FC Groningen - PEC Zwolle predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 2.00, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

The matchup this Sunday is rather one-sided, with PEC Zwolle seen as the clear underdogs. Most bookmakers online have priced their victory at 4.10, which is enough to doubt such an outcome will happen.

FC Groningen are coming on the back of a 2:0 victory and a confirmed HT/FT market, which bodes well for their current form. Although the pre-match betting odds knew they were more likely to win thanks to the home-field advantage, the large goal difference was above and beyond expectations.

The away team are coming on the back of a close 1:0 victory against Sparta Rotterdam in the previous round. The two teams were comparable in terms of their form, which was quite clear after the inconclusive first half. The home-field advantage PEC Zwolle had won out in the end, however, and they secured a 1:0 win in the end.

FC Groningen gans are hoping for better defensive performance then what they’ve seen in away games. The previous three matches featured 12 conceded goals.

Based on their recent performance, PEC Zwolle’s largest issue seems to be defence, especially in away games. With 10 conceded goals in their 3 previous visiting matches, Over 3.5 Goals markets seem like a solid betting option.

The hosts went through a slew of unfortunate injuries recently, rendering some of their players unavailable for the match this Sunday. T. de Jonge, Fofin Turay, Finn Stam will not be playing, though the team is still considered likely to win.

At the odds of 1.99 with Pncl and other top online bookmakers, a Home Win wager is a risk worth taking. It’s not the safest bet in the world, but the possible betting value makes it a solid prediction.