Match Analysis and Prediction: PEC Zwolle vs Heracles
Date and time: 01 Sep 2024 at 12:30 UTC
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk
Stadium: MAC3PARK Stadion
Location: Zwolle, Netherlands
Recent Form and Performances
PEC Zwolle:
PEC Zwolle has had a challenging start to the season:
– A narrow 1-0 away loss to NEC Nijmegen.
– A heavy 5-1 home defeat to Feyenoord.
– Another narrow 1-0 away loss to FC Utrecht.
– In friendlies, they had mixed results including a 5-0 win against De Graafschap and a 3-1 loss to Silkeborg.
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Heracles:
Heracles also had a mixed run of form recently:
– A 1-1 home draw against Willem II.
– A 3-1 home loss to PSV Eindhoven.
– A 0-0 draw away against Sparta Rotterdam.
– They had mixed results in friendlies, including a 2-0 away loss to FC Groningen and a 2-1 loss to Excelsior.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Recent encounters between PEC Zwolle and Heracles show a balanced rivalry:
– PEC Zwolle won 3-1 at home on 28th April 2024.
– Heracles won 2-1 at home on 1st October 2023.
– PEC Zwolle secured a 3-0 away win on 15th January 2023.
– A high-scoring 3-2 home win for PEC Zwolle on 14th October 2022.
Predicted Lineups and Key Players
PEC Zwolle (4-5-1 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Jasper Schendelaar (1)
– Defenders: Eliano Reijnders (23), Simon Graves (28), Anselmo Garcia MacNulty (4), Damian van der Haar (33)
– Midfielders: Nick Fichtinger (34), Anouar El Azzouzi (6), Odysseus Velanas (18), Davy van den Berg (10), Filip Yavorov Krastev (50)
– Forward: Dylan Vente (9)
Key Players to Watch: Filip Yavorov Krastev (1 goal, 1 shot on target), Davy van den Berg (2 shots on target), Anouar El Azzouzi (midfield dynamism).
Heracles (4-3-3 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Fabian De Keijzer (1)
– Defenders: Mimeirhel Benita (2), Damon Mirani (4), Ivan Mesik (24), Ruben Roosken (12)
– Midfielders: Juho Talvitie (23), Brian De Keersmaecker (14), Daniel Van Kaam (26)
– Forwards: Bryan Limbombe (7), Mario Engels (8), Shiloh ‘t Zand (10)
Key Players to Watch: Bryan Limbombe, Mario Engels (1 assist, 2 shots on target), Shiloh ‘t Zand (1 yellow card, 3 shots on target).
Strengths and Considerations
PEC Zwolle’s Strengths:
– Home advantage at MAC3PARK Stadion.
– Strong midfield presence with players like Davy van den Berg and Filip Yavorov Krastev.
– Ability to secure wins in head-to-head matches as seen in previous encounters.
Heracles’ Strengths:
– Recent ability to secure draws and pose a challenge to top-tier teams.
– Key forward players like Bryan Limbombe and Mario Engels capable of delivering crucial performances.
Considerations:
– PEC Zwolle’s struggle to convert chances into wins in recent matches.
– Heracles’ mixed recent form and defensive vulnerabilities.
– Historical balanced encounters indicating closely contested games.
Predicted Score and Outcome
Considering both teams’ current form, historical head-to-head results, and individual player strengths, PEC Zwolle is slightly favored to leverage their home advantage to secure a narrow win.
Predicted Result: PEC Zwolle 2-1 Heracles
Potential Goal Scorers:
– PEC Zwolle: Filip Yavorov Krastev, Dylan Vente
– Heracles: Mario Engels
(Note: These predictions are based on available data and trends, but actual match outcomes depend on various factors like player performances on match day and tactical decisions.)
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