Zwolle vs Heracles Almelo predictions, May 03, 2026

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In a crucial matchup in the Dutch Eredivisie, PEC Zwolle hosts Heracles Almelo on May 3, 2026. The home side has struggled recently, managing just one win in their last five matches, reflecting difficulties in converting possession into goals. However, PEC Zwolle will look to leverage their home advantage to boost their morale and performance.

Heracles Almelo enters this contest on a troubling run, having lost all five of their most recent fixtures. This poor form has highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities, as they have struggled to maintain structure under pressure. Despite this, every team can bounce back, and Heracles will aim to restore some confidence against Zwolle.

According to bookmakers, PEC Zwolle is favored with odds of 1.49 for a home victory, while Heracles’ away win odds stand at 5.27. Analytical models predict a 49.3% probability of a home win, 14.6% for a draw, and 23% for an away win.

Ultimately, both teams are in need of points, and while PEC Zwolle may appear slightly stronger on paper, the unpredictable nature of football means that no outcome can be taken for granted. This match promises to be a critical contest for both sides as they aim to improve their standings.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-27T04:52:03+00:00.

Zwolle 63.5%

Draw 19.7%

Heracles 16.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.51	5.04	5.6
	1.47	4.7	6.4
	1.5	4.94	5.76	Watch and Bet
	1.44	4.5	5
	1.49	5.03	5.27

Latest Results

23.04.26 PSV Eindhoven – PEC Zwolle – 6:1 12.04.26 PEC Zwolle – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:2 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

26.04.26 Heracles Almelo – FC Volendam – 0:2 11.04.26 Heracles Almelo – Ajax Amsterdam – 0:3 05.04.26 SC Heerenveen – Heracles Almelo – 4:1 20.03.26 Heracles Almelo – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:1 15.03.26 AZ Alkmaar – Heracles Almelo – 4:0

Facts

A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 13 and 18 in the zone Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie).

Heracles is Relegated to Eerste Divisie

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Zwolle won 2.

In recent matches, Zwolle has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Heracles is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

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

In this match, Zwolle is seen as the favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Zwolle won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 30:36. (average 1.5:1.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Zwolle won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 16:9. (average 1.8:1).

Latest Head To Head

02.11.25 Heracles Almelo – PEC Zwolle – 8:2 02.03.25 Heracles Almelo – PEC Zwolle – 4:2 01.09.24 PEC Zwolle – Heracles Almelo – 3:0 28.04.24 PEC Zwolle – Heracles Almelo – 3:1 01.10.23 Heracles Almelo – PEC Zwolle – 2:1

Standings

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		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	PSV ✔	31	25	2	4	90:41	49	77
2	Feyenoord	31	17	7	7	65:42	23	58
3	Nijmegen	31	15	10	6	73:49	24	55
4	Ajax	31	14	12	5	59:37	22	54
5	Twente	31	14	12	5	52:33	19	54
6	AZ Alkmaar	31	14	7	10	52:45	7	49
7	Heerenveen	31	13	8	10	55:51	4	47
8	Utrecht	31	12	8	11	49:41	8	44
9	Groningen	31	12	6	13	43:40	3	42
10	Sparta Rotterdam	31	12	6	13	36:53	-17	42
11	G.A. Eagles	31	8	13	10	50:45	5	37
12	Sittard	31	10	6	15	45:57	-12	36
13	Zwolle	31	8	10	13	41:66	-25	34
14	Excelsior	31	8	7	16	36:51	-15	31
15	FC Volendam	31	8	7	16	33:50	-17	31
16	Telstar	31	7	9	15	43:53	-10	30
17	NAC Breda	31	5	10	16	30:53	-23	25
18	Heracles ✔	31	5	4	22	34:79	-45	19

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