PEC Zwolle - PSV predictions

With most bookies pricing a home win at 6.71, this is one of the more lopsided matches of the season. Needless to say, PEC Zwolle don’t stand much of a chance at coming out on top.

1.39 on away win might not sound too much but that’s what you get in a game where PSV are seen as absolute favourites to beat PEC Zwolle. Away matches are always taken with a pinch of salt but anything other than a sweet victory for the visitors would be a first-class surprise.

The hosts will be looking to bounce back from the narrow away defeat they recorded in the last $LEGUE round (HOME_LAST_ROUND_AWAY). If there are any positives to be taken from their previous game then it must be the fact PEC Zwolle held rather well for the first 45 minutes.

PSV supporters had expected a comprehensive victory over Excelsior in the last round of the Eredivisie. Instead, they were held on the edge of their seats through 45 minutes with one goal making all the difference after the break (1:2).

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and PEC Zwolle have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

The visitors are on a bit of a purple patch when it comes to scoring, with 5 goals scored in total in their latest 3 Eredivisie matches. If the trend continues, we’re bound to see a pretty exciting game here.

Although the start of the season was decent enough for PEC Zwolle, they could stand to earn some more points. Unfortunately, they’re not likely to do so in this match, which limits their ambitions in the short term.

If PSV maintain the strong form they’ve displayed so far they’ll be on their way to the Champions League. The title is still within their reach as well, but that just means lower-placed teams have time to catch up.

Looking back at the head-to-head stats for this matchup, PEC Zwolle are more than able to beat the odds and come out on top. They did so last season, even securing a considerable goal lead. PSV are still the favourites, though, and the betting odds are firmly in their favour.

No suspensions or injuries means both teams will have their full lineups available for a highly anticipated matchup.

While it’s risky as far as betting predictions go, a Draw/Away bet in the Half Time/Full Time market is the best place to find betting value in this match. Simply put, the 6.71 odds outweigh the relatively small implied probability.