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BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
PEC Zwolle host NEC Nijmegen at the MAC³PARK Stadion in round four of the Eredivisie campaign. Both sides enter the encounter level on three points, though NEC Nijmegen hold a game in hand and sit higher in the table at 11th place compared to Zwolle in 14th.
Zwolle bounced back from consecutive defeats against Ajax and Twente by claiming an impressive 2-0 away victory over Heerenveen in their previous outing. However, Johnny Jansen's side remain without a home league goal this season following their opening 2-0 defeat to Ajax, and will have to cope without injured duo J. Burger and Y. Namli.
NEC Nijmegen arrive with defensive injuries of their own, missing P. Sandler, P. Schuurs, A. Kaplan, and S. Ouaissa, alongside the inactive E. Mor. Nevertheless, Rogier Meijer's men have demonstrated sharp attacking form in the Eredivisie, having dismantled Willem II 4-1 in their only away league match to date. Coupled with a dominant recent head-to-head record where NEC have taken six victories and three draws across the last ten meetings, the visitors hold a solid foundation heading into this fixture.
Combined scoring rate: 3 goals per game (PEC Zwolle at home plus NEC Nijmegen away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | GO Ahead Eagles | 9 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Excelsior | 9 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 9 | -10 | 11 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 9 | -1 | 10 |
| 13 | Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | -6 | 9 |
| 14 | Cambuur | 9 | -8 | 9 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | -12 | 7 |
| 16 | TelstarEredivisie (Relegation) | 9 | -8 | 6 |
| 17 | ADO Den HaagRelegation - Eerste Divisie | 9 | -9 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem IIRelegation - Eerste Divisie | 9 | -17 | 2 |
NEC Nijmegen have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.2 goals a game, both teams scored in 70% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Both teams to score has landed in 60% of the last ten meetings between these sides, averaging 3.0 total goals per match. NEC have scored five goals across their opening two league fixtures but have conceded in every domestic and European outing this season, while Zwolle scored twice in their last match at Heerenveen with D. Mbayo providing two assists.
NEC Nijmegen have demonstrated significant dominance in this head-to-head matchup, remaining unbeaten across their last nine competitive meetings against PEC Zwolle with six victories in that span. While NEC carry several defensive injuries, their explosive 4-1 away win at Willem II highlights their counter-attacking potency against mid-table opposition, making the away-or-draw double chance a well-supported selection.
Published August 28, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
