21 December 2021 at 17:45
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Vitesse
Away Record: PEC Zwolle
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Vitesse defeated PEC Zwolle 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by L. Openda 47′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Vitesse had 49% possession while PEC Zwolle held 51%. Vitesse had 14 shots (5 on target) compared to 15 (7 on target) for PEC Zwolle. Vitesse made 3 substitutions, PEC Zwolle made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Mustafa Saymak 45′).
Match Events
Key match events between Vitesse and PEC Zwolle — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: N. Frederiksen
Match Statistics
Vitesse had 49% possession against PEC Zwolle's 51%. Vitesse registered 14 shots (5 on target) while PEC Zwolle managed 15 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 2–7. Fouls committed: 15–15.
Lineups
Vitesse lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under T. Letsch, while PEC Zwolle deployed a 3-5-2 under D. Schreuder.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Vitesse is —, compared to 6.50 for PEC Zwolle. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Vitesse's highest-rated starter is —, while PEC Zwolle's best-rated player is E. Reijnders (6.50).
Defensive Solidity
Vitesse deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against PEC Zwolle's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Vitesse field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus PEC Zwolle's 5 rated 6.50. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Vitesse start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for PEC Zwolle averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Vitesse and 40% for PEC Zwolle. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Vitesse's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while PEC Zwolle average 25.0 (youngest: E. Reijnders (25), oldest: E. Reijnders (25)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Vitesse's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 2 for PEC Zwolle. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: T. Letsch
Substitutes
Coach: D. Schreuder
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Vitesse have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. PEC Zwolle show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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PEC Zwolle
Vitesse vs PEC Zwolle Head to Head Results
Vitesse and PEC Zwolle have met 23 times — Vitesse won 14, PEC Zwolle won 5, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Vitesse leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 67 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.91 per match (43 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (70%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2020.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (23)
API data: 15 Mar 2026