PEC Zwolle vs SC Heerenveen: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 28 Nov '25)

The much-anticipated matchup in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie is set to unfold at the Mac3Park Stadion in the Netherlands on Friday, November 28th. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see whether PEC Zwolle can break their winless streak against SC Heerenveen. In their last three head-to-head encounters, PEC Zwolle has yet to claim victory, while SC Heerenveen has emerged victorious once, with the other two games ending in draws. Can PEC Zwolle finally change their fortunes?

The last clash between these two teams saw SC Heerenveen dominate with a convincing 4-1 victory on October 9th, a result that might weigh heavily on PEC Zwolle’s morale. However, recent form suggests a potential shift. PEC Zwolle enters this game buoyed by a 1-0 triumph over Sparta Rotterdam, a victory that could serve as a timely confidence booster. On the flip side, SC Heerenveen must recover from their 0-2 setback against Fortuna Sittard. With PEC Zwolle sitting at 15th and SC Heerenveen at 12th in their domestic league, the stakes are high for both clubs.

Key players could prove decisive. For PEC Zwolle, the threat posed by K. Kostons, who tops his team’s scoring charts with six goals, cannot be underestimated. Meanwhile, SC Heerenveen’s L. Brouwers, who has set up two goals this season, is someone PEC Zwolle must keep an eye on. Can PEC Zwolle’s defense neutralize these threats?

Looking at player ratings, for PEC Zwolle, Kaj de Rooij is notable with a rating of 7.16, followed by Ryan Thomas at 7.04 and Koen Kostons close behind at 6.94. Meanwhile, SC Heerenveen boasts Levi Smans with a stellar 7.4, Jacob Trenskow at 7.24, and Ringo Meerveld at 7.11. Will the top stars for each side shine, or will unsung heroes emerge?

Possession statistics might reveal another layer to this impending battle. PEC Zwolle averages a possession of 41.75% per match, lagging behind SC Heerenveen's significantly higher average of 52.83%. When it comes to corner kicks, should we expect a different pattern? PEC Zwolle averages 2.42 corners per match, whereas SC Heerenveen almost doubles that with 5.83 corners.

Discipline could also play a crucial role. With PEC Zwolle seeing 23 yellow and 3 red cards this season, and SC Heerenveen not far off with 21 yellow and 3 red cards, maintaining composure might be just as pivotal as any tactical strategy. Can either team keep their discipline intact under the pressure?

Analyzing these stats, SC Heerenveen seems to have a slight edge heading into this game. Their previous head-to-head advantage, coupled with superior possession and corner stats, suggests they might just have enough in the tank to secure a victory. Can PEC Zwolle defy the odds and spring a surprise, or will SC Heerenveen maintain their dominance? All signs point to a win for SC Heerenveen, but in football, the unexpected is often just around the corner.