Watch the Netherlands Eredivisie on 03.05.2026 when PEC Zwolle takes on Heracles. Expect a thrilling match as PEC Zwolle looks to solidify their lead with their robust gameplay and strategic prowess. Dive into our match analysis for a detailed review of what to expect and strategic betting tips.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fortuna Sittard | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 45/57 | 36 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 41/66 | 34 |
| 14 | Excelsior | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 36/51 | 31 |
| 16 | Telstar | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 43/53 | 30 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 30/53 | 25 |
| 18 | Heracles | 31 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 34/79 | 19 |
Key Player Statistics: PEC Zwolle vs Heracles
PEC Zwolle vs Heracles Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Heracles | PEC Zwolle | 02.11.2025 | 8-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | PEC Zwolle | 02.03.2025 | 4-2 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Heracles | 01.09.2024 | 3-0 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Heracles | 28.04.2024 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | PEC Zwolle | 01.10.2023 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Heracles | PEC Zwolle | 15.01.2023 | 0-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | PEC Zwolle | Heracles | 14.10.2022 | 3-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | PEC Zwolle | 26.02.2022 | 2-0 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Heracles | 23.10.2021 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heracles | PEC Zwolle | 07.08.2021 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | PSV Eindhoven | PEC Zwolle | 23.04.2026 | 6-1 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Excelsior | 12.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | GO Ahead Eagles | PEC Zwolle | 05.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | NAC Breda | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Groningen | 13.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Sparta Rotterdam | PEC Zwolle | 08.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Ajax | 01.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eredivisie | Utrecht | PEC Zwolle | 22.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 15.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | FC Volendam | 07.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Heracles | FC Volendam | 26.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | Ajax | 11.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | Heracles | 05.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | Excelsior | 20.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Heracles | 15.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | Utrecht | 06.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | PSV Eindhoven | 28.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eredivisie | GO Ahead Eagles | Heracles | 22.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eredivisie | Heracles | NAC Breda | 14.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Heracles | 07.02.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: PEC Zwolle VS Heracles
Last 20 Matches Statistics: PEC Zwolle vs Heracles
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: PEC Zwolle vs Heracles
PEC Zwolle host rock-bottom Heracles this weekend, and on paper this looks like a straightforward three points for the home side. But football rarely follows the script, so let's dig into what's really going on here.
Zwolle sit 13th with 34 points from 31 games. Survival is the mission, and home form matters enormously right now. Heracles, meanwhile, are in genuine freefall. Eighteenth place, just 19 points, and a goal difference of minus 45. That number alone tells a brutal story.
Here's what you need to watch for — Heracles have shipped 79 goals this season. That's not a defensive wobble. That's a team that simply cannot keep the ball out of their net. They've conceded four or more goals in multiple recent outings, including a 4-1 hammering at Heerenveen and a 4-0 thrashing away at both GO Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar. The rot runs deep.
Don't be fooled by the head-to-head history either. Yes, Heracles smashed Zwolle 8-2 and 4-2 on their own patch earlier this season. But Zwolle at home against Heracles is a completely different story. In September 2024, Zwolle won 3-0 at this very ground. The previous home meeting ended 3-1. Zwolle love playing Heracles in front of their own fans.
The surprising stat that bettors should note? Heracles have now failed to score in four of their last seven Eredivisie away games. Their attacking output on the road is almost non-existent, and their injury list is enormous — with multiple players carrying fitness doubts across every position. Zwolle also have injury concerns, but nothing close to the scale of the Heracles crisis.
Tactically, this comes down to one player. Kostons leads Zwolle with 11 goals and 6 assists from 31 games. He is the heartbeat of everything Zwolle do going forward. If he stays sharp, Heracles simply don't have the defensive tools to contain him.
I'll be bold here. Zwolle win, Kostons scores, and the total goals go over 2.5. The 1.50 odds on Zwolle reflect the reality of this matchup. For value, look at the Asian handicap market — Zwolle -1 could be the play given Heracles' catastrophic away record and defensive collapse this season.
My prediction: Zwolle 3-0 Heracles. Comfortable, clinical, and another nail in Heracles' Eredivisie coffin. Get to the MAC³PARK Stadion early — this one could get very entertaining, very fast.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Mbayo | Belgium | 24 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| J. Schendelaar | Netherlands | 25 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 75 |
| S. Floranus | Curaçao | 27 | Defender | 181 | 74 |
| T. Buitink | Netherlands | 25 | Attacker | 174 | 71 |
| O. Velanas | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| K. de Rooij | Netherlands | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| K. Kostons | Netherlands | 26 | Attacker | 186 | 76 |
| T. Oosting | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| Jamiro Monteiro | Cape Verde | 32 | Midfielder | 172 | 63 |
| S. Shoretire | England | 22 | Midfielder | 170 | 70 |
| O. Aertssen | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| A. MacNulty | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Defender | 187 | 86 |
| S. Lagsir | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 180 | 73 |
| D. Verduin | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 82 |
| T. de Graaff | Netherlands | 21 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 74 |
| Lennard Becker | Germany | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fichtinger | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Dylan Ruward | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| G. Rahajaän | Netherlands | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Jadiel Pereira da Gama | Netherlands | 16 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Mesík | Slovakia | 24 | Defender | 186 | 75 |
| R. Mantel | Belgium | 25 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 87 |
| A. Van Hoorenbeeck | Belgium | 27 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| J. Žambůrek | Czechia | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| J. Hornkamp | Netherlands | 28 | Attacker | 182 | 81 |
| M. Engels | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| D. Mirani | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| M. te Wierik | Netherlands | 33 | Defender | 191 | 73 |
| A. Hrustić | Australia | 29 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| W. Ould-Chikh | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 75 |
| F. de Keijzer | Netherlands | 25 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 83 |
| D. van der Kust | Suriname | 25 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| L. Kulenović | Canada | 26 | Attacker | 190 | 85 |
| B. Limbombe | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 77 |
| L. Milani | Italy | 24 | Defender | 178 | 73 |
| Y. Borges Sanches | Luxembourg | 21 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| T. Jansink | Netherlands | 23 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 82 |
| L. Zeevalkink | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper | 192 | n/a |
| S. Blokhuis | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Melle Roede | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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