Zwolle vs Groningen prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on March 13, 2026
Eredivisie Netherlands
In the 29th round of the Dutch Eredivisie on March 13, 2026, a match will be played between Zwolle and Groningen. The visitors are looking to reach the play-off zone and need points on the field of a team from the lower part of the table.
Zwolle vs Groningen: Team News and Expert Analysis
PEC collected 41 points last season, edging out Fortuna Sittard for 10th place on head-to-head criteria. This year’s results are worse, but most importantly, they have managed to keep a distance from the danger zone. Against recent opponents—Utrecht, Ajax, and Sparta—they have all ended in draws.
The club from "Euroborg" spent the 2023/2024 season in the second division but returned immediately and started with 39 points and thirteenth place. In the new season, they had a strong start, but their momentum lasted only until October. From late January, they suffered consecutive defeats against all opponents. Only in the last round against Ajax did they achieve a 3-1 victory.
The home side has a fairly good record for goals scored, averaging 1.35 per match, but they concede half as many again—1.96. Luuc Lukkien’s team, despite their recent decline, are still balancing things out: 1.38 goals scored and conceded per match.
Previous matches: Zwolle vs Groningen
Four out of the last five meetings ended in draws, with Zwolle winning at home only once, in May last year.
The visitors are considered favorites, though not overwhelmingly so. However, the hosts have looked solid and could avoid defeat once again (odds – 1.62).
Zwolle vs Groningen: Key Statistics and Trends
- Zwolle have drawn their last three matches
- 69% of PEC’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total goals per match of 3.31
- Groningen lost six consecutive games prior to playing Ajax
- 54% of Groningen’s matches end with both teams scoring, and their average total goals per match is 2.77
Zwolle vs Groningen: Probable Starting Lineups
Zwolle play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): de Graaf - Floranus, García MacNulty, Graves, Goijer - Bürmester, Fichtinger, Oosting - Shoretire, Kostons, Namli. There are currently many injuries: Monteiro, Voet, and several other players are out.
Groningen use a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Vassen - Prins, Peersman, Blokzijl, Mercera - van der Werff, Resink, Land, Schreuders - van Bergen, Taha. Hoekstra will not take the field in this match.
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