PEC Zwolle – Excelsior

Facing a steep climb up the table, PEC Zwolle host Excelsior at home with the Zeelander side perched in sixth place on ten points after three wins, a draw and two defeats. Zwolle sit just above the relegation zone in sixteenth, having amassed only four points from six games and a worrying -13 goal difference (six scored, seventeen conceded). The gap in form is stark: Excelsior’s recent surge, highlighted by a positive three‑goal net difference, contrasts sharply with Zwolle’s defensive frailties. A win for the hosts would be a vital boost in their survival fight, while Excelsior will be looking to consolidate their push for a top‑half finish.