PEC Zwolle - NEC predictions

With a difficult matchup ahead of them, PEC Zwolle will need to focus if they want to bring in another 3 points. They are not overwhelmingly outmatched by any means, but they are generally seen as the underdogs compared to NEC.

NEC will need to bring their top form if they want 3 points from this matchup – and they do. PEC Zwolle are not easy pickings, although the visitors are widely seen as close favourites.

PEC Zwolle faced off against RKC Waalwijk in the previous game, and most bookies placed them as the underdogs. The final result was a 1:1 draw, however, after a prolonged stalemate which isn’t something to scoff at.

NEC lost their previous away game at Willem II with a shockingly bad 4:1 score. Their opponents secured an early lead and NEC never managed to get back into the game. The loss itself isn’t as surprising as the considerable goal difference.

The recent match history for PEC Zwolle doesn’t seem promising if you’re looking for some excitement. The previous two games they played as hosts ended with very little goals – less than 2 in total in both instances.

Results and standings notwithstanding, NEC 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.

A quick look at the season’s match history tells us that NEC won the last time these two squads clashed. It’s easy to see why most bookies online expect them to come out on top again, even if said victory was a narrow home win.

On top of being considered underdogs, the home team is forced to play with a limited roster. With Jasper Schendelaar, Samir Lagsir, Duke Verduin, Dylan Mbayo, Simon Graves Jensen, Olivier Aertssen, Younes Namli all unavailable due to injury, they have very limited means at their disposal to beat the odds.

Betting on a Draw is likely to be your best option, though it’s a relatively risky wager. It offers decent value with the 3.35 odds, though, which can be found at top online bookmakers such as Pncl.