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Feyenoord will look to bounce back from a heavy European defeat as they travel to the Mac3Park Stadion to take on PEC Zwolle on Sunday.
Zwolle, meanwhile, are in need of a win to kickstart their season off the back of what has undoubtedly been a rough start to proceedings.
In addition to our PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips for more of our expert predictions.
PEC Zwolle vs. Feyenoord key stats
- Each of Feyenoord's last five matches has seen both teams score and at least three goals in total.
- They have scored the opening goal in six of their last eight matches.
- Six of PEC Zwolle's last eight matches have produced three or more goals.
- There have been fewer than five cards in nine of the hosts’ last 10 home matches.
PEC Zwolle vs. Feyenoord preview: Instant reprieve for De Stadionclub
PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord — Tale of the Tape
| PEC Zwolle | vs | Feyenoord |
|---|---|---|
| 13th | Position | 3rd |
| 6 | Points | 11 |
| 10 | Goals For | 13 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 17th | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
Feyenoord’s visit to Stadion de Goffert presented arguably their toughest test of the season so far, and a 3-1 victory provided the perfect springboard for Wednesday’s Champions League opener against Barcelona, which, however, ended in a 5-1 drubbing at Camp Nou.
That was Feyenoord’s first defeat in 19 matches, as Giovanni van Bronckhorst watched his former side run riot against his current charges, who simply had no answer to their Spanish hosts.
Such a heavy defeat could easily trigger a downturn in form, so Van Bronckhorst will be eager for his side to put their European setback behind them as they look to cut the gap to current league leaders AZ Alkmaar to two points.
If history is any guide, De Stadionclub should be confident against their next opponents, having won each of the last 14 meetings in all competitions and scoring in 17 consecutive matches in this fixture.
Sunday’s trip to Zwolle concludes a run of three consecutive away games for Feyenoord, after which they face key home fixtures in both domestic and continental competition against Utrecht, AZ and Como.
Zwolle’s meeting with Feyenoord marks their fourth fixture against a top-five side from last season in just six gameweeks, following earlier clashes with Ajax, Twente, and NEC Nijmegen. As such, their shaky start is perhaps understandable given the level of opposition faced.
Henry van der Vegt’s side showed great character to rescue a 2-2 draw against Sparta and will need similar resolve against another Rotterdam opponent to avoid a defeat which could see them slip into the bottom three this weekend.
Since going five league games unbeaten in front of their fans between March 1 and May 5, De Blauwvingers have lost the subsequent three by a combined score of 7-1, and regaining their solidity on home turf is non-negotiable if Zwolle are to enjoy a positive campaign.
After netting 11 goals last season – including one against Feyenoord – Koen Kostons has been a bright spark for his side with three goals so far this term, and carries the hosts’ best hopes of springing an upset on Sunday.
PEC Zwolle vs. Feyenoord form guide & betting tips
| PEC Zwolle | vs | Feyenoord |
|---|---|---|
LLWLD |
Form | WDWDW |
| 4 | Points | 11 |
| 13th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 6 | Goals For | 13 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 7 |
LLWLD |
Form (All Comps) | DWDWL |
Whispers predicts: PEC Zwolle 1-2 Feyenoord
Feyenoord were brought back down to earth in midweek, but we are backing them to respond with an away win this weekend at 11/25 (1.44).
Sunday’s opponents have managed just one clean sheet between them, so BTTS – Yes at 1/2 (1.50) looks a strong option.
The visitors have led at half-time in seven of their last eight meetings with Zwolle. A repeat at 5/6 (1.83) is an appealing selection.
> Feyenoord to win at 11/25 (1.44) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1/2 (1.50) | Likelihood: Probable
> Feyenoord to win 1st half at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable