Telstar vs PEC Zwolle Predictions

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EredivisieEredivisie · Netherlands
high confidence
Telstar

Telstar

AI Predicted Score

2 - 2

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle

🗓️ Saturday, 21 Nov 2026 at 21:00 CET (venue time) · 20:00 UTC (your time)📍 BUKO Stadion, Velsen-Zuid

Win Probability (1X2)

Telstar 37%Draw 32%PEC Zwolle 31%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.75(+20% edge)

Recommended Bets: Telstar vs PEC Zwolle

Match Result: Draw
@ 3.797/10

Telstar vs PEC Zwolle: Match Preview

Telstar and PEC Zwolle meet in Velsen-Zuid with both sides looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Telstar sit 16th with 10 points from 12 matches, while Zwolle are 13th on 12 points, neither side showing much consistency—Telstar’s last five league games have produced just one win (form string: DWLLL), while Zwolle have picked up two wins and two draws in the same span (DWLDW).

The statistical matchup is defined by leaky defences and above-average shot volumes. Telstar’s home matches average nearly five goals (12 scored, 17 conceded in 6), while Zwolle’s away games are only slightly less open (7 for, 10 against in 6). Both teams have seen both teams score in four of their last five, and Telstar’s matches have a 75% over 2.5 goals rate this season. First-half goals are common for Telstar (7 in last 5), but Zwolle tend to strike after the break (5 second-half goals in 5). Corners are plentiful, with both teams averaging over 4.5 per game recently.

Given the high concession rates and similar attacking output, the model expects a match with multiple goals and a strong chance of a draw. The underlying numbers point to a 2-2 scoreline as the most probable outcome, with both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities and high BTTS rates outweighing their modest attacking quality. The contest is likely to be decided by which side can better manage their defensive lapses under pressure.

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Telstar1.75

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PEC Zwolle1.60

Expected goals · model says 1.60

Win Probability
Telstar 42% Draw 23% PEC Zwolle 35%

Over 2.5 Goals

65%

BTTS: Yes

66%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 2-1 · 1-2

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Telstar vs PEC Zwolle Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
37%
32%
31%
Telstar 37%Draw 32%PEC Zwolle 31%
Both Teams to Score
66%
34%
Yes 66%No 34%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
67%
33%
Over 2.5 67%Under 2.5 33%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
56%
44%
Over 9.5 56%Under 9.5 44%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Telstar vs PEC Zwolle that most previews miss.

  • 1Telstar’s home games average 4.83 total goals per match (12 for, 17 against in 6).
  • 2Both teams have scored in 8 of the last 10 combined league matches involving these sides.
  • 3PEC Zwolle have never failed to score away at Telstar in the Eredivisie, netting at least 2 in both visits since 2022.

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The Case For This Telstar vs PEC Zwolle Prediction

Both Telstar and PEC Zwolle enter this fixture with nearly identical records in the lower half of the Eredivisie table, separated by just two points and both conceding over two goals per game on average. Telstar’s recent matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 11 goals scored and 13 conceded in their last five, while Zwolle’s last five have produced a more modest 8 for and 5 against, but both have shown a tendency to concede first-half goals. Statistically, Telstar’s attack at home (12 goals in 6 games) is offset by a porous defence (17 conceded), while Zwolle’s away output (7 for, 10 against in 6) suggests a similar level. Both sides average over 16 shots and 5 on target per game recently, and four of their last five matches each have seen both teams score. The first half has been lively for Telstar (7 first-half goals in 5), but Zwolle’s second-half output (5 in 5) keeps them competitive late. Set-piece threat is moderate: corners are above average (Telstar 4.6, Zwolle 6 per game last five), but neither side is especially ill-disciplined. Given these underlying rates, the model expects a high-probability goal environment and a close contest, with both teams’ defensive weaknesses and similar shot volumes driving up the likelihood of a score draw. The most likely deviation comes if either side’s attack capitalises early and the other buckles, but the base rates point to a 2-2 or 2-1 either way.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Telstar have scored 12 and conceded 17 in 6 home games (2.0 scored, 2.83 conceded per home match).
  • →PEC Zwolle’s away record: 7 scored, 10 conceded in 6 (1.17 for, 1.67 against per away match).

Match Context

  • →Both teams have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 league games.

🚩 Telstar vs PEC Zwolle Corners Prediction

low confidence
10.1expected total corners
Over 56%
Under 44%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.3 corners for Telstar and 4.8 for PEC Zwolle, for an expected total of 10.1. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (56%). Over 8.5: 68% · Over 10.5: 43%.

More corners tips:Over 9.5 →Under 9.5 →

How Telstar and PEC Zwolle Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Telstar vs PEC Zwolle Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

TelstarTelstarlast 5 matches
Tyrone OwusuXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Abdelnour SoualhiaXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Patrick BrouwerXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Nökkvi Þeyr ÞórissonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Ar'jany MarthaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. ValkXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

PEC ZwollePEC Zwollelast 5 matches
Sydney van HooijdonkXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

T. Oostingsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Dylan MbayoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Elias Sörensensub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. Kostonssub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Telstar’s recent form is erratic, with a single win in their last five and a tendency for high-scoring matches (11 scored, 13 conceded in that span). Zwolle arrive unbeaten in three league games (DWLDW), showing slightly more stability but still conceding regularly. Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets, with just one between them in their last ten combined matches.

Telstar vs PEC Zwolle — Last 10 Matches

TelstarTelstarLast 10 results
D2-2
W4-2
L2-3
L3-4
D2-2
L0-1
D0-0
L0-1
D2-2
L0-4
D@ Fortuna Sittard2-2
Wvs Utrecht4-2
L@ GO Ahead Eagles2-3
Lvs Feyenoord3-4
Dvs ADO Den Haag2-2
L@ AZ Alkmaar0-1
D@ Heerenveen0-0
L@ Twente0-1
Dvs Cambuur2-2
Lvs Ajax0-4

Strengths

  • +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season
  • +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.6 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
PEC ZwollePEC ZwolleLast 10 results
D1-1
W1-0
D1-1
W4-1
L0-1
L0-3
L0-7
D2-2
L1-3
W2-0
D@ Willem II1-1
Wvs ADO Den Haag1-0
D@ Utrecht1-1
Wvs GO Ahead Eagles4-1
Lvs Cambuur0-1
L@ Groningen0-3
Lvs Feyenoord0-7
D@ Sparta Rotterdam2-2
Lvs NEC Nijmegen1-3
W@ Heerenveen2-0

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game

What History Says: Telstar vs PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle have dominated the head-to-head, winning all four recent meetings and outscoring Telstar 13-1. However, these results span multiple seasons and the most recent was nearly a year ago, so current form is more relevant for this fixture.

Telstar vs PEC Zwolle Head-to-Head History

Last 4 meetings between these sides

0

Telstar wins

0

Draws

4

PEC Zwolle wins

0%0% draws100%
31 Jan 26PEC Zwolle vs Telstar4-1
15 Aug 25Telstar vs PEC Zwolle0-2
14 Apr 23PEC Zwolle vs Telstar2-0
12 Aug 22Telstar vs PEC Zwolle0-5

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Telstar vs PEC Zwolle

The draw offers the clearest value at odds of 3.75, with the model’s 32% probability outstripping the market’s 26.7% implied chance. Other markets are broadly in line with the model’s expectations, with no significant edge for under 2.5 goals or BTTS ‘no’ at current odds.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Telstar Win1.9537.0%-14.3%
Drawvalue3.7532.0%+5.3%
PEC Zwolle Win3.3031.0%+0.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.4467.0%-2.4%
Under 2.52.7033.0%-4.0%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.4466.0%-3.4%
No2.6234.0%-4.2%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.75EV +0.200
1X2: PEC Zwolle Win @ 3.30EV +0.023

EV per £1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Things to Watch: Telstar vs PEC Zwolle

  • ⚠️Both teams’ defensive numbers are poor but recent form is volatile, increasing scoreline variance.
  • ⚠️Head-to-head sample is small (4 matches) and heavily favours Zwolle, but all were before 2026.
  • ⚠️No injury news at time of writing, but late absences could affect lineups and goal expectation.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk — always gamble responsibly.

Final Verdict

Telstar 2–2 PEC Zwolle

A 2-2 draw is the likeliest outcome, driven by both teams’ poor defensive records (Telstar 2.08 conceded per game, Zwolle 2.00) and high recent BTTS frequency. The most plausible way this projection fails is if one side capitalises on early chances and the other’s defensive structure collapses, leading to a more lopsided result.

Telstar vs PEC Zwolle: Common Questions

Who will win Telstar vs PEC Zwolle?

The model gives Telstar a 37% chance, PEC Zwolle 31%, and the draw 32%, reflecting both teams’ similar records and high draw rates. A draw is the most probable single outcome.

Will both teams score in Telstar vs PEC Zwolle?

There is a 66% probability of both teams scoring, supported by both sides’ recent BTTS rates (4 of last 5 for each) and their average of over 2 goals conceded per game this season.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in Telstar vs PEC Zwolle?

The probability for over 2.5 goals is 67%, as Telstar’s matches have gone over this line in 75% of games and both teams have averaged over 3 goals per match combined this season.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Telstar vs PEC Zwolle: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 14 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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