PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen

PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen Pre-Match Data

PEC Zwolle enter this Eredivisie fixture ranked 15 with 37 points from 34 matches, while NEC Nijmegen sit 3 with 59 points. NEC Nijmegen hold the stronger league-position indicator before kickoff, and NEC Nijmegen carry the points advantage in the current table. The goal profile also creates a different statistical picture for this match. PEC Zwolle have scored 44 and conceded 71, giving them a goal difference of -27. NEC Nijmegen have scored 77 and conceded 53, with a goal difference of 24. On that measure, NEC Nijmegen show the cleaner current-season balance. Recent form adds another useful layer: PEC Zwolle's form string is LLWLD, while NEC Nijmegen's latest sequence is WLDDD. This helps separate league-table strength from short-term momentum. PuntVault's pre-match model projects expected goals of 0.78 for PEC Zwolle and 2.36 for NEC Nijmegen, producing a combined goal expectation of 3.14. The model also rates over 2.5 goals at 62.12% and both teams.