FC Groningen - PEC Zwolle betting tips and odds

FC Groningen might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as PEC Zwolle are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

PEC Zwolle appear severely unprepared for a clash with FC Groningen, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 3.60 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

FC Groningen are coming off of a strange sort of success – they secured a : draw against vastly stronger opposition. The held the line at Sportpark Lonerstraat against Feyenoord , who never quite managed to pull ahead.

PEC Zwolle’s previous match against RKC Waalwijk was frustrating to watch. They spent most of the match trying to catch up to a relatively weaker opponent, only managing to do so in the second half and securing a middling 1:1 draw at a home game.

The only observable trend we can see from looking at the hosts’ history is that their visiting games are rarely spectacular. The last two both ended with fewer than 2 goals in total.

With 6 goals in their own net over the last 3 matches, PEC Zwolle’s defence leaves a lot to be desired.

FC Groningen are 4 points behind a UEFA qualification spot in the standings, with plenty of time to change that. PEC Zwolle are not about to make it easy on them, though.

Last season, the hosts met PEC Zwolle and walked away with a remarkable, convincing victory. They’re still considered strong favourites because of this, though it’s worth keeping in mind that some time has passed since then.

Before going for any betting predictions, we need to make note of the overall high number of prior injuries. Both sides have been hit: Azor Matusiwa, Arjen Robben, Patrick Joosten for the hosts, and Destan Bajselmani, Kenneth Paal, Bram Van Polen, Mike van Duinen, Slobodan Tedić for the visitors. Needless to say, this may impact the teams’ performance.

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 1.85, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.