Excelsior SBV vs PEC Zwolle: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Betiball's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs PEC Zwolle on 20 December 2025 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Excelsior SBV vs PEC Zwolle preview before placing your bet.

Excelsior SBV vs PEC Zwolle: Starting Lineups Time : 20/12/2025 13:45

Excelsior SBV
2 - 1
Finished
PEC Zwolle
87' event Mike van Duinen / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
78' event Irakli Yegoian
76' event Arthur Zagre
72' event Lewis Schouten / Lennard Hartjes
64' event Szymon Wlodarczyk / Jerroldino Armantrading
20' event Noah Naujoks
event 82' Gabriel Reiziger / Simon Graves Jensen
event 70' Nick Fichtinger / Thijs Oosting
event 63' Ryan Thomas
event 48' Ryan Thomas
event 46' Dylan Mbayo / Kaj de Rooij
event 35' Jan Faberski / Tristan Gooijer
87' event Mike van Duinen / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
event 82' Gabriel Reiziger / Simon Graves Jensen
78' event Irakli Yegoian
event 70' Nick Fichtinger / Thijs Oosting
76' event Arthur Zagre
event 63' Ryan Thomas
72' event Lewis Schouten / Lennard Hartjes
event 48' Ryan Thomas
64' event Szymon Wlodarczyk / Jerroldino Armantrading
event 46' Dylan Mbayo / Kaj de Rooij
20' event Noah Naujoks
event 35' Jan Faberski / Tristan Gooijer
Excelsior SBV Excelsior SBV
Substitutions
#29 Mike van Duinen
#14 Lewis Schouten
#9 Szymon Wlodarczyk
#16 Calvin Raatsie
#15 Simon Janssen
#5 Stan Henderikx
#6 Adam Carlen
#7 Do-young Yun
#34 Noa el Hamdaoui
Excelsior SBV Excelsior SBV PEC Zwolle PEC Zwolle
15Shots9
5Shots on Goal3
13Fouls7
3Corner Kick1
7Free kick13
2Offside2
1Yellow card1
1Aerial1
3Save2
16Successful Tackles8
10Interceptions8
42Long pass23
2Assist1
7Successful center2
10Shots off goal6
21Head Success12
8Tackle4
6Dribbles14
16Throw-in16
451Passes488
93Attacks100
40Dangerous attacks45
8BigChances1
7BigChancesMissed1
11ShotsInsideBox9
2ShotsOutsideBox0
50DuelsWon47
1.71ExpectedGoals1.18
1.47xGOpenPlay1.06
1.71xGNonPenalty1.18
1.3xGOT1.42
19Touches In Opposition Box28
17AccurateCrosses11
29GroundDuelsWon35
21AerialDuelsWon12
20Clearances14
PEC Zwolle PEC Zwolle
Substitutions
#11 Dylan Mbayo
#34 Nick Fichtinger
#19 Jan Faberski
#20 Gabriel Reiziger
#29 Thomas Buitink
#33 Damian van der Haar
#41 Duke Verduin
#42 Dylan Ruward
#38 Givaro Renwarin
#26 Jadiel Pereira da Gama
#48 Len Bakker
Commentary
87' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Mike van Duinen / Derensili Sanches Fernandes
82' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Gabriel Reiziger / Simon Graves Jensen
78' Goal! Irakli Yegoian - Excelsior SBV
76' Arthur Zagre - Excelsior SBV receive a yellow card
72' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Lewis Schouten / Lennard Hartjes
70' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Nick Fichtinger / Thijs Oosting
64' Excelsior SBV — substitution: Szymon Wlodarczyk / Jerroldino Armantrading
63' Ryan Thomas - PEC Zwolle receive a yellow card
48' Goal! Ryan Thomas - PEC Zwolle
46' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Dylan Mbayo / Kaj de Rooij
35' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Jan Faberski / Tristan Gooijer
20' Goal! Noah Naujoks - Excelsior SBV

How We Build the Excelsior SBV vs PEC Zwolle Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs PEC Zwolle on 20 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Excelsior SBV vs PEC Zwolle Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Excelsior SBV's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against PEC Zwolle's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Excelsior SBV and PEC Zwolle sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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