Zwolle VS Cambuur Prediction & Betting Tips - AI Analysis & Odds (Oct 11, 2026)

PEC ZwolleZwolle

0 - 1

HT: 0-0

SC Cambuur-LeeuwardenCambuur

Eredivisie

Comparison of analyst and AI predictions

Predicto AI

Incorrect

Both Teams to Score

@1.44

View Reasoning

The prediction for both teams to score (BTTS) is well-founded given the teams' performance metrics. Both PEC Zwolle and SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden have a BTTS rate of 55% and 75%, respectively, indicating a high likelihood of both teams finding the net. Additionally, the H2H record shows that in their last 10 meetings, both teams scored in 8 of those matches, further supporting this prediction.

Human Analyst

Incorrect

Over 2.5 goals

@1.52

View Reasoning

The prediction for over 2.5 goals is strongly supported by both teams' scoring statistics. PEC Zwolle has a 65% rate for matches with over 2.5 goals, while SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden has an even higher rate at 75%. Given the H2H history, with an average of 3.8 goals per match over their last 10 encounters, this trend is likely to continue.

Split call — see both takes above

Key Stats

PEC Zwolleper gameCambuur

1.2

xG for

1.1

1.6

xG against

2.4

Possession %

46.3

10.6

Shots

11.7

PEC Zwolle — last 5

LLDLW

Cambuur — last 5

DWDLL

Team Stats

PEC Zwolleper gameCambuur

1.2

xG for

1.1

1.6

xG against

2.4

Possession %

46.3

10.6

Shots

11.7

3.4

Shots on tgt

4.1

Corners

3.7

BTTS %

Over 2.5 %

Clean sheet %

PEC Zwolle — last 5

LLDLW

Cambuur — last 5

DWDLL

Last season

Team	W-D-L	GF/g	GA/g	CS
PEC Zwolle	9-10-15	1.3	2.1	6
Cambuur	0-0-0	0	0	0

Zwolle performance

Total Matches

Form

4W4D12L

Avg Scored

1.05

per match

Avg Conceded

2.50

per match

Goals Scored21

Goals Conceded50

Clean Sheets2 (10%)

BTTS55%

Over 2.565%

Over 3.550%

Cambuur performance

Total Matches

Form

6W4D10L

Avg Scored

1.50

per match

Avg Conceded

2.15

per match

Goals Scored30

Goals Conceded43

Clean Sheets3 (15%)

BTTS75%

Over 2.575%

Over 3.550%

Expected Match Outcome

Zwolle

2-2

(1.6 - 2.0 xG)

Cambuur

Zwolle

Scores1.05/g

Concedes2.50/g

Cambuur

Scores1.50/g

Concedes2.15/g

Market Predictions

BTTS

65%

Over 2.5

70%

Over 3.5

50%

Under 2.5

30%

Head-to-Head & Form

PEC Zwolle wins

Draws

Cambuur wins

Recent meetings

22 Jul 2022PEC Zwolle

3–1

Cambuur

12 Feb 2022Cambuur

3–4

PEC Zwolle

06 Nov 2021PEC Zwolle

1–2

Cambuur

Standings

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Feyenoord	10	7	3	0	+21	24
2	Ajax	10	6	3	1	+16	21
3	PSV Eindhoven	10	6	2	2	+15	20
4	Twente	10	6	2	2	+9	20
5	AZ Alkmaar	10	6	2	2	+8	20
6	Fortuna Sittard	10	5	3	2	0	18
7	Heerenveen	10	4	3	3	+5	15
8	Groningen	10	4	3	3	+3	15
9	GO Ahead Eagles	10	3	5	2	0	14
10	Cambuur	10	3	3	4	-3	12
11	Utrecht	10	3	3	4	-10	12
12	NEC Nijmegen	10	2	5	3	-1	11
13	Excelsior	10	3	2	5	-3	11
14	Sparta Rotterdam	10	2	3	5	-7	9
15	PEC Zwolle	10	2	2	6	-12	8
16	Telstar	10	1	3	6	-9	6
17	ADO Den Haag	10	1	3	6	-10	6
18	Willem II	10	0	2	8	-22	2

Overview

PEC Zwolle (16th, 4 pts) hosts Cambuur (14th, 5 pts) in a bottom-table clash. Zwolle concedes 2.86 goals per game this season, the joint worst defensively, with an xG against of 1.6. Cambuur also struggles defensively, conceding 2.71 pg with a 2.35 xG against. Both sides have underwhelming attacking returns: Zwolle 0.86 goals pg (xG 1.21) and Cambuur 1.43 goals pg (xG 1.12). Last season, Zwolle averaged 1.3 scored and 2.1 conceded per game, highlighting defensive issues persist.

Form & xG

Zwolle's recent form is poor: LLDLW with 1.21 xG for and 1.6 against per game, showing defensive frailty. Cambuur’s form is slightly better: DWDLL with 1.12 xG for but a leaky 2.35 xG against. Both teams have BTTS rates of 43% (Zwolle) and 71% (Cambuur), indicating Cambuur is more prone to conceding and scoring. Over 2.5 goals have occurred in 71% of Zwolle’s and 86% of Cambuur’s games, suggesting a high-scoring affair.

Team news & key players

Zwolle's Koen Kostons leads with 3 goals in 7 games, 1.66 shots and 0.9 on target per 90 mins. Defensively, Olivier Aertssen averages 3.69 tackles/90 but the team concedes heavily. Cambuur relies on R. El Arguioui (3 goals, 2.67 shots/90) and Ilyes Hamache (3 goals, 1.86 shots/90, 1.39 OT/90). Cambuur’s defense is vulnerable, with Iwan Henstra making 2.68 tackles/90 but conceding 2.71 goals pg.

Stats & betting angles

Both teams have low possession (Zwolle 40%, Cambuur 46.3%), indicating counter-attacking styles. Zwolle averages 4.1 corners per game, Cambuur 3.7. Disciplinary records show Cambuur with 1.83 yellows per game vs Zwolle’s 1.5, implying potential for set-piece opportunities. Head-to-head history shows recent high-scoring games like 4-3 and 3-1 results, reinforcing BTTS and over 2.5 goals potential.

Verdict

Expect a tight but open match with goals at both ends. Zwolle’s poor defense and Cambuur’s attacking key players suggest a 2-1 or 3-1 scoreline. The high over 2.5 goals percentages, Cambuur’s 71% BTTS rate, and historical head-to-head scorelines support BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 goals. Zwolle’s home advantage may edge them to a narrow win.

Martin Anderson

Human analyst

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Frequently Asked Questions

How has the recent form of PEC Zwolle and Cambuur affected their goal-scoring and defensive records?

PEC Zwolle's recent form is LLDLW with 0.86 goals scored and 2.86 conceded per game, showing defensive issues. Cambuur's form is DWDLL with 1.43 goals scored and 2.71 conceded. Despite Cambuur scoring more, both teams concede heavily, reflected in xG against of 1.6 (Zwolle) and 2.35 (Cambuur). This suggests both teams struggle to keep clean sheets.

What do the xG statistics tell us about the attacking efficiency of both teams?

Zwolle’s xG for is 1.21 but actual goals scored is 0.86, indicating underperformance in finishing. Cambuur’s xG for is 1.12 with 1.43 goals scored, showing slight overperformance. Both teams create similar shot volumes (Zwolle 10.6, Cambuur 11.7 per game), but Zwolle has lower possession (40%) compared to Cambuur (46.3%), possibly limiting chances.

Who are the key attacking players and what are their per-90 contributions?

For Zwolle, Koen Kostons leads with 3 goals in 7 games, 1.66 shots and 0.9 on target per 90 minutes. Cambuur’s attack is spearheaded by R. El Arguioui (3 goals, 2.67 shots/90, 0.83 OT/90) and Ilyes Hamache (3 goals, 1.86 shots/90, 1.39 OT/90). These players are critical for goal creation and finishing.

How vulnerable are both teams defensively, and what do their per-game conceded stats indicate?

Zwolle concedes 2.86 goals per game with an xG against of 1.6, showing they concede more than expected. Cambuur concedes 2.71 goals per game with 2.35 xG against, also leaky defensively. Both teams have only 14% clean sheets this season, indicating frequent defensive lapses and high chances for opponents to score.

Why is BTTS (both teams to score) likely in this fixture?

Cambuur has a BTTS rate of 71% this season, while Zwolle’s is 43%. Given both teams concede over 2.7 goals per game and have low clean sheet percentages (14%), plus past head-to-head matches with scores like 4-3 and 3-1, it’s very probable both sides will score.

What supports an Over 2.5 goals bet in this match?

Over 2.5 goals occurred in 71% of Zwolle’s and 86% of Cambuur’s games this season. Both teams concede heavily (2.86 and 2.71 goals per game) and have attacking players with good shot volumes (El Arguioui 2.67 shots/90, Kostons 1.66 shots/90). Past clashes featured high-scoring results like 4-3 and 3-4, supporting an Over 2.5 outcome.

How does the recent head-to-head record influence the expected match outcome?

Recent H2H show high-scoring games: 2022-07-22 PEC Zwolle 3-1 Cambuur, 2022-02-12 Cambuur 3-4 PEC Zwolle, 2021-07-24 PEC Zwolle 2-1 Cambuur. These results confirm both teams can score and concede multiple goals, supporting a close, open game with a narrow Zwolle win, likely 2-1.

Is there betting value in backing PEC Zwolle to win at home?

Zwolle’s last season baseline shows 9W in 34 games, and recent H2H favors them with wins like 3-1 and 4-3. Despite defensive issues, home advantage and their key striker Kostons (3 goals) provide value. Cambuur’s defensive fragility further supports a narrow Zwolle win, making a home win bet potentially profitable.