Team analysis: PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle have had a shaky start to the season but are showing signs of improvement as we approach the halfway point of the season. They started with only eight points from the first ten games, but in the last five meetings they won 8 points. A large portion of these points came from home games, with Zwolle winning both home matches against Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam, and drawing against Go Ahead Eagles and Groningen. Their only lost game was against the strong Ajax.
Their home form has been their strong point this season, as they secured 12 of their 16 points at the MAC³PARK Stadium. They have also scored most of their goals at home, 11 out of 15. In their last four home matches, they have scored nine goals, showing a stronger attacking game in front of their fans. They have also been defensively solid at home, with the last time they failed to score at home coming back in February when they lost 1-0 to Almere City.
The Blauwvingers had a good record against Willem II, winning the last meeting 2-0 in 2022 and extending their unbeaten streak to three games against them (W2 D1 L0). Anouar El Azzouzi has been a key player for Zwolle this season and his contributions will be key in their bid to continue their positive run of results.
Team analysis: Willem II
Willem II had a good start to the Eredivisie season, picking up eight points from their first five games, but their form subsequently dipped. They struggled to maintain consistency, picking up just eight points from their next ten matches. They are now on a two match losing streak, losing to Groningen and Heerenveen 2-0 and 2-1 respectively.
Despite recent setbacks, Willem II have a solid defensive record in the league, conceding just 18 goals – the third best defensive record in the division, just behind Utrecht. Their problems are mostly in attack, where they have struggled to score goals, scoring just 14 goals in 15 games. Away from home, they have taken exactly half of their points, but have recently failed to score in their last two away games, indicating a declining attacking performance in the side.
Peter Maes will look to regain defensive solidity and improve his attacking play to challenge Zwolle effectively. However, they are dealing with multiple injuries, including Amar Fatah and Valentino Vermeulen, who are major questions for the trip to Zwolle.
Betting Suggestion: 1X & 0-2
Home team Zwolle play better at home, where they have won 12 of 16 points this season and scored most of their goals. Willem II have problems with their attack away from home and injuries, which could make it even more difficult for them to score goals in this away game. We expect a solid Zwolle defense and less than three goals in the match.
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