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FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle: line-ups

FC Groningen 10 · 7 points
PEC Zwolle 13 · 4 points

Predicted line-ups FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle

FC Groningen 4-2-3-1 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side FC Groningen fielded on against FC Twente.

1 Vaessen
2 Prins
4 Csinger
3 Blokzijl
14 Schreuders
8 de Jonge
18 Land
24 Clement
26 van Bergen
17 van der Werff
9 Willumsson

Last line-up for FC Groningen: Vaessen, Prins, Csinger, Blokzijl, Schreuders, de Jonge, Land, Clement, van Bergen, van der Werff, Willumsson

PEC Zwolle 4-2-3-1 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side PEC Zwolle fielded on against Sparta Rotterdam.

1 Schendelaar
2 Floranus
24 Viergever
28 Graves
3 Aertssen
8 Sommer
30 Thomas
22 Cissoko
25 Oosting
11 Mbayo
10 Kostons

Last line-up for PEC Zwolle: Schendelaar, Floranus, Viergever, Graves, Aertssen, Sommer, Thomas, Cissoko, Oosting, Mbayo, Kostons

Injuries and suspensions

FC Groningen

  • Malcolm Jeng Leg injury Unavailable
  • Marco Rente Injury Unavailable
  • Ryan Metu Injury Unavailable
  • Tyrique Mercera Injury Unavailable
  • Nikolas Brandis Injury Unavailable
  • Travis Hernes Injury Unavailable

PEC Zwolle

  • Filip Krastev Achilles tendon injury Unavailable
  • Younes Namli Knee injury Unavailable
  • Sherel Floranus Injury Unavailable
  • Ryan Thomas Doubtful Doubtful

Which English players could feature in FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle?

1 player
  • Travis Hernes FC Groningen Unavailable Injury

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

FC Groningen

  1. Thom van Bergen Midfielder 3 goals 2 assists
  2. Brynjólfur Willumsson Forward 3 goals 0 assists
  3. David van der Werff Midfielder 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Tygo Land Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Nils Eggens Forward 1 goals 0 assists

PEC Zwolle

  1. Koen Kostons Forward 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Dylan Mbayo Midfielder 0 goals 3 assists
  3. Nick Viergever Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Elias Sørensen Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Ibrahim Cissoko Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

FC Groningen

Player Starts Min. Form
Etienne Vaessen 5/5 450 strong
Thijmen Blokzijl 5/5 450 mixed
Thom van Bergen 5/5 450 strong
Tika de Jonge 5/5 442 strong
David van der Werff 5/5 419 excellent
Wouter Prins 5/5 412 poor
Tygo Land 5/5 411 strong
Pelle Clement 5/5 411 mixed

PEC Zwolle

Player Starts Min. Form
Jasper Schendelaar 5/5 450 excellent
Olivier Aertssen 5/5 450 mixed
Simon Graves 5/5 450 solid
Nick Viergever 5/5 450 mixed
Koen Kostons 5/5 447 solid
Tobias Sommer 5/5 439 solid
Ryan Thomas 5/5 433 strong
Dylan Mbayo 5/5 384 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.96 1.57
  • Predicted goals3.7
  • Both teams to score84%
  • Over 2.5 goals84%
  • Corners10.0

Team comparison

GRO home Per match PEC away
1.33 Points 1.33
2.00 Goals for 1.67
2.00 Goals against 1.67
1.96 xG for 1.57
1.46 xG against 2.40
6.7 Corners 3.3
WLD Home and away form LWD

FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle: head-to-head record

26 previous meetings
11 FC Groningen 7 draws 8 PEC Zwolle
  • Goals per match2.15
  • Both teams scored35%
  • Over 2.5 goals27%
  • Mar 2026 PEC Zwolle 1 - 1 FC Groningen
  • Nov 2025 FC Groningen 2 - 2 PEC Zwolle
  • May 2025 PEC Zwolle 2 - 0 FC Groningen
  • Dec 2024 FC Groningen 0 - 0 PEC Zwolle
  • Aug 2023 PEC Zwolle 0 - 0 FC Groningen
  • Feb 2022 PEC Zwolle 1 - 1 FC Groningen
  • Dec 2021 FC Groningen 1 - 1 PEC Zwolle
  • May 2021 PEC Zwolle 1 - 0 FC Groningen
  • Feb 2021 FC Groningen 1 - 0 PEC Zwolle
  • Feb 2020 PEC Zwolle 1 - 0 FC Groningen

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for FC Groningen vs PEC Zwolle be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for FC Groningen against PEC Zwolle?

FC Groningen are without Malcolm Jeng (leg injury), Marco Rente (injury), Ryan Metu (injury), Tyrique Mercera (injury), Nikolas Brandis (injury) and Travis Hernes (injury).

Who is unavailable for PEC Zwolle against FC Groningen?

PEC Zwolle are without Filip Krastev (achilles tendon injury), Younes Namli (knee injury), Sherel Floranus (injury) and Ryan Thomas (doubtful).

What formation do FC Groningen play?

FC Groningen have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under D. Lukkien.

What formation do PEC Zwolle play?

PEC Zwolle have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Henry van der Vegt.

How did the last meeting between FC Groningen and PEC Zwolle finish?

On 13 March 2026, PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen finished 1-1.

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