PEC Zwolle vs Feyenoord Prediction: League Opener Setback, How Will The Rotterdammers Respond?

PEC Zwolle will welcome Feyenoord to the MAC³PARK Stadion in the second round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between PEC Zwolle vs. Feyenoord, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle had no high hopes of starting the season on a high following their pre-season struggles that saw them record two wins and four losses from six matches. They embraced their shaky form with open hands in their Eredivisie opener against FC Utrecht, as Ole ter Haar Romeny's early goal led them to a 1-0 defeat on the road.

Without any points on the board due to their early struggle, they are currently in 14th place and have managed to narrowly avoid the relegation zone with a slight goal differential. They are three points behind the leaders, PSV Eindhoven, and could find the point gap widening if they don't find their footing soon.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Schendelaar; Reijnders, Fichtinger, McNulty, Lutonda; Van den Berg, El Azzouzi, Manu, Velanas, Krastev; Buitink

Feyenoord

Despite a strong start in their first competitive match against defending champions PSV Eindhoven that saw them clinch the Dutch Cup, Feyenoord has had a less than ideal start to the current season.The Dutch giants were favorites to secure maximum points in their match against newly promoted Willem ll last weekend, but the Tilburg-based side denied them a dream start as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw. A late goal in the 82nd minute canceled out Antoni Milambo's earlier effort that could've led to a comfortable victory.

After this result, Feyenoord find themselves in an unexpectedly modest 8th place, hovering just above the drop zone with a single point. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Wellenreuther; Geertruida, Kasanwirjo, Hancko; Nieuwkoop, Milambo, Zerrouki, Lopez; Ivanusec, Paixao, Gimenez

Match Facts

• PEC Zwolle are winless in their last four matches in the Eredivisie.
• Feyenoord are currently on a three-match winning streak away from home in the Eredivisie.
• PEC Zwolle averages 1.3 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 2.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 30 meetings, PEC Zwolle have won 5 times, Feyenoord have won 23 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 73-28 in favor of Feyenoord. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Rotterdammers will be aiming to start a winning run in the Eredivisie following an unfortunate draw against newly promoted Willem ll last weekend. In the previous season, they won both of their matches against PEC Zwolle, scoring seven goals and conceding none, and they are expected to build on that success here to secure their first three points of the season.

Therefore, support the away side to cover the Asian handicap spread of -1.5, as this has been the case in their past four encounters against PEC Zwolle. 

• Asian Handicap - Feyenoord -1.5 for 1.70
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.78
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.65