Zwolle vs Excelsior predictions, Apr 12, 2026

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As PEC Zwolle prepares to host Excelsior Rotterdam on April 12, 2026, both teams come into the match seeking to regain their competitive edge in the Dutch Eredivisie. PEC Zwolle, having secured just one victory in their last five outings, is looking to capitalize on home advantage. However, they have struggled to find consistency, which may affect their confidence heading into this fixture.

Excelsior, meanwhile, is experiencing a challenging stretch, with no wins in their past five matches. Their recent form could weigh heavily on their performance in Zwolle, especially as they contend with the pressure of needing to secure points to move away from the relegation zone.

The bookmakers favor Zwolle slightly at odds of 2.06, while Excelsior sits at 3.28. The probability model indicates a 45.6% chance of a Zwolle win, contrasting with a 28.1% likelihood for an Excelsior victory. A draw is rated at 26.2%, suggesting a competitive match is anticipated.

With both teams keen to turn their fortunes around, expect a closely fought contest. However, given recent performances, predicting a clear winner remains challenging.

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Zwolle 44.6%

Draw 25.1%

Excelsior 30.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.15	3.8	3.1
	2.14	3.95	3.05
	2.18	3.7	3.05
	2.16	3.85	3.13	Watch and Bet
	2.1	3.5	3
	2.1	3.93	3.04

Latest Results

05.04.26 Go Ahead Eagles – PEC Zwolle – 5:0 21.03.26 PEC Zwolle – NAC Breda – 2:1 13.03.26 PEC Zwolle – FC Groningen – 1:1 08.03.26 Sparta Rotterdam – PEC Zwolle – 1:1 01.03.26 PEC Zwolle – Ajax Amsterdam – 0:0

04.04.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 0:2 20.03.26 Heracles Almelo – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:1 15.03.26 Feyenoord – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1 07.03.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – SC Heerenveen – 1:2 01.03.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – Go Ahead Eagles – 0:1

Facts

This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 13 and 16 in the zone Eredivisie (Relegation)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Zwolle won 3.

Zwolle has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Excelsior is on a losing streak (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Zwolle may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Zwolle could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Zwolle won 10 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 37:14. (average 2.3:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Zwolle won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 15:4. (average 2.1:0.6).

Latest Head To Head

20.12.25 Excelsior Rotterdam – PEC Zwolle – 2:1 06.04.24 PEC Zwolle – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1 22.10.23 Excelsior Rotterdam – PEC Zwolle – 2:4 15.12.20 Excelsior Rotterdam – PEC Zwolle – 2:0 17.03.19 Excelsior Rotterdam – PEC Zwolle – 0:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	PSV	29	23	2	4	82:40	42	71
2	Feyenoord	29	16	6	7	61:40	21	54
3	Nijmegen	29	15	8	6	71:47	24	53
4	Twente	29	13	11	5	49:31	18	50
5	Ajax	29	12	12	5	54:37	17	48
6	AZ Alkmaar	29	13	6	10	49:45	4	45
7	Heerenveen	29	12	8	9	53:47	6	44
8	Sparta Rotterdam	29	12	6	11	35:47	-12	42
9	Utrecht	29	11	8	10	45:35	10	41
10	Groningen	29	12	5	12	42:37	5	41
11	G.A. Eagles	29	8	11	10	50:45	5	35
12	Sittard	29	10	5	14	43:54	-11	35
13	Zwolle	29	8	9	12	38:58	-20	33
14	FC Volendam	29	7	7	15	30:48	-18	28
15	Telstar	29	6	9	14	38:48	-10	27
16	Excelsior	29	7	6	16	29:49	-20	27
17	NAC Breda	29	5	9	15	29:50	-21	24
18	Heracles	29	5	4	20	34:74	-40	19

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