Zwolle vs PSV Eindhoven prediction
Can Zwolle put up a fight against the champions? - Photo by Imago
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Over 3.5 total goals

Eight of the last 10 meetings between Zwolle and PSV have gone over 3.5 total goals

Zwolle will welcome PSV Eindhoven in the upcoming round of the Eredivisie on Saturday, 18 January.

Will we see an easy win for the reigning champions or will Zwolle surprise us all? Read our Zwolle vs PSV Eindhoven prediction and preview to find more about this match.

Zwolle vs PSV Eindhoven prediction: Routine win for the guests

Key Stats

  • PSV Eindhoven have averaged 4.22 total goals per game in the league so far.
  • Luuk de Jong has scored four goals in his last three duels against Zwolle.
  • With nine goals in the Eredivisie so far, de Jong is PSV's top scorer this season.

Correct score prediction: Zwolle 0-4 PSV Eindhoven

PSV have scored at least four goals in seven of their last 10 duels against Zwolle and three times in that span the final score was 4-0 for PSV, so that sounds like a reasonable correct score prediction for their upcoming duel as well.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts given little chance

  • HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.80%
  • DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%
  • AWAY: 20/1 (21.00) – 4.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

It's clear from these Zwolle vs PSV Eindhoven odds that the guests are the expected winners and it's not even close, which is not a surprise to anyone.

After all, PSV are the reigning champions and league leaders, while Zwolle are closer to the relegation zone than middle of the standings.

Anyhow, if you want to check out more of our predictions, take a look at our top betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: PSV hold all the aces

PSV have won each of their last 18 meetings with PEC Zwolle, so it's safe to say that they're dominating this matchup. After all, PSV also have a significant advantage over Zwolle in their overall H2H record: 37-6-7.

Netherlands Eredivisie 26/10/24

PSV

PSV

6
PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 24/02/24

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

1
PSV

PSV

7

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/11/23

PSV

PSV

4
PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 15/05/22

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

1
PSV

PSV

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 16/10/21

PSV

PSV

3
PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

1

Zwolle preview: Struggling for wins this season

With 17 points from 18 matches in the league so far, Zwolle are currently 13th in the standings, but also only four points ahead of Sparta Rotterdam, who sit in the spot that leads to relegation playoffs. Zwolle are winless in their last four games in the league and that streak will likely extend since their next opponent are PSV Eindhoven, the defending champions.

Meanwhile, Tristan Gooijer, Younes Namli, Jasper Schendelaar, and Damian van der Haar are on Zwolle's injury list heading into this match.

Predicted lineup: Hauptmeijer (GK), Reijnders, Jensen, MacNulty, Lutonda, El Azzouzi, Van den Berg, Krastev, Monteiro, Mbayo & Vente

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25

D

Go Ahead Eagles

Go Ahead Eagles

1

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25

W

NAC

NAC

1

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25

L

Feyenoord

Feyenoord

4

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25

D

FC Twente

FC Twente

1

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25

D

Almere City FC

Almere City FC

2

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

2

PSV Eindhoven preview: Hoping for an easy win

The reigning champions have hit a bit of a “rough patch, with a loss to Heerenveen and a draw with AZ Alkmaar in their last three league matches, which they followed up with a difficult win over Excelsior in the Dutch Cup, in which they were taken to extra time. That being said, PSV are still top of the standings in the Eredivisie, four points ahead Ajax.

When it comes to team news, Rick Karsdorp, Isaac Babadi, Adamo Nagalo, Couhaib Driouech, and Sergino Dest are all out with injuries at this time.

Predicted lineup: Benitez (GK), Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Junior, Schouten, Saibari, Perisic, Tillman, Lang & De Jong

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25

W

Feyenoord

Feyenoord

2

PSV

PSV

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25

W

Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard

1

PSV

PSV

4

Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25

W

FC Twente

FC Twente

1

PSV

PSV

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25

W

Almere City FC

Almere City FC

0

PSV

PSV

5

Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25

W

FC Groningen

FC Groningen

1

PSV

PSV

3

Player to watch: Luuk de Jong

With nine goals and four assists in the league this season, the experienced forward is pushing PSV Eindhoven towards another title. Of course, de Jong's nine goals in the Eredivisie is the team's highest, so he's clearly the player to watch in this game.

Luuk de Jong
Can de Jong score his 10th league goal this season against Zwolle? – Photo by Imago

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