PEC Zwolle v Excelsior prediction

Eredivisie · Sat, 12 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT

Updated 1 Nov 2026, 01:21 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for PEC Zwolle v Excelsior, Eredivisie on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

PEC Zwolle host Excelsior in the Eredivisie on Saturday 12 December (kick-off 20:00 UK).

The key numbers

13 of Excelsior’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (87%).

Form and the table

Eight of PEC Zwolle’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of PEC Zwolle’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, PEC Zwolle have three wins, no draws and six defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 0.89 and conceding 2.00. PEC Zwolle have scored 12 goals, the second-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). PEC Zwolle have conceded 23 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Both teams scored in nine of Excelsior’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Excelsior have four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.75 points per game, scoring 2.13 and conceding 1.63. Excelsior have scored 16 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Excelsior have conceded 28 goals, the third-most of the 18 clubs.

PEC Zwolle (14th) and Excelsior (15th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have PEC Zwolle the stronger side, 98 rating points above Excelsior (PEC Zwolle 1524, Excelsior 1426, after at least 191 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 12 April 2026, finished PEC Zwolle 2–2 Excelsior.

Team news

Predicted PEC Zwolle XI (4-2-3-1): J. Schendelaar, N. Viergever, S. Graves, O. Aertssen, D. van der Haar, T. Sommer, R. Thomas, T. Oosting, G. van der Wal, D. Mbayo, S. van Hooijdonk — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Ryan Thomas (4.8 per match over 10 appearances) and Olivier Aertssen (3.7 per match over 12 appearances) have been PEC Zwolle’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for PEC Zwolle (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ryan Thomas averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 923 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Olivier Aertssen averages 2.9 tackles per 90 over 1039 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Excelsior XI (4-3-3): S. van Gassel, C. Widell, J. Plug, S. Janssen, E. Moreira, L. Hartjes, I. Yegoian, R. Meissen, A. Sliti, D. Garden, M. Domínguez — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Irakli Yegoian (6.1 per match over 12 appearances, five goals and five assists) and Noah Naujoks (3.8 per match over five appearances, two goals) have been Excelsior’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Excelsior (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Irakli Yegoian averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 1099 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Noah Naujoks averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 292 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last five appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 12 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT · Eredivisie
Head-to-head (last 6): PEC Zwolle 3 · draws 1 · Excelsior 2 · 3.33 goals/game
Recent form: PEC Zwolle 2W 1D 2L · Excelsior 1W 0D 4L

PEC Zwolle v Excelsior (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 1 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 1.13

Goals

against 2.13 / 3.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.38 / 2.25

Corners

against 6.5 / 5.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.13 / 2.75

Shots on target

against 6.13 / 7.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.5 / 1.38

Cards

against 1.13 / 1 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	PEC Zwolle for / against	Line	Excelsior for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.13 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.38 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	2.25 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	13.75 for · 17.13 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	8 for · 16.88 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.13 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	2.75 for · 7.38 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.13 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	11 for · 8.63 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.38 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle Goalkeeper

PEC Zwolle — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Schendelaar	11	90990 min	464.2 /90	201.8 /90	00 /90
T. de Graaff	1	9090 min	22 /90	22 /90	00 /90

PEC Zwolle — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for PEC Zwolle before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Schendelaar n 8	90	3.6 7/7
T. de Graaff n 8	90	3.5 6/5

PEC Zwolle Defensive

PEC Zwolle — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
N. Viergever	12	901080 min	171.4 /90	80.7 /90	110.9 /90	302.5 /90	70.6 /90	00 /90
S. Graves	12	901080 min	161.3 /90	131.1 /90	141.2 /90	655.4 /90	141.2 /90	00 /90
O. Aertssen	12	871039 min	342.9 /90	242.1 /90	60.5 /90	564.9 /90	111 /90	20.2 /90
D. van der Haar	9	70626 min	111.6 /90	131.9 /90	10.1 /90	172.4 /90	40.6 /90	00 /90
S. Floranus	6	71423 min	102.1 /90	61.3 /90	00 /90	173.6 /90	71.5 /90	30.6 /90
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PEC Zwolle — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for PEC Zwolle before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
S. Graves n 8	90	1 6/1	0.5 3/1	—
N. Viergever n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.4 3/0	—
T. Sommer n 8	89.5	1.1 6/2	0.8 5/1	—
O. Aertssen n 8	84.9	1.1 6/2	0.8 4/2	—
D. Mbayo n 8	70.8	0.5 3/0	2.2 6/3	—
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PEC Zwolle — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for PEC Zwolle before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
N. Viergever n 8	90	1.8 7/3
S. Graves n 8	90	1.4 7/3
T. Sommer n 8	89.5	1.3 7/3
O. Aertssen n 8	84.9	2.4 7/7
D. Mbayo n 8	70.8	1.1 5/2
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PEC Zwolle Attacking

PEC Zwolle — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
I. Cissoko	10	37371 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	81.9 /90	30.7 /90	51.2 /90	71.7 /90
K. Kostons	9	83747 min	30.4 /90	00 /90	161.9 /90	101.2 /90	60.7 /90	60.7 /90
Elias Sørensen	8	52417 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	71.5 /90	30.6 /90	10.2 /90	40.9 /90
S. van Hooijdonk	8	50399 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	143.2 /90	51.1 /90	61.4 /90	10.2 /90
Y. Namli	2	53105 min	00 /90	10.9 /90	65.1 /90	00 /90	54.3 /90	21.7 /90
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PEC Zwolle — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for PEC Zwolle before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
S. Graves n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0 0/0
N. Viergever n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
T. Sommer n 8	89.5	1 5/2	0.8 5/1
O. Aertssen n 8	84.9	0.5 3/1	0 0/0
D. Mbayo n 8	70.8	1.3 6/2	1 6/0
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PEC Zwolle — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for PEC Zwolle before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
N. Viergever n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Graves n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Sommer n 8	89.5	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
O. Aertssen n 8	84.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
D. Mbayo n 8	70.8	0.2 1/0	0.3 2/0
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Excelsior

Excelsior Goalkeeper

Excelsior — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
S. van Gassel	11	90990 min	433.9 /90	131.2 /90	00 /90

Excelsior — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
S. van Gassel n 8	90	4.3 7/7

Excelsior Defensive

Excelsior — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Plug	11	90990 min	242.2 /90	171.5 /90	70.6 /90	433.9 /90	60.5 /90	20.2 /90
R. Meissen	11	90990 min	171.5 /90	262.4 /90	60.5 /90	433.9 /90	100.9 /90	10.1 /90
C. Widell	11	83916 min	80.8 /90	181.8 /90	101 /90	414 /90	80.8 /90	00 /90
S. Janssen	10	65649 min	131.8 /90	30.4 /90	00 /90	283.9 /90	71 /90	10.1 /90
Eric da Silva Moreira	8	64514 min	152.6 /90	122.1 /90	20.4 /90	305.3 /90	81.4 /90	00 /90
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Excelsior — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
R. Meissen n 8	90	1.3 7/2	0.3 2/0	—
J. Plug n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.4 3/0	—
S. van Gassel n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
Irakli Yegoian n 8	86.5	0.9 4/2	1.6 8/2	—
C. Widell n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0.6 3/2	—
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Excelsior — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Plug n 8	90	2.5 8/7
R. Meissen n 8	90	1.6 7/4
Irakli Yegoian n 8	86.5	1 4/2
C. Widell n 8	90	0.9 4/3
A. Sliti n 8	59	1 5/0
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Excelsior Attacking

Excelsior — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
A. Sliti	11	54591 min	40.6 /90	10.2 /90	152.3 /90	81.2 /90	71.1 /90	30.5 /90
David Garden	10	60604 min	20.3 /90	00 /90	81.2 /90	30.4 /90	30.4 /90	40.6 /90
Á. Þorsteinsson	8	61490 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	30.6 /90	61.1 /90
I. Silva Timas	6	44262 min	00 /90	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90	51.7 /90	00 /90
Mario Domínguez	5	39196 min	00 /90	00 /90	41.8 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90
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Excelsior — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. Meissen n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
J. Plug n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
S. van Gassel n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Irakli Yegoian n 8	86.5	1.6 5/3	0.8 4/1
C. Widell n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0 0/0
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Excelsior — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
S. van Gassel n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
R. Meissen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Plug n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Irakli Yegoian n 8	86.5	0.4 2/1	0.3 2/0
C. Widell n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind PEC Zwolle v Excelsior — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

PEC ZwolleLWDLW

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game

ExcelsiorLLLWL

Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 0.8 scored / 3.8 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

PEC Zwolle 3 · 1 draw · Excelsior 2 · 3.33 goals/game

2026-04-12 PEC Zwolle 2–2 Excelsior
2025-12-20 Excelsior 2–1 PEC Zwolle
2024-04-06 PEC Zwolle 2–1 Excelsior
2023-10-22 Excelsior 2–4 PEC Zwolle
2020-12-15 Excelsior 2–0 PEC Zwolle
2019-03-17 Excelsior 0–2 PEC Zwolle

League standing · 2026/27

PEC Zwolle#14 pos11 pts11 pl-11 GD

Excelsior#15 pos11 pts11 pl-12 GD

Goals per game

PEC Zwolle scored1.09

Excelsior scored1.45

PEC Zwolle conceded2.09

Excelsior conceded2.55

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What is the head-to-head record between PEC Zwolle and Excelsior?: In their last 6 meetings, PEC Zwolle won 3, Excelsior won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of PEC Zwolle and Excelsior?: Recent form — PEC Zwolle 2W 1D 2L; Excelsior 1W 0D 4L.

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