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PEC Zwolle vs GO Ahead Eagles Prediction, Tips & Odds

PEC Zwolle vs GO Ahead Eagles

EredivisieRegular Season - 9
PEC Zwolle
#16 · Eredivisie
LDLWL
VS
MAC³PARK Stadion, Zwolle
Referee: Danny Makkelie
GO Ahead Eagles
#8 · Eredivisie
DDLWD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.41 (implied 71.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 73.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.36). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (73.6% vs 71.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours GO Ahead Eagles to win, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in 9th place, GO Ahead Eagles have shown a more stable performance this season compared to their opponents. With two wins, four draws, and only one loss from their seven matches, they have scored 16 goals while conceding 14, resulting in a positive goal difference of 2. Their ability to find the net consistently puts them in a stronger position as they approach this fixture. In contrast, PEC Zwolle is struggling at 16th place with just one win from their seven games, alongside one draw and five losses. They have only managed to score 6 goals while conceding 20, leading to a goal difference of -14. Their recent form, which includes one win, one draw, and three losses in the last five matches, highlights their ongoing difficulties in both attack and defense. According to the model, GO Ahead Eagles have a 41.1% probability of winning this match, while PEC Zwolle's chances stand at 34.0%. The projection also suggests a high likelihood of over 2.5 goals being scored (66.8%) and both teams finding the net (68.3%). However, a caveat to consider is PEC Zwolle's potential for an upset, especially if they can improve their defensive resilience. For further details on the methodology behind this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, which employs an in-house model based on expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
PEC Zwolle Win31%3.40
Draw21%3.78
GO Ahead Eagles Win48%1.96
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4165.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4364.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
PEC Zwolle 1-1 GO Ahead Eagles
7.9912.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
GO Ahead Eagles -0.0
1.4642%

GO Ahead Eagles have been the stronger side, winning 33% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.99
12.6%
1-2
8.59
11.7%
2-2
10.79
9.3%
2-1
11.60
8.7%
0-1
11.88
8.4%
0-2
12.69
7.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 12.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
PEC Zwolle
-0.0
2.66
GO Ahead Eagles
+0.0
1.46
PEC Zwolle
-0.5
3.15
GO Ahead Eagles
+0.5
2.00
PEC Zwolle
-1.5
6.00
GO Ahead Eagles
+1.5
3.20

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. GO Ahead Eagles are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

PEC Zwolle vs GO Ahead Eagles
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
3.583.681.911.392.591.392.72
Betfair
3.304.001.951.402.88——
Pinnacle
3.663.711.961.492.66——
SBO
2.943.351.96————
William Hill
3.103.801.95——1.402.75
Bet365
3.503.901.951.442.701.442.62
1xBet
3.693.801.971.392.591.392.77
Betano
3.453.802.021.472.771.422.77
BetVictor
3.404.001.931.402.701.402.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
64.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
45%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XPEC Zwolle or Draw
52%1.82
12PEC Zwolle or GO Ahead Eagles
79%1.23
X2Draw or GO Ahead Eagles
69%1.30

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (GO Ahead Eagles leads 4-2)
2 PEC Zwolle4 Draw4 GO Ahead Eagles
05 Apr
GO Ahead Eagles
5-0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
Sept 25
PEC Zwolle
0-2
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
May 25
PEC Zwolle
1-1
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
Nov 24
GO Ahead Eagles
2-2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
Feb 24
GO Ahead Eagles
1-1
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
Sept 23
PEC Zwolle
1-1
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
Apr 22
PEC Zwolle
0-1
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
Sept 21
GO Ahead Eagles
1-0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
Mar 17
GO Ahead Eagles
1-3
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
Oct 16
PEC Zwolle
3-1
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie

The head-to-head record between PEC Zwolle and GO Ahead Eagles stands at 2 wins for PEC Zwolle, 4 draws, and 4 wins for GO Ahead Eagles over the last 10 matches. The results indicate a competitive rivalry, with a balanced number of wins for both sides. Notably, the scorelines reveal a mix of tight contests, as seen in four matches ending in draws, and one significant victory for GO Ahead Eagles, who won 5-0 in the most recent encounter. PEC Zwolle's last victory over GO Ahead Eagles was in 2017, suggesting a recent struggle against them.

Eredivisie Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Feyenoord
86202772020
WWWWD
2
PSV Eindhoven
861126101619
WLWWW
3
AZ Alkmaar
86111881019
LWDWW
4
Twente
8521168817
DWWWD
5
Ajax
843122101215
DDWWL
6
Groningen
84222014614
WWDDL
8
GO Ahead Eagles
82511917211
DDDDL
16
PEC Zwolle
8116621-154
LLLDL
17
ADO Den Haag
8035919-103
DDLLD
18
Willem II
8026723-162
LLLDL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
PEC ZwolleHome
0W0D4L
4 playedGF 1 · GA 130.00 pts/game
GO Ahead EaglesAway
0W3D1L
4 playedGF 8 · GA 110.75 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
PEC ZwolleGO Ahead Eagles
1.25Goals p.g.1.77
2.04Goals conceded p.g.1.5
11%Clean sheets30%
21%Win rate33%
3.29Avg goals in match3.27
1.05xG per game1.20
-0.29xGA per game-0.19
44%Possession %48%
4.0Shots on target / game4.6
3.8Corners per game5.3
PEC Zwolle
Recent Form

PEC Zwolle have won 5 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include lost to PEC Zwolle 1-3 and lost to PEC Zwolle 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 7D 15L from the last 28 games (21% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: PEC ZwolleAll competitions
18 Sept
Groningen
3-0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
04 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
2-2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
29 Aug
PEC Zwolle
1-3
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
22 Aug
Heerenveen
0-2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
16 Aug
Twente
3-1
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
09 Aug
PEC Zwolle
0-2
Ajax
Eredivisie
6
Win
21%
7
Draw
25%
15
Lost
54%
GO Ahead Eagles
Recent Form

GO Ahead Eagles have won 2 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include drew with GO Ahead Eagles 1-1 and drew with Utrecht 3-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 9D 11L from the last 30 games (33% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: GO Ahead EaglesAll competitions
20 Sept
NEC Nijmegen
1-1
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
08 Sept
Utrecht
3-3
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
29 Aug
AZ Alkmaar
5-2
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
23 Aug
GO Ahead Eagles
3-1
ADO Den Haag
Eredivisie
16 Aug
Feyenoord
2-2
GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
08 Aug
GO Ahead Eagles
4-1
Willem II
Eredivisie
10
Win
33%
9
Draw
30%
11
Lost
37%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

PEC Zwolle

No reported absences

GO Ahead Eagles

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.43 (64.7%)
Both Teams Score1.41 (65%)
Value Bets
PEC Zwolle Win3.40 (31.2%)
GO Ahead Eagles Win1.96 (47.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.70 (35.3%)
BTTS No2.72 (35%)
Speculative
Draw3.78 (21.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Danny Makkelie has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

PEC Zwolle have averaged 3.8 corners per match at home; GO Ahead Eagles 5.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

GO Ahead Eagles have generated 1.20 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 33% of them. They put 4.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. GO Ahead Eagles player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.