NEC vs PEC Zwolle: match statistics
NEC appears as the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 4th place with an impressive home record - 63% wins and only 13% losses. The hosts are in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their last 5 matches and scoring an average of 2.88 goals per home game. PEC Zwolle has very poor results on the road - only 10% wins and a staggering 50% losses, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per match. The difference in offensive quality is huge: the hosts' xG (1.76) is nearly double that of the visitors (0.95), and the goal difference also favors NEC (+11 at home vs -13 PEC away). Possession statistics (53% vs 45%) and average shots (15.25 vs 8.2) further confirm the advantage of the hosts, who should comfortably win in front of their home crowd.
NEC vs PEC Zwolle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
NEC played against PEC Zwolle in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
NEC has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. PEC Zwolle has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
NEC scores 2.61 goals per game and allows 1.78. PEC Zwolle scores 1.32 and allows 2.11. Games in this league average 3.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of NEC's games and 63% of PEC Zwolle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 83% and 63%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NEC has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 0.97 per game. NEC takes 15.6 shots per game, while PEC Zwolle takes 8.4.
First-half and second-half trends
NEC leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.72 goals per game after halftime. PEC Zwolle leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
NEC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For PEC Zwolle, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.27 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
NEC appears as the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 4th place with an impressive home record - 63% wins and only 13% losses. The hosts are in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their last 5 matches and scoring an average of 2.88 goals per home game. PEC Zwolle has very poor results on the road - only 10% wins and a staggering 50% losses, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per match. The difference in offensive quality is huge: the hosts' xG (1.76) is nearly double that of the visitors (0.95), and the goal difference also favors NEC (+11 at home vs -13 PEC away). Possession statistics (53% vs 45%) and average shots (15.25 vs 8.2) further confirm the advantage of the hosts, who should comfortably win in front of their home crowd.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| NEC | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.45 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
NEC is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - NEC · 1.4 pts / game - PEC Zwolle
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
NEC is 98% better for: goals scored per game.
2.61 goals / game - NEC · 1.32 goals / game - PEC Zwolle
NEC is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.78 goals / game - NEC · 2.11 goals / game - PEC Zwolle
NEC scores in 94% of games (17 of 18 meczów), while PEC Zwolle keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
PEC Zwolle scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while NEC keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - NEC
Over / Under - PEC Zwolle
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
NEC is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - NEC · 1.21 pts / game - PEC Zwolle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
NEC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
PEC Zwolle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
NEC
PEC Zwolle
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| NEC | Liga | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.39 | 3.27 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 63% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 83% | 62% | • 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 19% | ▲ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 84% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 85% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from NEC's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against PEC Zwolle. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of NEC vs PEC Zwolle?
The Eredivisie match finished NEC 2:1 PEC Zwolle. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before NEC vs PEC Zwolle?
NEC score 2.61 goals per game on average and PEC Zwolle 1.32. The Eredivisie average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 78% of NEC's matches and 63% of PEC Zwolle's.
What form are NEC and PEC Zwolle in?
Over the last 5 games NEC have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and PEC Zwolle 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for NEC vs PEC Zwolle?
The statistical background for NEC vs PEC Zwolle — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.