Groningen vs Zwolle prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 18, 2026
On September 18, 2026, Groningen and Zwolle will face each other in the 7th round of the Dutch Eredivisie. Teams like this must be beaten at home.
Groningen vs Zwolle team news and expert analysis
The club from the "Euroborg" finished ninth last season. Even that result was enough to earn a place in European competition, but they were eliminated by their very first opponent, Ajax. They started the current campaign with a pair of wins, but then suffered two defeats alongside draws with Twente and Go Ahead Eagles.
The team from Zwolle finished only 15th in the spring with 37 points. They opened the new championship with a pair of defeats, but then beat Heerenveen away from home. After a 1-3 home loss to NEC, they shared the points away at Sparta Rotterdam. In the most recent round against Feyenoord, they suffered a spectacular collapse, losing by the rare scoreline of 0-7!
Lucqin's side score an average of two goals per match while conceding 2.17. PEC have scored once away from home in this championship and conceded 2.83 goals per game.
Previous matches: Groningen vs Zwolle
Five of the last six official meetings ended in draws, including both matches in the 2025/2026 season. Zwolle's only win came at home in May last year.
The hosts are considered the favorites. But they also have their problems, so the better option is to bet on "over 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.64).
Groningen vs Zwolle: key statistics and trends
- Groningen have lost two of their last four matches
- 100% of Groningen's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 4.17 goals per game
- Zwolle have lost their second match in four
- Both teams have scored in 50% of PEC's matches, with an average total of 3.83 goals per game
Groningen vs Zwolle: possible starting lineups
Groningen play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Vassen – Prins, Chinger, Blokzijl, Schreuders – Land, de Jong – Clement, van Bergen, van der Werff – Willumsson
Zwolle play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schendelaar – Floranus, Van de Ven, Graves, Artsen – Sommer, Thomas – Sissoko, Oosting, Mbayo – Kostons
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