Groningen 3-0 PEC Zwolle: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Groningen have home advantage and a more productive attack, but they need to turn their recent draws into a complete performance. Zwolle travel under pressure after a damaging recent defeat and without important creative personnel, which makes an aggressive Groningen start especially significant. Willumsson’s movement in the box and Zwolle’s ability to withstand wide pressure are central to the match. Recent meetings have been stubbornly even, so Groningen cannot assume territorial control will automatically become a win.

Head-to-head analysis

Zwolle are unbeaten in this fixture since 2021, and the most recent league meetings were draws. That record matters because it reflects a recurring ability by Zwolle to make Groningen’s territorial edge feel uncomfortable rather than decisive.

Injuries and absences

Groningen’s absences reduce defensive rotation and place extra importance on clean rest-defence behind their attacks. Zwolle are hit harder creatively: Namli’s expected absence removes a major link player, while Krastev’s Achilles injury further narrows their attacking alternatives.

Form (last 5)

Groningen vs PEC Zwolle stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-13PEC Zwolle 1-1 Groningen
• 2025-11-23Groningen 2-2 PEC Zwolle
• 2025-05-18PEC Zwolle 2-0 Groningen
• 2024-12-08Groningen 0-0 PEC Zwolle
• 2023-08-05PEC Zwolle 0-0 Groningen
• 2022-02-20PEC Zwolle 1-1 Groningen

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