PEC Zwolle vs Willem II Prediction 13.12.2024 | Eredivisie

• Competition: Netherlands - Eredivisie
• Date: Friday, 13rd, December 2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20.00 CET
• Venue: MAC³PARK Stadion (Zwolle)

The 16th gameweek of the Dutch Eredivisie kicks off with a clash between two teams level on points as PEC Zwolle hosts Willem II at the MAC³PARK Stadium on Friday.

Having wrapped up last season's Eredivisie campaign in a calm and composed manner, securing safety with a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone, PEC Zwolle will strive to avoid any major hurdles in maintaining their top-flight status again this year. Thanks to a recent string of positive results, the Bluefingers have managed to create a comfortable 10-point gap from the danger zone, but they cannot afford to relax as they remain just five points ahead of Sparta Rotterdam, who occupy the relegation playoff spot.

Meanwhile, Willem II have made a pleasing impression in their comebak campaign after winning promotion from the Eerste Divisie (second tier) last season, and it looks like they have the quality to maintain their top-flight status for at least another year. As a result of a deteriorating run of form in previous weeks, the Super Pitchers have slipped down the table and now find themselves in 12th position with 16 points on the board, equally distant from both European spots and the dreaded relegation zone.

PEC Zwolle vs Willem II Betting Tips: PEC ZWOLLE TO WIN

In what could be a fiercely-contested contest, Friday's hosts should be buoyed by their home support and devise a winning strategy, albeit with a tight scoreline. Considering that all four of their wins this season have come on home soil, it's clear that the Bluefingers are relying heavily on home-court advantage to pull themselves away from the threat of the drop zone. Willem II's form has taken a sharp downturn since the October international break, managing just one regular-time win in their last eight competitive fixtures, as they head into Friday's clash on the back of consecutive losses. Bolstered by their recent surge in league form, PEC Zwolle will aim for a third consecutive home win while drawing encouragement from the fact that they have fared well in recent H2H matches with Willem II, having outplayed them in three of the last five. All in all, we expect the Bluefingers to come out on top and bring great joy to their supporters.