Groningen vs PEC Zwolle prediction & probabilities (2026-09-18)

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Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Cards

2026-09-18 · 19:00
Cards32.4%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 32.4%A moderate lean, nothing emphatic. Calibrated, not a tip.
32%

model probability

ConvictionModerate

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 32.4%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 54.4% for over 2.5 to 7.4% for over 5.5, with over 2.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 54.4%. Head to head on cards, PEC Zwolle are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 45.1%, with a level count at 24.4%. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.554.4%

Over 3.532.4%

Over 4.516.6%

Over 5.57.4%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 54.4% 45.6%
3.5 cards 32.4% 67.6%
4.5 cards 16.6% 83.4%
5.5 cards 7.4% 92.6%

Who picks up more cards

Groningen30.5%

Level24.4%

★ ModelPEC Zwolle45.1%

Team card lines

Groningen over 1.5

36.1%

Groningen over 2.5

13.8%

PEC Zwolle over 1.5

47.2%

PEC Zwolle over 2.5

21.9%

Card handicap

Groningen line Groningen PEC Zwolle
-1.5 13.1% 86.9%
-0.5 30.5% 69.5%
+0.5 54.9% 45.1%
+1.5 76.7% 23.3%

Red card

Any red card10.3%

Groningen red card5.1%

PEC Zwolle red card5.5%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 48.2% 51.8%
22.5 fouls 33.2% 66.8%
24.5 fouls 21.0% 79.0%

This season (2026/27)

1.0Groningen cards per game
8.5Groningen fouls per game

Card markets are softer and less efficiently priced than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Groningen vs PEC Zwolle. The model leans toward PEC Zwolle for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

32.4%Over 3.5 cards
10.3%Any red card
45.1%Most cards: PEC Zwolle
36.1%Groningen over 1.5 cards
47.2%PEC Zwolle over 1.5 cards
33.2%Over 22.5 fouls

For the team lines, Groningen over 1.5 cards sits at 36.1% and PEC Zwolle at 47.2%. A red card for either side is rated at 10.3% (Groningen 5.1%, PEC Zwolle 5.5%).

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 32.4% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 10.3%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianPEC Zwolle are the pick to collect more cards at 45.1%, bookings follow the side defending under pressure.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 2.5 cards: over sits at 54.4%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Groningen vs PEC Zwolle?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 32.4% for Groningen vs PEC Zwolle.

Will there be a red card in Groningen vs PEC Zwolle?
The model rates a red card for either side at 10.3%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Groningen vs PEC Zwolle?
The model rates PEC Zwolle to pick up more cards at 45.1%, with a level count at 24.4%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0223Calibration error
50,317Matches graded

In 7,318 matches we rated like this one (30–40%), Cards actually happened 40.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 18 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 71.5%✗ 62.4%✗ 62.6%✓ 68.8%✓ 60.0%✓ 71.6%✓ 66.2%✓ 61.5%✓ 62.7%✓ 55.1%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Betis vs Getafe2026-09-17Over 3.5 71.5%Miss
Malaga vs Villarreal2026-09-17Over 3.5 62.4%Miss
Ath Madrid vs Osasuna2026-09-16Over 3.5 62.6%Miss
La Coruna vs Sevilla2026-09-16Over 3.5 68.8%Hit
Barcelona vs Santander2026-09-16Over 3.5 60.0%Hit

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