PEC Zwolle are heading into this match in poor form, having lost four of their last five games. They have just one win in that run, and they have been conceding a lot of goals, including a heavy 6-1 defeat. Excelsior, on the other hand, are in much better shape. They have won two of their last five matches, drawn twice, and lost only once, showing they are tough to beat.

The recent meetings between these two sides have been close and full of goals. The last four games all ended with at least three goals, and three of those were decided by a single goal. Given PEC Zwolle's struggles and Excelsior's solid recent form, this match looks like it will be an open, high-scoring affair where Excelsior are the stronger team and likely to win.