Match Details
The match between PEC Zwolle and Willem II is scheduled to take place on December 13, 2024, at the MAC³PARK Stadion. It will be a Eredivisie regular season match with both teams vying for crucial points. The odds currently favor PEC Zwolle as the local team with a winning probability of 50%, while the chances of a draw are estimated at around 29% and an away win for Willem II stands at approximately 26%.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between these two teams, they have displayed competitive performances against each other. However, their recent head-to-head record favors PEC Zwolle slightly. In their last five meetings across various competitions, PEC Zwolle has won twice compared to one victory for Willem II, with two matches ending in draws.
When it comes to goals scored in these matchups, there tends to be some excitement on the field. Three or more goals were recorded in three out of their last five clashes.
Team Form: PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle’s recent form has been inconsistent but shows signs of improvement. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have secured two wins along with two losses and two draws. This mixed bag of results reflects their current position in the Eredivisie standings where they sit in twelfth place.
At home this season, PEC Zwolle has struggled somewhat with only five victories from seventeen matches played so far. They have managed to score nineteen goals while conceding thirty-one on home turf.
Their most recent outing was against Groningen which ended goalless despite several scoring opportunities for both sides.
Team Form: Willem II
Willem II’s performance over their past few games has also been inconsistent overall. In their last six matches, they have secured two wins, three losses, and one draw across various competitions.
When playing away from home this season, Willem II has struggled to find consistent success with only two victories in their travels so far. They have managed to score eight goals while conceding ten on the road.
In their most recent match against Heerenveen, Willem II suffered a 2-1 defeat after an own goal by M. van der Hart sealed their fate in the dying minutes of the game.
Key Players
For PEC Zwolle, midfielder Younes Namli has been instrumental in creating scoring opportunities for his team with four goals and seven assists this season. Another player to watch is Odysseus Velanas who has contributed five goals and five assists from midfield.
Willem II will rely on Jeremy Loteteka Bokila as their main attacking threat with eleven goals already under his belt this campaign. Nick Doodeman’s creative abilities should also be noted as he has provided thirteen assists throughout the season.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and statistical trends, both teams have shown vulnerabilities defensively but possess offensive firepower capable of finding the back of the net. PEC Zwolle’s struggles at home could provide an opportunity for Willem II to exploit if they can capitalize on chances created during counterattacks or set pieces.
However, PEC Zwolle holds a slight advantage due to better overall form and historical head-to-head results against Willem II. Their ability to control possession and create scoring opportunities through players like Namli and Velanas may give them an edge over their opponents.
Prediction: PEC Zwolle 2 – 1 Willem II
Considering all factors analyzed above including current form, key players’ contributions, historical performance between these teams along with home advantage for PEC Zwolle, it is predicted that they will emerge victorious with a narrow 2-1 win over Willem II. However, given the unpredictable nature of football, an upset cannot be ruled out entirely.
