NEC Nijmegen – PEC Zwolle

NEC Nijmegen host PEC Zwolle in a clash that could prove pivotal for both sides this season. Sitting tenth with seven points from six games – two wins, a draw and three defeats – the home side have scored 11 while conceding 12, and will be looking to close the gap to the European spots. PEC Zwolle, languishing in sixteenth place with just four points (one win, one draw and four losses) and a goal difference of minus eleven, will need a turnaround to steer clear of the relegation zone. The two teams have met only sparingly in recent years, but the disparity in form suggests a likely advantage for the Nijmegen crowd as they aim to climb the table while Zwolle fights for survival.