PEC Zwolle vs NEC Prediction: Tactical Battle Set for Eredivisie Clash
PEC Zwolle host NEC Nijmegen at the MAC3PARK Stadion on 29 August 2026 and on paper the two sides have almost nothing separating them in the table. PEC sit 14th on three points, NEC are 11th on the same and…
On 2026-08-29 at 20:00 GMT, PEC Zwolle take on NEC in week 4 of Eredivisie (2026-2027).
Looking back over 2 duels, D. Schreuder has 1 win versus Henry van der Vegt, who has no wins, with 1 draw.
PEC Zwolle are 14th in the standings with 3 points, followed by NEC in 11th on 3 points.
PEC Zwolle have 2 players out: J. Burger (Knock), Y. Namli (Knee Injury) while NEC have 5 players missing: A. Kaplan (Knee Injury), E. Mor (Inactive), S. Ouaissa (Muscle Injury), P. Sandler (Injury), P. Schuurs (Knee Injury).
We're predicting PEC Zwolle to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-2-3-1, and NEC are expected to line up in 3-4-2-1.
In their last outing, PEC Zwolle's highest-rated performer was J. Schendelaar (8.3), while NEC's standout was N. Polster (7.9).
PEC Zwolle won 2-0 against Heerenveen, while NEC lost their fixture 0-3 vs Bodø / Glimt.
Neither side is flying – PEC Zwolle 1-0-4 and NEC 2-0-3 over the last 5 matches.
NEC lead this rivalry - 7 wins from 19 matches versus PEC Zwolle (who've won just 6 games), alongside 6 draws.
Our algorithm actually favours an away win: NEC to win 2-1, despite PEC Zwolle's 0-0-1 home form - NEC's strong 1-0-0 record away with 0.50 goals/game does the trick.
Zwolle is going head to head with Nijmegen on 29/8/2026 19:00 GMT for the Netherlands Eredivisie. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Zwolle v Nijmegen H2H statistics!