Groningen-PEC Zwolle Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Groningen

• Erwin van de Looi is without up to five players: Nick Bakker, Hilal Ben Moussa, Nick van der Velden, Henk Bos and Género Zeefuik.
• Richairo Zivkovic, who has started the last two games and impressed in both, is expected to lead the line again this weekend.

PEC Zwolle

• PEC will travel to Groningen without Bram van Polen, Ronnie Reniers, Jesper Drost and Mateusz Klich.
• Fred Benson however is once again available after serving a one-match ban.

Match Facts

• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Groningen’s last 8 games in Eredivisie.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of PEC Zwolle’s last 6 games in Eredivisie.
• Groningen are undefeated in their last 7 matches against PEC Zwolle in all competitions.
• Groningen have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in Eredivisie.
• Groningen are undefeated in their last 6 home matches in Eredivisie.

Prediction

• Three spots separate both teams, but the closeness of the Eredivisie this season means it’s only two points and a win for either side will only strengthen their position.
• PEC, the surprise package of the season, have struggled on their travels lately: no win in their last four games, including two defeats.
• They meet a FC Groningen side unbeaten in their last six games at home dropping only four points, against Ajax and Roda JC.

Groningen 2 – 1 PEC Zwolle