This 22.08.2026, the Netherlands Eredivisie brings together Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle in a match anticipated for its intensity and competitive spirit. Heerenveen, though slightly favored, knows the challenge PEC Zwolle presents. Our detailed analysis includes tactical breakdowns, potential game-changers, and historical performance data. Read our prediction before placing your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PSV Eindhoven | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/3 | 4 |
| 7 | Heerenveen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/2 | 4 |
| 8 | Feyenoord | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/2 | 4 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/6 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/6 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle
Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 15.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Heerenveen | 28.11.2025 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 09.10.2025 | 4-1 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Heerenveen | 16.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 06.10.2024 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 19.07.2024 | 5-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 03.03.2024 | 2-0 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Heerenveen | 13.01.2024 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | PEC Zwolle | Heerenveen | 15.07.2022 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 24.03.2022 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Heerenveen | 16.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | Twente | 09.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | Volos NFC | 01.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | OH Leuven | 25.07.2026 | 4-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Club Brugge KV | Heerenveen | 17.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | De Graafschap | 03.07.2026 | 7-2 |
| Eredivisie | Utrecht | Heerenveen | 21.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | Ajax | 17.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eredivisie | NAC Breda | Heerenveen | 11.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eredivisie | FC Volendam | Heerenveen | 03.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Twente | PEC Zwolle | 16.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Ajax | 09.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hannover 96 | PEC Zwolle | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | PEC Zwolle | AEK Athens FC | 26.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | PEC Zwolle | Cercle Brugge | 18.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | PEC Zwolle | Al-Jazira | 11.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Feyenoord | 17.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | PEC Zwolle | 10.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Heracles | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eredivisie | PSV Eindhoven | PEC Zwolle | 23.04.2026 | 6-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Heerenveen VS PEC Zwolle
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle
The new Eredivisie season is barely one game old, and already the gap between Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle is crystal clear. Heerenveen sit seventh with a confident 1-0 win over Twente under their belt. PEC Zwolle? They're fourteenth, goalless, and already dealing with a red card suspension after their 2-0 opening-day loss to Ajax.
This is a fixture with real history. Look back through the head-to-head record and a pattern jumps out. When these two meet at the Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen tend to run riot. They hammered Zwolle 4-2 here just last February, won 2-0 the season before, and even thrashed them 5-2 in a pre-season friendly. Don't be fooled by the one occasion Zwolle nicked a result away from home — that was the exception, not the rule.
Here's what you need to watch for — Zwolle arrive seriously undermanned. Sven Floranus is suspended after picking up a red card on the opening day. Yuta Namli is out with a knee injury. That's midfield creativity and defensive cover stripped away before a ball is even kicked. Heerenveen, by contrast, look sharp and confident, with L. Oyen already on the scoresheet this season and J. Trenskow pulling strings in midfield.
The less obvious stat that really caught my eye? In their last three competitive meetings at this venue, Heerenveen have scored at least two goals every single time. The "Over 2.5 Goals" market looks genuinely attractive here, especially given Zwolle's shaky defence and Heerenveen's high-energy attacking intent this season.
The odds tell the story plainly. Heerenveen at 1.56 reflects the bookmakers' confidence in the home side. I personally think that's fair value given everything we know. But here's where I'd focus your attention — the Asian Handicap on Heerenveen giving a one-goal start could offer real edge if you believe, as I do, that this becomes comfortable for the hosts.
My bold prediction: Heerenveen win 3-1, with Oyen getting on the scoresheet again and Zwolle netting a consolation late on. Back Oyen as anytime scorer and expect this one to deliver goals at both ends.
Saturday afternoon Dutch football at its most compelling. Get your seat sorted early — this one should be a proper show.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Noppert | Netherlands | 32 | Goalkeeper | 203 | 94 |
| D. Vente | Netherlands | 27 | Attacker | 181 | 77 |
| S. Kersten | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 191 | 79 |
| R. Meerveld | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| V. Zagaritis | Greece | 25 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| D. Proper | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 168 | 63 |
| L. Oyen | Belgium | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 69 |
| M. Rivera | France | 24 | Midfielder | 171 | 61 |
| H. Petrov | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| J. Trenskow | Denmark | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 64 |
| D. Bladi | France | 22 | Defender | 164 | n/a |
| M. Linday | Sweden | 23 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| N. Hopland | Norway | 22 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| M. Willemsen | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| B. Klaverboer | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| N. Courtens | Belgium | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Machine | France | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Egbring | Netherlands | 19 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| T. Schreuder | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Scholten | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Viergever | Netherlands | 37 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| R. Thomas | New Zealand | 31 | Midfielder | 176 | 61 |
| D. Mbayo | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| S. Graves | Denmark | 27 | Defender | 191 | 81 |
| J. Schendelaar | Netherlands | 25 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 75 |
| S. Floranus | Curaçao | 28 | Defender | 181 | 74 |
| O. Velanas | Netherlands | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| K. Kostons | Netherlands | 26 | Attacker | 186 | 76 |
| T. Oosting | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| E. Sørensen | Denmark | 26 | Attacker | 189 | n/a |
| T. Velthuis | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 190 | 77 |
| T. Sommer | Denmark | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | n/a |
| O. Aertssen | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| D. Verduin | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 82 |
| I. Cissoko | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 67 kg |
| T. de Graaff | Netherlands | 21 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 74 |
| D. van der Haar | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| Dylan Ruward | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| G. Reiziger | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Gilles van der Wal | Netherlands | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle match odds
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