PEC Zwolle vs Excelsior Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — Eredivisie 12 Apr 2026

PEC Zwolle (13th) welcome Excelsior (16th) in a Eredivisie fixture where both sides will be eager to climb the table. The hosts have 33 points on the board, while Excelsior sit on 27 — neither can afford to let standards slip with the business end of the season approaching.

Don’t expect a goal-fest here. With a combined projected xG of 2.7, this has the makings of a cagey, tactical affair where defensive discipline could prove the difference.

PEC Zwolle’s form coming into this match has been poor, averaging 1.2 points per game from their last five fixtures. They’ve scored 4 and conceded 8 in their last five outings.

Excelsior arrive hoping to rediscover their best form, averaging 0.2 points per game from their last five. However, their defensive record is a concern — 8 conceded in five games, a vulnerability PEC Zwolle will look to exploit.

The historical record between PEC Zwolle and Excelsior will be on the minds of both managers as they plot their approach. Every encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry, and this one carries its own unique set of circumstances and pressures.