Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.61 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.61Odds
Picks by market
ResultHeerenveen to win ✗63% · @1.61
Double chanceHeerenveen or draw ✗83% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.13
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.07
Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Saturday 22 August: Heerenveen v PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, played at Abe Lenstra Stadion. In the table, Heerenveen are 6th, upper half, on 21 points after 12 matches; PEC Zwolle are 13th (lower half) with 12.
Current form
Heerenveen, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Ajax, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. 3.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
PEC Zwolle, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Twente, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Heerenveen, collecting 2.3 points per game to 0.5 for PEC Zwolle.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Feb 2026) it ended Heerenveen 4–2 PEC Zwolle.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Heerenveen 2.1 xG, PEC Zwolle 1.0 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 62% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Heerenveen 63%, draw 20%, PEC Zwolle 17%.
Lower-risk option: Heerenveen or draw (83%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Heerenveen to win (63%, odds 1.61 – longer than our fair 1.58, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Heerenveen 2–0 PEC Zwolle. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Heerenveen63%fair 1.58 · @1.61
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @4.33
PEC Zwolle17%fair 5.91 · @4.55
3.06Expected goals
2.09Heerenveen xG
0.97PEC Zwolle xG
62%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Heerenveen 2.1 – 1.0 PEC Zwolle expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle?
Our pick is Heerenveen to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.61.
Who will win Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle?
On our numbers Heerenveen have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and PEC Zwolle 17%.
How many goals will there be in Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle?
Our predicted score is Heerenveen 2–0 PEC Zwolle, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle?
Heerenveen vs PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
