PEC Zwolle v Groningen result
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PEC Zwolle 2–0 Groningen — PEC Zwolle won this Eredivisie match.
The result
PEC Zwolle beat Groningen 2–0 at MAC³PARK Stadion in the Eredivisie on Sunday 18 May. It is PEC Zwolle’s first win over Groningen since 16 May 2021, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
PEC Zwolle led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — PEC Zwolle: Y. Namli (44’, assisted by F. Krastev) and Dylan Mbayo (68’, assisted by Jasper Schendelaar).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: PEC Zwolle 1.53, Groningen 0.60, from 12 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — PEC Zwolle: Anouar El Azzouzi (64’) and Ryan Thomas (73’); Groningen: S. Resink (73’).
What it changes
PEC Zwolle have scored 43 goals, the 12th-most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). PEC Zwolle have conceded 51 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Groningen have scored 40 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Groningen have conceded 53 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.
PEC Zwolle are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Groningen are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, F. Krastev (PEC Zwolle) 8.8, Jasper Schendelaar (PEC Zwolle) 7.2 and Dylan Mbayo (PEC Zwolle) 7.1 led the match.
Head-to-head
PEC Zwolle are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Groningen.
Next up
PEC Zwolle next travel to Telstar on 21 November 2026.
Groningen next travel to AZ Alkmaar on 8 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for PEC Zwolle: Telstar v PEC Zwolle, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Groningen: AZ Alkmaar v Groningen, Sunday 8 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: PEC Zwolle 2–0 Groningen · Eredivisie
- Venue: MAC³PARK Stadion · Zwolle
- Referee: B. Nijhuis
- Head-to-head (last 6): PEC Zwolle 2 · draws 3 · Groningen 1 · 1.17 goals/game
- Recent form: PEC Zwolle 1W 3D 1L · Groningen 2W 1D 2L
PEC Zwolle 2–0 Groningen (Eredivisie): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 May 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | PEC Zwolle for / against | Line | Groningen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.71 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.43 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.57 for · 14 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.57 for · 12.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.14 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.43 for · 8.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.57 for · 10.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.29 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: B. Nijhuis.
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Schendelaar | 27 | 902430 min | 923.4 /90 | 431.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| M. Hauptmeijer | 4 | 90360 min | 102.5 /90 | 61.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Schendelaar n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| M. Hauptmeijer n 6 | 90 | 3 |
PEC Zwolle Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. MacNulty | 31 | 902790 min | 311 /90 | 351.1 /90 | 250.8 /90 | 1083.5 /90 | 290.9 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| S. Graves | 24 | 872078 min | 160.7 /90 | 160.7 /90 | 261.1 /90 | 944.1 /90 | 231 /90 | 10 /90 |
| D. van der Haar | 22 | 771697 min | 361.9 /90 | 170.9 /90 | 50.3 /90 | 502.7 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| S. Floranus | 20 | 801606 min | 341.9 /90 | 241.3 /90 | 60.3 /90 | 764.3 /90 | 120.7 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| O. Aertssen | 15 | 711070 min | 292.4 /90 | 131.1 /90 | 80.7 /90 | 645.4 /90 | 100.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. MacNulty n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.5 | — |
| A. El Azzouzi n 8 | 85.6 | 1.3 | 1.4 | — |
| D. Vente n 8 | 84.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | — |
| D. Mbayo n 8 | 61.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | — |
| J. Schendelaar n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. MacNulty n 8 | 90 | 0.9 |
| A. El Azzouzi n 8 | 85.6 | 2.5 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 84.4 | 0.4 |
| D. Mbayo n 8 | 61.4 | 1.1 |
| D. van den Berg n 8 | 61.1 | 1.3 |
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PEC Zwolle Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Vente | 29 | 842433 min | 130.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 331.2 /90 | 210.8 /90 | 200.7 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| K. de Rooij | 7 | 25177 min | 10.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 10.5 /90 | 10.5 /90 | 21 /90 | 10.5 /90 |
| T. Buitink | 4 | 43171 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 21.1 /90 | 21.1 /90 | 10.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. El Azzouzi | 30 | 872615 min | 10 /90 | 00 /90 | 220.8 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 220.8 /90 | 190.7 /90 |
| D. Mbayo | 29 | 641868 min | 30.1 /90 | 70.3 /90 | 201 /90 | 110.5 /90 | 211 /90 | 432.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. MacNulty n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| A. El Azzouzi n 8 | 85.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 84.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| D. Mbayo n 8 | 61.4 | 2 | 0.7 |
| J. Schendelaar n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. MacNulty n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. El Azzouzi n 8 | 85.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| D. Vente n 8 | 84.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| D. Mbayo n 8 | 61.4 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Schendelaar n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Groningen
Groningen Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen | 30 | 902704 min | 852.8 /90 | 491.6 /90 | 10 /90 |
| H. Jurjus | 1 | 9090 min | 22 /90 | 11 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
Groningen Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rente | 27 | 872346 min | 461.8 /90 | 491.9 /90 | 150.6 /90 | 1616.2 /90 | 160.6 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| L. Bacuna | 27 | 802167 min | 311.3 /90 | 220.9 /90 | 70.3 /90 | 743.1 /90 | 190.8 /90 | 80.3 /90 |
| M. Peersman | 23 | 731684 min | 311.7 /90 | 211.1 /90 | 130.7 /90 | 1126 /90 | 140.7 /90 | 70.4 /90 |
| T. Blokzijl | 22 | 891952 min | 301.4 /90 | 321.5 /90 | 160.7 /90 | 673.1 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Wouter Prins | 22 | 691508 min | 643.8 /90 | 191.1 /90 | 70.4 /90 | 1006 /90 | 241.4 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| L. Valente n 8 | 85 | 0.8 | 1.2 | — |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 84.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | — |
| M. Rente n 8 | 82.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | — |
| L. Bacuna n 8 | 65.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Valente n 8 | 85 | 0.5 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 |
| M. Rente n 8 | 82.6 | 2.3 |
| L. Bacuna n 8 | 65.5 | 1.2 |
| J. Schreuders n 8 | 66.6 | 2.2 |
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Groningen Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. van Bergen | 30 | 752242 min | 50.2 /90 | 10 /90 | 230.9 /90 | 120.5 /90 | 261 /90 | 291.2 /90 |
| B. Willumsson | 21 | 41868 min | 40.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 171.8 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 121.2 /90 | 40.4 /90 |
| R. Postema | 20 | 531064 min | 20.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 131.1 /90 | 80.7 /90 | 40.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Rui Mendes | 9 | 52472 min | 10.2 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 30.6 /90 | 30.6 /90 | 51 /90 | 30.6 /90 |
| Noam Fritz Emeran | 1 | 4545 min | 12 /90 | 00 /90 | 12 /90 | 12 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| L. Valente n 8 | 85 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 84.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| M. Rente n 8 | 82.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| L. Bacuna n 8 | 65.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Valente n 8 | 85 | 0 | 0.4 |
| T. van Bergen n 8 | 84.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| M. Rente n 8 | 82.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| L. Bacuna n 8 | 65.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| PEC Zwolle | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 60% | Possession | 40% |
| 1.53 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.60 |
| 12 | Shots | 12 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 4 | Corners | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 14 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 545 | Passes | 365 |
| 85% | Pass accuracy | 75% |
PEC Zwolle Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Schendelaar | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| E. Reijnders | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Graves | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. MacNulty | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| A. El Azzouzi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| O. Velanas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Floranus | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| F. Krastev | 89 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Y. Namli | 82 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| R. Thomas | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 6.6 |
| D. Mbayo | 82 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| D. van den Berg sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jamiro Monteiro sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| K. de Rooij sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. van der Haar sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| S. Lagsir sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Groningen Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Jurjus | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| H. Ekdal | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 |
| T. Blokzijl | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Resink | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Y | 6.2 |
| R. Postema | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Schreuders | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. van Bergen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Rente | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Bacuna | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Wouter Prins | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Kwakman | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Peersman sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Willumsson sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| T. de Jonge sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Noam Fritz Emeran sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind PEC Zwolle v Groningen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-12-08 Groningen 0–0 PEC Zwolle
- 2022-02-20 PEC Zwolle 1–1 Groningen
- 2021-12-03 Groningen 1–1 PEC Zwolle
- 2021-05-16 PEC Zwolle 1–0 Groningen
- 2021-02-13 Groningen 1–0 PEC Zwolle
- 2020-02-01 PEC Zwolle 1–0 Groningen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between PEC Zwolle and Groningen?
- In their last 6 meetings, PEC Zwolle won 2, Groningen won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of PEC Zwolle and Groningen?
- Recent form — PEC Zwolle 1W 3D 1L; Groningen 2W 1D 2L.
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