FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle prediction 18.09.2026 | Eredivisie
FC Groningen
Kick off:
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PEC Zwolle
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- Competition: Eredivisie
- Date: 18th September, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: Euroborg Stadium
FC Groningen face off PEC Zwolle on Friday in the seventh round of the 2026/27 Eredivisie season. Groningen have made a mixed but relatively positive start, collecting eight points from their opening six matches, while Zwolle have struggled at the bottom end of the table with only four points.
FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Head to Head (H2H) stats
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PEC Zwolle
1 : 1
FC Groningen
Eredivisie
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FC Groningen
2 : 2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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PEC Zwolle
2 : 0
FC Groningen
Eredivisie
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FC Groningen
0 : 0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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PEC Zwolle
0 : 0
FC Groningen
Club Friendlies 3
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PEC Zwolle
1 : 1
FC Groningen
Eredivisie
The recent head-to-head record has been remarkably competitive, although goals have not been particularly frequent. The previous two meetings ended in draws, with a 1-1 stalemate in Zwolle in March 2026 followed by a 2-2 draw at Euroborg in November 2025. The preceding meeting saw Zwolle win 2-0 at home.
FC Groningen team overview
Dick Lukkien's side started with consecutive victories over Utrecht and ADO Den Haag, but subsequently suffered a 5-1 defeat against PSV and a 3-2 home loss to Fortuna Sittard. They have since stabilised, however, drawing 2-2 with Twente and 1-1 away to Go Ahead Eagles, which currently sees Groningen sitting relatively comfortably in mid-table.
Brynjólfur Willumsson has been particularly important, with three league goals, while Thom van Bergen has contributed three goals and two assists.
The hosts do have several injury concerns. Malcolm Jeng, Ryan Metu, Tyrique Mercera, Nikolas Brandis and Travis Hernes are among those reported unavailable.
Last matches of FC Groningen
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Go Ahead Eagles
1 : 1
FC Groningen
Eredivisie
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FC Groningen
2 : 2
Twente
Eredivisie
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FC Groningen
2 : 3
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
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PSV Eindhoven
5 : 1
FC Groningen
Eredivisie
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ADO Den Haag
1 : 4
FC Groningen
Eredivisie
FC Groningen lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Etienne Vaessen
Defenders
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14
Jorg Schreuders
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3
Thijmen Blokzijl
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4
Márk Csinger
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2
Wouter Prins
Midfielders
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18
Tygo Land
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8
Tika de Jonge
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26
Thom van Bergen
Forwards
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24
Pelle Clement
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17
David van der Werff
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9
Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson
PEC Zwolle team overview
PEC Zwolle's start has been considerably worse. They have collected only four points from six matches, and their latest outing was particularly damaging, as they were thrashed 7-0 at home by Feyenoord.
Before that humiliation, Zwolle had drawn 2-2 with Sparta Rotterdam, beaten Heerenveen 2-0 away, and lost 3-1 to NEC and Twente. They have scored only six goals in six league matches while conceding 16, highlighting serious defensive problems.
Koen Kostons leads the team with three goals, while Dylan Mbayo has provided three assists. However, Zwolle will be without several players, including Filip Krastev, Ryan Thomas, Sherel Floranus and Younes Namli.
Last matches of PEC Zwolle
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PEC Zwolle
0 : 7
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
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Sparta Rotterdam
2 : 2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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PEC Zwolle
1 : 3
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
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Heerenveen
0 : 2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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Twente
3 : 1
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jasper Schendelaar
Defenders
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3
Olivier Aertssen
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28
Simon Graves
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24
Nick Viergever
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33
Damian van der Haar
Midfielders
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34
Nick Fichtinger
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8
Tobias Sommer
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18
Odysseus Velanas
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11
Dylan Mbayo
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22
Ibrahim Cissoko
Forwards
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10
Koen Kostons
Prediction
The visitors should improve after such a heavy defeat, but Groningen's home advantage and vastly superior attacking numbers make them clear favourites. It should also be a goal-heavy fixture, given how poorly Zwolle have defended in the early stages of the new season, while four of Groningen’s last five Eredivisie fixtures have produced over 3.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 3.5 Goals.
Three reasons we expect Over 3.5 Goals
- Over 3.5 Goals has landed in four of Groningen’s last five league matches.
- Over 3.5 Goals has also been the outcome in Zwolle’s last three league fixtures.
- Last season’s meeting between Groningen and Zwolle in Groningen ended in a 2-2 draw, with over 3.5 goals scored.
Main prediction FC Groningen - PEC Zwolle
Over 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.09
FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle standings in Eredivisie
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22 - 7 | +15 | 16 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 - 6 | +11 | 16 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 - 7 | +13 | 14 |
| 4 | Ajax | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 - 7 | +12 | 13 |
| 5 | FC Twente | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 - 5 | +7 | 13 |
| 6 | Excelsior | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 10 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 - 14 | -2 | 10 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 - 13 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 - 13 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 | NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 - 12 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 - 13 | -3 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 - 11 | -6 | 5 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 - 19 | -8 | 5 |
| 15 | SC Cambuur | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 18 | -9 | 4 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 - 17 | -11 | 4 |
| 17 | Willem II | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 - 19 | -13 | 2 |
| 18 | ADO Den Haag | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 - 16 | -10 | 1 |