign against a PEC Zwolle side fighting relegation pressures. The 13.2-point edge and superior 25.06 form score suggest the visitors control key battles, particularly in open play. Zwolle must disrupt through home crowd energy and counter opportunities, though limited set-piece insights temper expectations. Structural superiority favors Feyenoord dictating tempo and securing vital points in this uneven clash. A disciplined approach could yield dividends for the hosts, yet the data points decisively toward an away triumph.

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