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The upcoming Eredivisie fixture at Stadion Woudestein sees Excelsior hosting PEC Zwolle on December 20, 2025. Historically, Zwolle hold a slight advantage, reinforced by recent victories and their strong defensive stats. Excelsior look to bounce back using their counter-attacking style, while Zwolle aim to dominate possession and press high. This tactical contrast could lead to a disciplined, low-scoring encounter, with Zwolle potentially edging out Excelsior.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Goals market suggest a high likelihood of under 2.5 goals, with over 1.5 goals also being a strong possibility.
Both teams have a relatively high chance of not scoring, but there is a moderate likelihood of both teams scoring in this fixture.
The most balanced Asian handicap appears to be PEC Zwolle -1.25 with odds of 1.30, indicating potential for them to win convincingly.
The prediction leans toward PEC Zwolle possibly leading at halftime and ultimately winning the match, with odds favoring a 1-0 or 2-1 scoreline.
On December 20, 2025, PEC Zwolle are favored to secure a win against Excelsior due to their recent form and better head-to-head record. Expect a low-scoring match with a strong defensive performance from Zwolle.
Recent head-to-head results show PEC Zwolle dominating with more wins than Excelsior, including their most recent encounter where Zwolle triumphed 2-1. Historically, Zwolle maintains an edge over Excelsior in this fixture.
Key injury concerns include J. Schendelaar (PEC Zwolle) out due to injury, which could affect their goalkeeping options. Excelsior’s squad is relatively intact, except for player fitness updates.
Excelsior are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing solid defensive shape and counter-attacking opportunities amid injuries, while PEC Zwolle will probably adopt a 4-3-3 system focusing on maintaining possession and pressing high to control the game.
PEC Zwolle arrives with a strong recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches and demonstrating resilience. Excelsior’s form is more inconsistent, with some recent losses and draws highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. This form disparity may influence the match outcome.
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The match between Excelsior and PEC Zwolle is expected to be tightly contested with a slight edge towards PEC Zwolle based on recent form and head-to-head performance.
Both teams have shown decent goal-scoring ability recently, but PEC Zwolle's stronger defensive record and recent head-to-head success suggest they might come out on top.
Expect a lower-scoring match with potential goals over 1.5 or 2.5, though the predicted outcome favors PEC Zwolle winning or drawing.
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