PEC Zwolle vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction: Goals Abound In The IJsselderby!

PEC Zwolle welcomes Go Ahead Eagles to the MAC³PARK Stadion in the 5th round of the Eredivisie.

PEC Zwolle are currently on a two-match winning streak in the league, and with a tag of slight favorites, they'll be hoping to extend their winning streak to three matches.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between PEC Zwolle vs. Go Ahead Eagles, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle endured a difficult start to the season, losing their opening two matches, a 2-1 defeat against Sparta Rotterdam at home and a 3-1 defeat against FC Twente on the road.

However, after that, they collected their first three points with a 1-0 win against FC Utrecht at home, which was undeniably a confidence booster as they went to secure another three-pointer against Almere City, a side that they got promoted to the top tier with this season, by recording a narrow 2-1 win.

With a two-match winning streak under their belt, there's no doubt that the Blauwvingers will want to build on this momentum to record their third consecutive victory, despite a brief international break that has not in any way deterred their momentum.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-3

Schendelaar; Van Polen, Kersten, Lam, Macnulty; Namli, Buurmeester, Van Den Berg, Reijnders; Thy, Vellios

Go Ahead Eagles

Go Ahead Eagles also endured a difficult start, but it was going to be a given as they had to lock horns with AZ Alkmaar on unfamiliar territory, thus resulting in a 5-1 thrashing, with Philippe Rommen's 66th-minute goal providing consolation amidst the defeat.

This was later followed by a 1-0 win against Ajax Amsterdam in a friendly match, an outcome that was deemed of no importance to them as their sights were set on getting back on track in the league. They did just about that in fashionable style, thrashing FC Volendam 4-1 at home and seeing off the threat of Heerenveen before the international break, recording a 3-2 triumph.

While they boast a two-match winning streak in the league, René Hake will likely view this clash as a perfect opportunity to see his side extend their winning streak to three matches as they take on an opposing outfit. They currently maintain a two-match winning streak, winning both matches at home and away by a 1-0 scoreline.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

De Lange; Deijl, Amofa, Kramer, Kuipers; Linthorst, Rommens, Breum, Willumsson, Sow; Edvardsen

Match Facts

• PEC Zwolle have won two of their last five home matches against the Go Ahead Eagles.
• Go Ahead Eagles have failed to keep a clean sheet in their three matches played in the Eredivisie.
• PEC Zwolle averages 1.9 goals per game when playing at home, and Go Ahead Eagles averages 1.8 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 28 meetings, PEC Zwolle have won 16 times, Go Ahead Eagles have won 8 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 43-29 in favor of PEC Zwolle.

Expert Betting Tips

PEC Zwolle, from their perspective, have made a perfect start to the season, and for a team that recently got promotion to the top tier, there's no disputing that. Their objective in this encounter is, plain and simple, to secure maximum points while extending their winning streak in the league to three matches.

Go Ahead Eagles may be confident of recording their third consecutive victory, but their history when playing away in this fixture has marked their victory in this one as a doubt. They have won only two of their last twenty away matches, recording 16 losses and 2 draws in the process. Such a poor showing will surely clash with their aspirations of walking away with three points in this encounter.

Given that the total has exceeded 3.5 goals in three of the Go Ahead Eagles' matches and in five of their last nine matches in this fixture, we anticipate the same trend to continue here.

• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.62
• Handicap 2 (0) for 2.12
• X for 3.40