Main prediction: Sportclub Heerenveen N.V. to win

Alternative tip: draw or Heerenveen

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle meet again. The clash, valid for the Eredivisie 2026/27, takes place this 22/08 (Saturday), at Abe Lenstra Stadion, at 20:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Heerenveen have won 1 time(s). PEC Zwolle have won 1. Heerenveen are the favourites with a 60% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle.

Prediction for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle

APWin Prediction

Heerenveen Win

Overview Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle

Heerenveen are favourites, with odds of 1.67 and a 60% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Sportclub Heerenveen N.V., with 11 win(s) against 8 for PEC Zwolle. The odds for a PEC Zwolle B.V. win are 5.5 and a draw is 9.5.

In the Eredivisie, Heerenveen have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, having Luca Oyen as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, PEC Zwolle have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Jasper Schendelaar as top scorer with 0 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle

In 26 clashes, Heerenveen have the advantage over PEC Zwolle: 11 win(s) against 8 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 15/02/2026, in the Eredivisie. Heerenveen won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.

Heerenveen: current form

Heerenveen have played only 2 match(es) in the Eredivisie.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In the Netherlands League the situation is this:

1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Luca Oyen (1 goal(s))

PEC Zwolle: current form

Meanwhile, PEC Zwolle have played only 2 match(es) in the Eredivisie.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Jasper Schendelaar (0 goal(s))

Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle key players

In the Eredivisie, Luca Oyen carries Sportclub Heerenveen N.V.'s attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Jacob Trenskow, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jacob Trenskow has 13 goal(s).

PEC Zwolle have not yet scored in the Eredivisie.

In the season, Koen Kostons already appears with 11 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.

Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle statistics in the Eredivisie

Few matches into the league yet. Heerenveen have an average of 10.5 corners and 1.5 cards per match. PEC Zwolle have 10.5 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle in the table below.

Home Team

Heerenveen Team Logo

Heerenveen

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L D L

1

Home W D W W W

2.6

Away D L L W L

0.8

Away Team

PEC Zwolle Team Logo

PEC Zwolle

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L W

0.6

Home L L W D W

1.4

Away L L L L D

0.2

More tips for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie:

👉 Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

For those in need of a nice change in betting markets, let's take a good look at over/under corners. Based on our research on Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle, we expect to see both teams spend significant time deep in opposition territory given their willingness to go forward.

That is why we highly recommend taking the over 9.5 corners line at odds of 1.52 for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle to score goals.

Correct score prediction for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle

The head-to-head record leans towards Heerenveen and both teams usually find the net in this duel. Exact score: Heerenveen 2-1 PEC Zwolle. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle

Check out where to watch the live match between PEC Zwolle and Heerenveen:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle

The line-ups for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Sportclub Heerenveen N.V. line-up

  • 3

    Maas Willemsen

    Defender

  • 4

    Sam Kersten

    Defender

  • 6

    Dirk Proper

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Dylan Vente

    Forward

  • 10

    Ringo Meerveld

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Luca Oyen

    Forward

  • 16

    Marcus Linday

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Vasilios Zagaritis

    Defender

  • 20

    Jacob Trenskow

    Forward

  • 22

    Bernt Klaverboer

    Goalkeeper

  • 45

    Oliver Johansen Braude

    Defender

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

PEC Zwolle B.V. line-up

  • 1

    Jasper Schendelaar

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Olivier Aertssen

    Defender

  • 8

    Tobias Sommer

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Elias Sørensen

    Forward

  • 10

    Koen Kostons

    Forward

  • 11

    Dylan Mbayo

    Forward

  • 24

    Nick Viergever

    Defender

  • 25

    Thijs Oosting

    Midfielder

  • 28

    Simon Graves Jensen

    Defender

  • 30

    Ryan Thomas

    Midfielder

  • 33

    Damian Haar

    Defender

The PEC Zwolle starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle

Match: Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle

Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27

Date: 22/08/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 19 August 2026, at 20:13 Last updated on 22 August 2026, at 04:25
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.