Heerenveen
- With SC Heerenveen 12th in the Eredivisie on 25 points from 21 games and PEC Zwolle just one place ahead on 26 points from 22, this Sunday’s matchup has immediate relevance to mid-table affairs in 2025-2026.
- Heerenveen are the in-form team heading into Sunday’s game.
- Robin Veldman’s Frisians have taken only 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5 games in all competitions, so aren’t in particularly good form, but Zwolle’s recent results have been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5.
- Heerenveen are on a two-game losing streak after their 5-0 defeat at FC Twente three days ago.
- Heerenveen have won only 3, drawn 5 and lost 3 at home in Eredivisie play, while conceding an average of 1.73 goals per game.
PEC Zwolle
- Zwolle have picked up only 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 away games.
- They like to dominate territory, play with a high line and press with numbers, which can leave them open to being hurt on the counter-attack.
- Zwolle’s recent results have been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5.
Head-to-Head
Heerenveen’s recent form is poor, Zwolle’s away record is poor with 30 goals conceded in 11 trips , and the two teams have each won 1 and drawn 2 of their 4 most recent meetings in all competitions.
Key Players
- With 7 goals in the Eredivisie this term, Trenskow has netted 3 of their last 5 goals and remains their biggest threat.
- Koen Kostons has been Zwolle’s danger man this term with 10 goals in 22 Eredivisie games, while Shola Shoretire has added pace to the front line, scoring 4 of their last 10 goals.
Betting Insights
- Heerenveen are as short as 1.39 to win this game, making Zwolle outsiders at 6.5, despite the fact that the visitors have picked up only 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 away outings.
- Heerenveen to win and over 2.5 goals is our top bet here, while Heerenveen Double Chance & Over 2.5 goals also appeals.
Prediction
- Heerenveen’s sudden transitions should cause problems for Zwolle’s high line and could lead to an open, end-to-end clash with chances at both ends.
- But Zwolle’s aggressive press should also suit Heerenveen’s game as they can play through the middle when the ball is won back.
- Heerenveen to win and over 2.5 goals is our preferred outcome for Sunday.
