PEC Zwolle vs ADO Den Haag: Struggling Sides Look to Turn the Tide at MAC³PARK Stadion

PEC Zwolle vs ADO Den Haag - 11/01/2026

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As the Eredivisie season passes the first third, both PEC Zwolle and ADO Den Haag find themselves in need of points and positive momentum. Both teams sit near the bottom of the table, separated by just two places and only a single point, underscoring how much is at stake as they clash at MAC³PARK Stadion on November 1st, 2026.

PEC Zwolle enter this round 15th in the standings with 8 points from 10 games. Their campaign has been defined by defensive frailty, shipping 23 goals at a clip of 2.3 per match. Offensively, their 1.1 goals per game show just enough firepower, but it’s often undone by the number conceded.

For ADO Den Haag, the early season has been equally taxing. Sitting 17th on just 6 points, they’ve mirrored Zwolle’s defensive struggles with 23 goals allowed, yet have found the net just slightly more often, scoring 1.3 per game. Both teams’ negative goal differences indicate just how crucial this matchup will be for changing their early trajectory.

Looking at their home and away dynamics, PEC Zwolle’s last 3 at MAC³PARK result in a mixed bag: a single win and two losses, conceding an average of 3 goals per outing. Their shooting numbers at home are respectable, generating about 13 total attempts and 6 on goal per match, but with only a 41.7% average possession, control has eluded them against visiting sides.

ADO Den Haag have not travelled well recently, with a concerning trend of 86% winless in their last 7 away matches. Their last 10 away games show a split between wins and losses, but the current run (7 without a win) underscores difficulties on the road. Offensively, their away attack averages 1.5 goals per game, but defensive lapses, shown in their 2 goals conceded per match, are hard to ignore.

When considering recent head-to-head results at Zwolle, Den Haag have been the happier of the two, taking 2 out of the last 3 at this venue. This track record will offer some confidence for Robin Peter and his team, but the margins have often been tight and mistakes costly.

Reviewing the last six matches for both sides, Zwolle hold a concerning 83% winless rate (5 of 6). They’ve shown lapses particularly late in matches, with recent examples like the Utrecht draw, where they conceded a 91st-minute equalizer. In their recent home fixtures, a 4-1 win over Go Ahead Eagles remains a rare highlight, but otherwise, home form has lagged.

ADO Den Haag enjoy only slightly better recent fortunes, also with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 defeats in their last six. Their most complete performances have come at home, including a notable victory over PSV. Away, however, the inability to secure maximum points remains a persistent problem.

The attacking output for both sides in recent matches is comparable, but Zwolle’s 42.83% possession average over their last six suggests they may again play for quick transitions, attempting to make the most of limited time on the ball. Den Haag’s 49.5% possession and slightly more balanced passing game could grant them longer stretches in control, particularly in midfield.

Sidelined players may have an impact on the available lineups. PEC Zwolle will be without Gabriël Reiziger (foot injury) and Sherel Floranus (hamstring), both of whom have featured regularly in the squad. For Den Haag, absences include Jesse Bal, Luka Reischl, and Donát Bárány. Lineup management will need to be sharp with both teams short on depth.

PEC Zwolle (probable 4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Jasper Schendelaar

Defenders: Olivier Aertssen, Nick Viergever, Simon Graves, Damian van der Haar

Midfielders: Tobias Sommer, Dylan Mbayo, Thijs Oosting, Ryan Thomas, Gilles van der Wal

Attackers: Sydney van Hooijdonk

ADO Den Haag (probable 4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Kilian Nikièma

Defenders: Pascal Mulder, Matteo Waem, Jonas Jensen-Abbew, Milan Hokke

Midfielders: Jalen Hawkins, Álex Pozo, Juho Kilo, Matěj Šín

Attackers: Yannick Ferreira Eduardo, Evan Rottier

In terms of prediction, the data points to a closely contested draw (37% probability), likely with goals at both ends. Both managers will know that their teams have to tighten up defensively, but with each side’s struggles in keeping clean sheets, a scoreline around the 2-2 mark is within reason. The urgency for improvement is high, and with recent patterns in mind, neither side appears in strong enough form to claim all the points outright.

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