Excelsior - PEC Zwolle predictions

Betting odds can be illusive at times and PEC Zwolle are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, Excelsior should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

The visitors are fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead. A win against Excelsior on their home field would be a significant achievement, and it is never an easy task.

All things considered, Excelsior will have been happy with their previous Eredivisie result. They had a tough trip where everyone predicted they would end up coming from bleeding but Excelsior held their ground both in the first and the second half to earn a point in a AZ Alkmaar HT/FT Draw.

PEC Zwolle performed quite well in the previous Eredivisie round. They took the lead early, and secured a narrow 1:0 home win. Considering most experts thought they were weaker than their opponents Fortuna Sittard, the outcome was a bit of a surprise.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over PEC Zwolle’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

Excelsior’s 14th spot in the standings is not about to impress anyone, but they’ve managed to steer clear of the relegation zone for now. They’re still a good chunk of the season to go through, however, and they’re heading into a relatively difficult matchup.

Saturday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.57, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.