PEC Zwolle vs Groningen

13 March 2026 · Eredivisie · 2025/26 · Referee Alex Bos

Full time 1 – 1

Half-time: 0–0

  • K. Kostons 82’
  • T. v. Bergen 84’

Match summary

The points were shared as PEC Zwolle and Groningen drew 1-1. It was goalless at half-time.

K. Kostons put PEC Zwolle ahead in the 82nd minute and T. v. Bergen equalised with a header in the 84th minute.

There was little between the sides on chances: PEC Zwolle created 2.74 expected goals (xG) from 14 shots, Groningen 2.77 from 17.

Match stats

50% Possession 50%
14 Shots 17
6 Shots on target 6
7 Corners 6
405 Passes 402
76.5% Pass accuracy 74.4%
31 Tackles 10
12 Fouls 10
0 Yellow cards 3
1 Offsides 1

Key events

PEC Zwolle Groningen
Y. NamliShot on target
14’
18’
Y. TahaShot on target
19’
Y. Taha
K. KostonsShot on target
21’
23’
J. SchreudersShot on target
24’
M. RenteShot on target
N. FichtingerR. Thomas
30’
33’
J. Schreuders
47’
T. v. BergenShot on target
47’
D. v. d. WerffShot on target
T. OostingShot on target
52’
63’
T. d. JongeT. Hernes
63’
W. PrinsM. Peersman
O. VelanasT. Oosting
66’
O. VelanasShot on target
69’
80’
T. MerceraM. Rente
80’
B. Darri WillumssonD. v. d. Werff
K. KostonsRight foot shot1-0 (PEC Zwolle)
82’
Y. NamliShot on target
82’
84’
T. v. BergenHeader1-1 (Groningen)
K. d. RooijY. Namli
85’
J. FaberskiS. Shoretire
85’
90’
T. Mercera

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 2.74 2.77 82’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), 1-0 82’ 84’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), 1-1 84’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 2.74 2.77 82’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), 1-0 Kostons 82’ 84’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), 1-1 Bergen 84’
PEC Zwolle 2.74 xGGroningen 2.77 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Groningen attacking PEC Zwolle attacking 
82’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.64 xG, goal 21’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.55 xG, saved 69’ O. Velanas (PEC Zwolle), set piece, 0.44 xG, saved 24’ Y. Namli (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.39 xG, off target 47’ D. v. d. Werff (Groningen), open play, 0.37 xG, off target 47’ D. v. d. Werff (Groningen), open play, 0.33 xG, saved 47’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), open play, 0.30 xG, saved 82’ Y. Namli (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.28 xG, saved 24’ M. Rente (Groningen), from a corner, 0.25 xG, saved 84’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), set piece, 0.23 xG, goal 35’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), open play, 0.20 xG, off target 80’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), open play, 0.20 xG, blocked 81’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), from a corner, 0.16 xG, blocked 88’ Y. Taha (Groningen), direct free kick, 0.15 xG, blocked 35’ T. Hernes (Groningen), open play, 0.14 xG, off target 81’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), from a corner, 0.14 xG, off target 90+1’ J. Faberski (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.10 xG, blocked 90+1’ Z. Buurmeester (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.09 xG, blocked 59’ Y. Taha (Groningen), direct free kick, 0.08 xG, off target 23’ J. Schreuders (Groningen), open play, 0.07 xG, saved 52’ T. Oosting (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.07 xG, saved 56’ D. v. d. Werff (Groningen), set piece, 0.07 xG, blocked 19’ T. Oosting (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 64’ M. Rente (Groningen), open play, 0.04 xG, hit the woodwork 16’ S. Shoretire (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 31’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 19’ T. Hernes (Groningen), open play, 0.03 xG, blocked 14’ Y. Namli (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 69’ O. Aertssen (PEC Zwolle), from a corner, 0.02 xG, blocked 45’ N. Fichtinger (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 18’ Y. Taha (Groningen), open play, 0.00 xG, saved 82’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.64 xG, goal 21’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.55 xG, saved 69’ O. Velanas (PEC Zwolle), set piece, 0.44 xG, saved 24’ Y. Namli (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.39 xG, off target 47’ D. v. d. Werff (Groningen), open play, 0.37 xG, off target 47’ D. v. d. Werff (Groningen), open play, 0.33 xG, saved 47’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), open play, 0.30 xG, saved 82’ Y. Namli (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.28 xG, saved 24’ M. Rente (Groningen), from a corner, 0.25 xG, saved 84’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), set piece, 0.23 xG, goal 35’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), open play, 0.20 xG, off target 80’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), open play, 0.20 xG, blocked 81’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), from a corner, 0.16 xG, blocked 88’ Y. Taha (Groningen), direct free kick, 0.15 xG, blocked 35’ T. Hernes (Groningen), open play, 0.14 xG, off target 81’ T. v. Bergen (Groningen), from a corner, 0.14 xG, off target 90+1’ J. Faberski (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.10 xG, blocked 59’ Y. Taha (Groningen), direct free kick, 0.08 xG, off target 90+1’ Z. Buurmeester (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.09 xG, blocked 23’ J. Schreuders (Groningen), open play, 0.07 xG, saved 52’ T. Oosting (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.07 xG, saved 56’ D. v. d. Werff (Groningen), set piece, 0.07 xG, blocked 19’ T. Oosting (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 64’ M. Rente (Groningen), open play, 0.04 xG, hit the woodwork 16’ S. Shoretire (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 31’ K. Kostons (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 19’ T. Hernes (Groningen), open play, 0.03 xG, blocked 14’ Y. Namli (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 69’ O. Aertssen (PEC Zwolle), from a corner, 0.02 xG, blocked 45’ N. Fichtinger (PEC Zwolle), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 18’ Y. Taha (Groningen), open play, 0.00 xG, saved
Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

PEC Zwolle 4-2-3-1 Starting XI
Graaff
Aertssen
Jensen
Velthuis
McNulty
Thomas 30’
Buurmeester
Namli 85’
Oosting 66’
Shoretire 85’
Kostons
Groningen 4-4-2 Starting XI
Jurjus
Rente 80’
Blokzijl
Janse
Peersman 63’
Werff 80’
Land
Schreuders
Hernes 63’
Taha
Bergen

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
T. d. Graaff
90′ 5 1 21 1 – – – –
Defenders4 players
O. Aertssen
90′ 2 1 – 2 – 35 – – – –
S. G. Jensen
90′ 2 1 – 8 5 61 4 – – –
T. Velthuis
90′ 2 1 – 7 5 50 1 – – –
A. G. McNulty
90′ 4 1 – 8 2 38 1 – – –
Midfielders8 players
R. Thomas
30′ – – 27 1 – 1 – 2 – – –
Z. Buurmeester
90′ – – 46 1 – 8 1 8 1 – –
Y. Namli
85′ – – 30 2 – 1 – 4 2 1 –
T. Oosting
66′ – – 23 – – 3 – 4 – – –
S. Shoretire
85′ – – 23 3 – – 4 2 1 1 –
N. Fichtinger Came on as a substitute
60′ – – 19 – – 6 1 8 – – –
O. Velanas Came on as a substitute
24′ – – 6 1 – 1 – 1 – – –
J. Faberski Came on as a substitute
10′ – – 1 – – – – 2 – 1 –
Forwards2 players
K. Kostons
90′ 1 – 3 2 1.23 – – 6 2 23 –
K. d. Rooij Came on as a substitute
10′ – – – – – – – 1 1 2 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

PEC Zwolle win 35% Avg odds 2.67
Draw 27% Avg odds 3.47
Groningen win 38% Avg odds 2.44

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

PEC Zwolle LLDDD
Groningen LLLLW

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Previous and next meeting

 Previous meeting: Groningen 2-2 PEC Zwolle, 23 Nov 25 Next meeting: Groningen 3-0 PEC Zwolle, 18 Sep 26  All PEC Zwolle vs Groningen meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.