NEC - PEC Zwolle predictions

Punters who are looking for a safe bet should definitely consider this match. The home win odds of 1.59 bring great value considering the fact that NEC are indeed firm favourites to defeat PEC Zwolle.

From the current standpoint, the situation is obvious. Given the strength of NEC and the 5.32 odds given to PEC Zwolle to win, it is easy to see that a win for the visiting team would be a stunning surprise.

Just like most experts and fans predicted, NEC lost their previous Eredivisie clash against FC Twente with a 1:2 score at the end. All things considered, though, the match was much closer than most people thought it would be.

PEC Zwolle lost their previous home game against Feyenoord with a considerably high 1:5 margin. Considering the overwhelming betting odds they were up against, though, the fact that they spent most of the match on the back foot is not too surprising.

Results and standings notwithstanding, PEC Zwolle have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Eredivisie. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

The latest example of a clash between these two sides we have is from last season when NEC managed to walk away with a solid victory and a 2+ goal difference. If the 1.59 betting odds for a home win are to be believed, most bookies are expecting them to repeat that success.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without Bart van Rooij, Lars Larsen, Roberto González. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Nick Fichtinger, Anselmo McNulty, Samir Lagsir, Tristan Gooijer. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.55 odds offered at Betway.