PEC Zwolle vs Sat 29 Aug19:00 Scheduled
NEC Nijmegen — Eredivisie: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
PEC Zwolle host NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie matchday four clash
PEC Zwolle welcome NEC Nijmegen for a matchday 4 fixture in the Eredivisie, with both sides looking to build early-season momentum under their respective managers, Henry Van Der Vegt and Dick Schreuder. Zwolle sit 14th on three points from three games, while Nijmegen are 11th on three points from two.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Zwolle's recent sequence reads WLLLL, a solitary win against Heerenveen followed by four defeats, including losses to Twente, Ajax, Hannover 96 and AEK Athens FC. Nijmegen have fared little better with an LLWWL run, beaten twice by Bodo/Glimt either side of victories over Willem II and Olympiakos Piraeus, before a further defeat to Telstar.
The two sides have met five times in recent head-to-head fixtures, with results including a 2-2 draw, a 4-3 scoreline and a 1-0 outcome among them, the most recent meeting on 24 January 2026 finishing 2-1.
Zwolle's WLLLL run contrasts with Nijmegen's LLWWL sequence, though neither side arrives with much momentum.
PEC Zwolle meet NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 4). Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 19:00 UTC. Referee: Joey Kooij.
Team pages: PEC Zwolle · NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Pre-match read
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 61% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Attacks often blanking — These attacks failed to score in 35% of their last ten games.
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 88% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 38% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Attacks often blanking — These attacks failed to score in 35% of their last ten games.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 64% both teams score
PEC Zwolle to Score. League base rate: 82% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 176 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −8.6pp vs their league norm across 4,5
Home rated 1486 vs 1663 — 0.35 expected score NEC Nijmegen without key midfielder Sami Ouaissa NEC Nijmegen in stronger form — 1.4 vs 0.6 ppg (n=5) Away has won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Eredivisie fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen kick off?
Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 19:00 UTC, a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 4).
›Where can I watch PEC Zwolle vs NEC Nijmegen goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between PEC Zwolle and NEC Nijmegen?
PEC Zwolle and NEC Nijmegen have met 10 times — 1 win for PEC Zwolle, 6 wins for NEC Nijmegen and 3 draws.