Willem II vs Zwolle prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On November 6, 2026, Willem II will face Zwolle in the 12th round of the Dutch Eredivisie. The visitors are determined to beat the championship's biggest underdogs.
Willem II vs. Zwolle: team news and expert analysis
The Tilburg club finished only third in the Eerste Divisie last season. However, after earning promotion to the top flight through the playoffs, they have struggled badly, managing just a couple of draws. They suffered heavy defeats against Cambuur and PSV, losing 1-6 and 0-7. In the cup, they at least managed to beat Helmond Sport 4-3 away from home.
The team from the province of Overijssel battled relegation last season, eventually finishing 15th. Nothing has changed this time around: there have been plenty of defeats and just a couple of wins. Still, they have recently found some momentum, beating Go Ahead Eagles and Den Haag while drawing with Utrecht. In the cup, however, they lost to modest Oss.
The newly promoted underdogs score an average of 0.91 goals per game while conceding far more — 3.55. PEC Zwolle average 1.09 goals scored and also concede a high 2.09 per match.
Previous matches: Willem II vs. Zwolle
The current visitors have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings, suffering just one defeat during that stretch.
The visitors look decent, at least compared with an opponent of this caliber. We are backing them with a handicap of "0" (odds – 1.68).
Willem II vs. Zwolle: key statistics and trends
- Willem II have avoided defeat only for the third time this season
- Both teams have scored in 73% of Willem II matches, with an average total of 4.45 goals per game
- Zwolle have won two of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 45% of PEC Zwolle matches, with an average total of 3.18 goals per game
Willem II vs. Zwolle: possible starting lineups
Willem II play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): De Lange — ter Avest, Stam, Dekker, Tjё-A-On — Zarrouk, Vilhena — Slory, van Alst, van Kooij — Haen
Zwolle play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schendelaar — Floranus, Viergever, Graves, Aertssen — Sommer, Thomas — Mbayo, Ousting, van der Wal — van Hooijdonk
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