Groningen vs PEC Zwolle prediction

THE FORECAST

Despite poor recent form (DDLLW), Groningen has a clear attacking advantage with an average of 2.0 goals for compared to PEC Zwolle's meager 1.0 per match, while Zwolle is also defensively vulnerable with 2.8 goals against. The extensive injury list at Groningen (eight players out) is concerning, but PEC Zwolle also has five absentees and relegation pressure as bottom-of-the-table makes their stability unpredictable. The weather conditions (cool, light wind) are neutral for both teams and pose no particular hindrance; match load plays hardly any role with six and five days rest respectively.