Preview: PEC Zwolle Hosts Groningen in Eredivisie Clash

ZWOLLE, Netherlands (Interstat) — PEC Zwolle and FC Groningen will meet in an Eredivisie match on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the MAC³PARK Stadion, with both sides seeking momentum as the Dutch league season progresses.

The matchup is a replay of a 2-2 draw from Nov. 23, 2025, suggesting another tightly contested affair. A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a 1-1 final score.

Zwolle (8-10-8) enters following a resilient 0-0 home draw against powerhouse Ajax on March 1. That result highlighted a team capable of defensive solidity, though form has been inconsistent. Recent weeks included a 4-1 victory over Telstar but also a 4-2 loss to Heerenveen and a 2-1 defeat to Volendam.

Groningen (6-9-11) arrives seeking to end a five-match winless streak across all competitions. Its most recent outing was a 3-2 loss at Volendam on March 1. Prior results show a struggling attack, with the team scoring just three goals during this skid. Its last victory was a 2-0 win over Excelsior on Dec. 5, 2025.

Historically, this northern derby has been competitive. The November draw in Groningen saw the teams share the points.

In the table, both clubs are positioned in the bottom half, making this a key fixture for securing league standing. Groningen will look to rediscover its early-season form that produced a 3-0 win over Volendam and a 2-0 victory at Heerenveen.

For Zwolle, the focus will be on building from its clean sheet against Ajax. Key performers will need to translate that defensive resolve into a complete performance.

Following this match, Zwolle travels to face Go Ahead Eagles on April 5. Groningen’s next fixture is at Telstar on April 4.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.